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The Hulligans!! So happy to find the cache

So today we ventured out with Maren and Nole to see if we could find a geocache that seemed very close to Gran and Grampia’s house. It was a walking adventure… using all the back paths I used to take when I was a kid.…

Peterborough Gang Geocaching

August 11, 2014

More Flowers from the Lupine

June 10, 2014

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The first Clematis flower of the season is in bloom!

The First Clematis Flower of the Year

June 10, 2014

Sophie and Bentley are the best of friends. So together they wait for their momma taking turns at the window.

Just ‘spending time’ waiting for Gran to come home

March 11, 2014

I caught Tanit creating herself a story with the Puppet Pals App on her iPad. She took a picture of “Flower”, her talking Monkey, and added her as a character!

Tanit Creates a Puppet Pals Story

January 17, 2014

Learning a new app is awesome but playing with an app that has been revised and newly upgraded can be even better. Puppet Pals has added features where you can use your own head… With a cut for your mouth so you as a puppet…

Puppet Pals Fun

January 11, 2014

Tanit, you’re such a big girl – and you’re very brave! Just before Christmas (on Dec. 23rd, 2013), while we were shopping in the mall, we decided that you could have your ears pierced if you wanted. You had been talking about it for such…

Tanit Gets Her Ears Pierced

January 4, 2014

Molly Lou has been with us for such a short time and she feels like such a major part of the family. It’s pretty cool to see here hanging out with us here.

Molly Lou’s Family Photo

January 3, 2014

Every now and then I like to try out new things here on the family blog. Here I am testing new players for the ‘Press Play’ podcast category.

Trying Out New Audio Players

December 31, 2013

Well, our router finally died. It didn’t owe us anything – I think we got about 4 years out of it. I went out and picked up the one I’ve been eyeing for awhile. The Asus Dark Knight! It’s beautiful. Let’s hope it’s as awesome…

Hooking Up the Dark Knight Router

December 28, 2013

Tanit and Santa 2013

December 27, 2013

Medea and Santa 2013

December 27, 2013

Merry Christmas from Momma, Jelly, and Tito

December 26, 2013

Medea drew a lovely picture for Santa to add with her letter this year.

A Lovely Elf for Santa

December 22, 2013

Tanit and I sat down to write a letter to Santa. It’s very close to Christmas but there is lots of time to get this letter to Santa’s elves and workshop. Tanit wants a lot of things… And she’s been a bit naughty this year… We will have to see what Santa will bring her….

Tanit’s Santa Letter

December 22, 2013

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The ladies visit with Santa in Burlington at Mapleview in Burlington, ON.

Visiting Santa at Mapleview Mall in Burlington

December 21, 2013

Molly Lou Mellon is Very Naughty

December 17, 2013

Roobert Snug as a Bug

December 15, 2013

This explains Tanit’s peanut butter crown which is known as her Thanksgiving crown. She is thankful for her family, her dogs and the cat.

Tanit’s Peanut Butter Crown Of Thanks

October 7, 2013

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This is Tanit’s recounting of her first day of school and activities that she did as we walk towards Gymmies which is only two minutes away.

Tanit Recounts The First Day Of School Activities

September 8, 2013

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Tanit tackles the Dragon Coaster at Bayfest in Port Rowan, ON.

Tanit Rides the Coasters!

August 31, 2013

Medea shouts in triumph as we make it to the bottom of the “root ladder” on our way to the base of DeCew Falls in St. Catharines, ON.

Medea Triumphant

August 21, 2013

Hiking the Trails at Beamer Falls Conservation Area

The ladies munch on some (sour) wild apples as we hike the trail at Beamer Falls Conservation Area in Grimsby, ON.

Hiking at Beamer Falls Conservation Area

August 21, 2013

Garter Snake at Beamer Falls Conservation Area

We came across this little guy while hiking the trails at Beamer Falls Conservation Area in Grimsby, ON.

A Snake Friend On Our Path

August 21, 2013

A fuzzy little Milkweed Tussock Moth Caterpillar that we discovered during our walk along the Chedoke Radial Trail off of Scenic Drive in Ancaster. After chrysalis, the adult Milkweed Tussock Moth will look something like this…

Milkweed Tussock Moth Caterpillar

August 11, 2013

Conquering waterfalls one bite at a time!

Sandwich Annihiliation

July 20, 2013

Here is a great shot of Tanit and Everleigh splashing around at Sienna’s party in Dundas at the driving park. Friends from Ancaster Montessori.

