Another year has passed us by and already it is Christmas.
Even though 2020 was one for the books (and not in a good way), we still made it through. I feel as if next year can only be better in every way. More happy, more healthy, more lighthearted, more fun. Let’s hope that it is!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you!!
Best wishes,
Emory, Geoffrey, Remy & Wilder
Posted by Hello, Scarlett Blog on 12/21/2020
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“There is no role in life that is more essential than that of motherhood.”
Elder M. Russell Ballard
“A mother understands what a child does not say.”
Jewish proverb
“The art of mothering is to teach the art of living to children.”
Elaine Heffner
“When you look at your mother, you are looking at the purest love you will ever know.”
Mitch Albom
Once again, I had a hard time just picking one quote. So many of them spoke to me! What is your favourite quote about motherhood?
This is my fourth Mother’s Day. Here we are, in our element. Safe and at home on our prairie acreage. Warm spring days. Remy and Wilder stealing the show. Me trying to keep up with them both.
Happy Mother’s Day to every mama out there. Whether or not you get to squeeze your children on Sunday, I hope that you can make the most of your day. You give your children the world, and so you deserve the world in return.
Emory
Posted by Hello, Scarlett Blog on 05/04/2020
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It has been a long winter here in Saskatchewan, and as of last week the wind was still blowing and the snow was still coming down. Part of me feels as if there is no end in sight to these cold months, but then the sun comes out and I see the geese returning and I am reminded that it is spring after all.
I wanted to include a quote within this post in order to remind myself (and any others that might need it) that warmer days are near. However, I ended up coming across so many wonderful ones that I couldn’t help but include them all!
I wish nothing but hopefulness and sunshine and rejuvenation for you during this season. Happy Easter from our little prairie family to you!!
“No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.”
Hal Borland
“The reappearance of the light is the same as the survival of the soul.”
Victor Hugo
“Spring adds new life and new joy to all that is.”
Jessica Harrelson
“April hath put a spirit of youth in everything.”
William Shakespeare
“Spring shows what God can do with a drab and dirty world.”
Virgil A. Kraft
“You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep spring from coming.”
Pablo Neruda
“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.”
Audrey Hepburn
“Where flowers bloom, so does hope.”
Lady Bird Johnson
“That is one good thing about this world … there are always sure to be more springs.”
L.M. Montgomery
Emory
Posted by Hello, Scarlett Blog on 04/13/2020
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With the New Year being just around the corner, I wanted to wish you all a happy 2020!
I don’t remember being particularly excited about the new year growing up. However, ever since having children, I consider it to be almost a magical time in our lives. It’s a symbol of new beginnings, of promise, and of what is to come. Over the last few years, I also consider it a time to start over and to become a better wife, mother, and person in general.
This year we have made three big resolutions to work on as a family rather than going it alone. With the busyness of our everyday lives, I feel like we sometimes are letting the temporary chaos get to us and we aren’t always putting our best foot forward. I want my children to grow up in the happiest and most loving household that I can give them.
Over this last year I have come to the harsh realization that just because people are part of your family, it doesn’t mean that they will love or even like you. Your parents, former stepparents, or whoever might fight tooth and nail to not be part of your life, and no amount of invites or tears or even showing up on their doorstep will make them be present or even care. Sometimes you will hear firsthand that they hate you, which is what you might need to finally move on. I’ve been told that it is just better to cut those hateful people out of your life- even if it hurts and it is the last thing that you wish to do. But making yourself happy is key to living a happier life, for yourself and your family.
This year we are all about love. We will surround ourselves with those family members who want to be in our lives and embrace them with open arms. This is Geoffrey and I making a conscious effort to become even better parents and better spouses. Our children will never question their worth or our love for them. Never. That’s the best gift that I can think to give them. (I also firmly believe that if we better ourselves then we are bettering the world!)
That said, we also have less emotional and more physical things that we are looking forward to this year. Remy and Wilder are getting a new bedroom in January, we are getting a new kitchen in March/April, and my brother and his family are moving back to BC! That means we can still go and visit them, my dad, and stepmom every summer. I am looking forward to this new tradition.
Do you have any resolutions? Did you accomplish what you wanted to over this last year? What lessons did you learn? I would love to hear your thoughts below.
Have a safe and fun New Years Eve and see you all next year!
Emory
Posted by Hello, Scarlett Blog on 12/30/2019
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Merry Christmas all!! Even though these are traditionally my shorter posts, I love that after six years, I am still here to wish everyone a happy holiday! It’s an honour to still be writing my blog and hearing from those who are kind enough to comment.
We were able to go on a few outings this holiday season. The first one that we took Remy and Wilder to was called Glow.
Glow is an indoor light festival located at Prairieland Park. This was its first year in Saskatoon, and I’m guessing will have many more to come. It featured light gardens, a treasure hunt, food, playground, Santa Claus, live entertainment, and over one million lights!
A little more on the expensive side, it was still worth going at least once.
Next, we were able to go to the Enchanted Forest at the Forestry Farm.
This drive-thru holiday light tour is in its 21st year and has over 80,000 visitors per year. Every year features one new display.
Visiting the Enchanted Forest is something that Geoffrey and I have done every year since dating! Remy enjoys it immensely, but Wilder is still too young to understand what is going on. This was her fourth time going, and his second (we took him last year when he was two weeks old). She has already asked to go back again, so I think that we will go once more before they take it down in January.
Finally, we visited the walking light display at Pike Lake Provincial Park on Saturday. It was our first time going and it was just so much fun! The weather was somewhat warm and the displays, although not many, were very well done. You could also go ice skating, play crokicurl, gather around the bonfire, and have hot dogs and hot chocolate afterwards. Too cute.
Our family seems to change with nearly every Christmas picture. From a beardless husband and two dogs and a cat in 2013, to hair extensions and masks in 2014, a first pregnancy in 2015, our first baby in 2016, a second pregnancy and miscarriage in 2017, and finally, another new baby in 2018. Life has certainly been exciting over these last few years! I only hope that we will continue to love, learn, and grow in the New Year. You as well!
Happy holidays, and enjoy your time with friends and family!!
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Emory, Geoffrey, Remy & Wilder
Posted by Hello, Scarlett Blog on 12/23/2019
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