This Holiday Season is full of emotion. I can't seem to express all of this in words so I decided to try capturing it with my camera. This is pre-Christmas 2008 through my eyes: Gramma's knitting class. What a patient woman! So much excitement means sleepy, sleepy "girls". Sunrise after snow. The snow. Oh! The snow! Crazy English Men jumping off high places. Crazy English Man throwing snow at his pregnant wife (note to self: never, ever throw snowball at Crazy English Man). Smiling faces. Smiling toothless faces. Smiling sunny faces. Tobagganing fun! Wrapping surprises. Love. Always. Peace. Happy Holidays.... More »

This is a conversation my daughter is currently having while playing with her friend:Friend: OK, I'm going to be 16. My name is Lily and I'm older and taller.Daughter: No. I'll be older but also smarter. You can be taller. My name's Ella.Friend: No! I want to be smarter! You can be smaller and older then.Daughter: No!! I said I was smarter! You can't be! You can be smaller and older or taller and younger. But I AM smarter.Friend: How about we're both smart. Then you can be smaller but older?Daughter: No way! I'm smarter. You just be whatever else... More »

I know I have said this before but other people's words can often express how I feel better than my own. For all of my girl friends both virtual and real these words by Kelly Corrigan are for you from me (sort of):... More »

One of the most interesting things about my recent trip to Chicago and McDonald's headquarters was getting a chance to meet the people behind the scenes. You may not know this but my very first job was at McD's and I still value my experience there. I learned about hard work, process, team work and discipline. Just like those days at the front lines the people I met amazed me with their dedication and commitment to the McDonald's brand, its legacy and vision for the future. So, I wanted to introduce you to a few of the people I met.... More »

Remember a few weeks ago I told you that I was going to be one of the editors for the new Dove.ca site? Well the site is up and article number two has been posted. I should be thrilled, right? And in some ways I am. It is an honour to represent a brand that you really believe in and have your opinion and perspective valued. But in this case it has also been incredibly humbling. I have had to come to terms with the fact that I am simply not a writer. I guess having a degree in English... More »

This year will be the first Christmas in ages that my whole family will be together. I mean since before we had kids. Those were the days when we all lived in one place but now we are scattered far and wide so it becomes way more difficult to get everyone together. When I was a child we would have HUGE Christmas celebrations with dozens of cousins and family members. Those are some of my fondest memories and I am so excited to have my kids share in that too. We have plans to cut down a Christmas tree from... More »