Tanit and Everleigh Splashing Around

July 12, 2013

Here are two of the photos Maria Kanellis signed for Medea and I at WrestleReunion 2012 in Toronto.

Maria Autographs at WrestleReunion

July 11, 2013

http://phoenixfamily.learninghood.ca/files/2013/10/Here-Comes-The-weekend.m4a Tanit sings “Here Comes the Weekend” by P!nk.

Here Comes the Weekend

July 11, 2013

A great shot of Toby snuggled in on Momma’s lap! Such a cute little man!

Snuggly Toby

June 3, 2013

I just found this great photo of Spotty all cozied in on the couch. Such a sweet little man!!

Spotty Cozies In

June 3, 2013

http://phoenixfamily.learninghood.ca/files/2013/10/Tanits-Parts-Of-An-Ant.m4a Tanit talks about a project she did today in school – “Parts of an Ant”. Medea chimes in here and there, too 🙂 It wasn’t easy for Momma to get this recording either… http://phoenixfamily.learninghood.ca/files/2013/10/Im-Not-Micro-Managing-It.m4a

Tanit’s Parts of an Ant

May 24, 2013

So here I am at a conference…. I am missing my girls and will miss a snuggle from Daddy tonight… but the view is delightful and the weather is hot. and my room…

Niagara Falls

May 6, 2013

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An update on Pippin (JayBird)…. Hi Jennifer, Just to let you know, Pippin has been enrolled in Puppy Training, he has been neutered( recovered with no problems) and just recently got a trim around his face. I hope to enrolled him in Agility training in…

Pippin (JayBird) Update

April 28, 2013

A sweet message from the Girlies!

Are Dad Rocks!

April 27, 2013

http://phoenixfamily.learninghood.ca/files/2013/03/The-Gruffalo-As-Read-By-Tanit.m4a Tonight Tanit decided to read me her favourite book as of late… The Gruffalo (By Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler)! This read is so sweet – it captures it just right.

The Gruffalo As Read By Tanit

March 2, 2013

This is a great shot of little Puppio all snuggled in the blankets on the couch. Such a cutie!

Puppio Snuggled In

December 29, 2012

From February 12th, 2012 Things that make you happy as a parent. I love ms6 – she rocks my world! Check it out – a love note! pic.twitter.com/cVu0yPjn — Jennifer Faulkner (@learninghood) February 12, 2012

A Love Note

December 14, 2012

Best Friends

November 30, 2012

Media and Julia hanging out during a class trip to Taquanyah Nature Centre – West of Cayuga.

Best Friends – Medea and Julia

November 20, 2012

I managed to catch this cute shot of Jellybean hanging out with Tanit. At first, it looks like he is laying there spending time watching Tanit play her game. In reality, however, he is waiting patiently staring at Tanit’s pumpkin – waiting for the perfect…

Jellybean Hanging with Tanit

October 8, 2012

Our life is ruled by four-legged friends!

September 24, 2012

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http://phoenixfamily.learninghood.ca/files/2013/07/Tanit-on-way-to-school.mp3 Today, Tanit told me about her favourite movie, “The Cat in the Hat”, as well as chatting me up on a variety of other topics.

Tanit on the Way to School

September 24, 2012

This is a great shot of the Girlies as they hang out with Gran and Grampia in Peterborough.

The Girlies in Peterborough

September 17, 2012

http://phoenixfamily.learninghood.ca/files/2013/07/Tanit-After-School.mp3 Today was Tanit’s first day at school – and a special day it was. Here is a conversation I had with Tanit as I was picking her up! We talked about her day, her lunch, and a big shovel!

Such a Big Girl – Tanit’s First Day at School

September 10, 2012

http://phoenixfamily.learninghood.ca/files/2013/07/Im-a-Big-Girl-and-I-Dont-Know.mp3 It’s Tanit’s First Day at School and she is very excited. Here is a little recording of our conversation during the drive. One thing is for certain – she is a big BIG girl!

“I’m a Big Girl and I Don’t Know”

September 10, 2012

http://phoenixfamily.learninghood.ca/files/2013/07/Im-Not-Gonna-Sing-That-Song.mp3 Just leaving town on our way to drop Tanit off at her first day of school. There are some nuggets in this one! That’s why I’m not gonna sing that song…cuz it’s naughty Tanit is certainly pumped to be going to school – definitely…

“That’s Why I’m Not Gonna Sing That Song….”

September 10, 2012

Sophie is more of a scuff muffin now than when she left the Caledonia brude. She is calmer now, loves her home with her playmate Bentley and Gran and Grampia and still loves to snuggle.