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    • This past weekend and the next few weekends are honestly some of the craziest in our schedule all year! With 5 competitions in a row, 3 hockey tournaments and playoffs starting, it really will be non stop and we’ll be dividing and conquering, a LOT. I won’t tell you it’s easy doing this, because in all honesty, I may have almost broken down at the rink the other day, feeling overwhelmed and on my own (even though I had 3 kids with me), and therefore may have wanted to check out. But this weekend wasn’t about me, it was about all that hard work and dedication that these kids have put in. It’s about the 8+ hours a week spent at the rink working either with her team on their program or her solo. It was about seeing all that hard work and dedication put forth on the ice, the non stop smiling and the fun that was had off the ice. The bonds that have been made with teammates and now friends. It was worth it!! 💕 Bring on next weekend 🙌🏼 . . . #alltherinksallthetime #figureskating #synchronizedskating #synchro #figureskatingmom #rinklife #hockeymom #winterfest #penguinsoftheworldunite @skateontario @skatemariposa #reallife #hardworkpaysoffs
    • One of the things I didn’t like about last year was the fact that I felt like I quit reading about half way through (coincidentally, it happened right after we took the roof off the house). And I’ve struggled to find books that I’ve been really wanting to dig into. I’ve been leaning towards YA fantasy books but also felt like I needed an adult fiction too, to truly get back into it. I picked up Postscript when I went in to exchange a book (that I had two copies of)... it’s not a book I really had on my radar until recently. I had no idea it was releasing and it felt like a happy coincidence. This book was sweet, and a great sequel, with a story that was separate but referred to the original. You could read it as a stand-alone if you haven’t read P.S. I Love You. I gave it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ There were a few things that I didn’t like about the book, but the emotions it brought out more then made up for it. I swear I bawled a handful of times 😭😭 in a handful of different spots in the book. I’m definitely glad I found this book and would definitely recommend it. I think it would possibly make a great bookclub book as well (ironically that’s how I found the book, looking for pick for our upcoming year). . . #bookstagram #books #bookworm #ilovereading #lovereading #alwaysreading #bibliophile #postscript #psiloveyou #bookreview #reading #readingisfundamental #readingislife #📚 #📖
    • Some great opportunities have come to Caleb thanks to his passion for hockey! Take today for example, his team was able to play an exhibition game against one of two visiting Finnish teams, Jokerit White, that are here to play in the local AA tournament. Not only was he excited to play against these players but they held their own considering they’re here to play in a division higher then them 🙌🏼 I’m sure this will be one of his highlights this season! @bmhacolts @jokerit08 #alltherinksallthetime #hockey #hockeylife #goalie #goaliesaves #internationalhockey #makingmemories #hockeymom #🏒 #goalielife
    • Closing out the year with my 2019 #bestnine 🙌🏼 Honestly I’m not too sure what I would have done if the roof demo hadn’t made it on there, it was definitely the highlight of the year 💕 I’m also glad to see some makes made it too, since I don’t feel like I made all that much this year 🙈 Can’t wait to see what next year brings! . . . #makingmemories #makingmemories❤️ #bestnine2019 #handmadewardrobe #slowfashion #sewing #siblings #knitting #projectsewit #omha #hockey #houserenovation #construction
    • With such a big project, you might be wondering where one would start. Today I'm sharing a quick post discussing exactly that and what work is included in what phase of our renovation. I get that we’re pretty deep into phase 1 already, so it’s interesting to read back through some of what we wanted to accomplish. Direct link in profile. #renovation #OCNrenovates #house #houserenovation #homerenovation #houseremodel #remodel #building #construction
    • And sometimes... you have a project that never goes quite right 🙈 I had a plan for this panel and wanted to make it into the cutest pjs with egg fabric for the bottom. . I squeezed out enough fabric for two bottom pieces, only to notice I cut out two left legs 🤦🏻‍♀️ . Then my white c/l didn’t quite match the panel’s white 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ . I also lost/misplaced my neckband 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ . And finally, I sewed the cuff on the other sleeve inside out 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ . I swear I will somehow persevere and finish these pjs and darn it they will be the best darn breakfast pjs ever! I mean, look at that hem 😍 All this to say, if you’re having a bad sewing day, I promise you it will get better!!!! And you can bet I’m sending hugs your way too 😘😘 . . . #sewing #isew #sewistsofinstagram #sewcialists #handmade #handmadewardrobe #makersgonnamake #makersmovement #makersofinstagram #sewsewsew #sew #sewingproject #whimsybabycustoms #spoonflower @whimsybabycustoms @spoonflower
    • I’ve finally finished AND photographed a knitting project! I actually finished this a little while ago but got around to putting a pompom on it last month. And ever since I put it in our hat bin, the girls have been fighting over it to wear it! Guess I’m out of luck since it was supposed to be mine 🙈 There’s more details on the blog today, direct link in profile 😘 #knitting #tamitikhat #veryshannon @soveryshannon #knittersofinstagram #iknit #knitstagram #handmade #handmadewardrobe #ourmakerlife #makersgonnamake #makersmovement
    • Another tournament weekend down! 🙌🏼 Phew, it’s been so busy around here, especially with two tournaments one right after the other. But damn this team has been putting all the effort in and they’ve managed to snag another ‘gold’ medal and qualified for Silver Stick International in January. So proud of this guy and his love for the game continues to amaze me! 🥅🏒🐴🥇 . . . #alltherinksallthetime #hockey #hockeylife #goalie #goaliesaves #goaliemom #hockeymom #makingmemories #silverstick #silverstickchamps #winterisourfavourite #warriorgoalie

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