Hey Gang,

After the devastation in Haiti it really got me thinking one how fortunate I am that my parents brought us to Canada.  How blessed my children are to be living in such a wonderful country, even with the cold winters! *wink*.  For any of you that dont know Im running a raffle to help raise money for the people in Haiti you can find more info here.  I want to thank everyone for the amazing response we have received so far, please keep it coming and tell all your family and friends. 

Some of you may be thinking how far can my $20 go?  We'll I'll match that $20 then our government will match that therefore your $20 is not worth $80, to put it into perspective were talking about almost 4 months salary for a Haitian worker.  For all of you that have donated elsewhere thats fantastic, they truly need our help.   For anyone else wanting to know what more than can do or for some of you still on the fence here's a Video to show you how far your $20 (a night at the movies) can go.

Hey Gang,

Just having more fun with the new addition to our camera family!  So Ive been getting a ton of emails wondering whats so special about the leica?  Is it easier to use? does it take better photos? is it for everyone?  Well let me answer NO, NO and YESSSSS.  Its not your standard point in shoot camera nor your advance auto everything SLR.  Its a camera that really makes you slow down and think about the shot which is great for a happy-finger-trigger-shooter like myself! *LOL*.  The thing I love MOST about the camera is that I have it with me all the time.  Here are some shots from this past weekend while Lez was away with the girls Purse shopping.  I have to say that I have quite the collection of "man-purses" (camera bags) myself so I can definitely appreciate it! *wink*

We met up with my brother and his family for lunch and I caught Melissa and Kennedy rocking out.  Melissa was so impressed that Kennedy knew all the lyrics to "Will you be my girl" *lol*

Even though Ive been on a diet...oops I mean life-style change *wink* you have to treat yourself every once in a while! So I took the kids to a new pastry place that I was dying to check out Nova Era located on King Street in Kitchener near the Farmers Market.  SOOOOO GOOOD!!

And just like usual Kennedy gets knocked out with a full stomach just like her dad! *wink*

Hey Gang,

Yesterday on my FB I mentioned that I was in the mood to cook and particularly in the mood for seafood jambalaya.  I found a recipe on the internet and started my journey.  You have to understand Lez is the cook in the family and I'm the official "Taster" and dishwasher! *lol*.  This time I thought I would throw my hat in the ring, the true test though was with the kids, I'm proud to say that Kennedy finished her bowl and Gabe ate most of it! *lol*.   This was a pretty significant event, one that needed recording.  I thought I would try my hand at food photography, its alot tougher than I imagined.  The good news is that the dished turned out great, the bad news is the photography didn't.  Maybe I have a future in the culinary arts? *wink* 

Is it just me or does Franks make the best Hot Sauce! 

Of course you cant forget the seafood!

Dont worry the cat is not part of the recipe! *LOL*  Bella had this look on her face that said "Both you and I know you dont belong here." 

And the final product!

Hey Gang,

I know for some of you its been a long week already and you still have Friday to go.  Here's a little pick me up Thursday to help you along the way. 

I was preparing dinner last night when I noticed the kids sitting on the couch together laughing their heads off!  At that moment I really took it in and thought to myself how lucky Lez and I are to have such great kids.  I moment later the laughing stopped and all I could hear was "Kennedy get off me!"  "No you get off me!" *LOL*.  After I broke them up I asked them what was so funny? They showed me a video they were watching, and we all started laughing.