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My soul needed this! The past 3 months have been tough. I wanted a challenge but I can honestly say, I never expected something to this scale. I’ve cried, yelled, and pulled way too many all nighters...All along the way these kids have been my rock! With Nate gone, it’s their faces, jokes, cuddles, and love that gets me through it all...They’ve worked beside me, watched me pitch, and they haul ass laughing when I’m running late for a meeting! Honestly, I feel so lucky that they remain completely unshaken as my life has turned upside down! We missed the Santa parade in Banff this year but we still squeezed in 2 nights of hot tubbing and hikes! During our annual lakeside pic, 100+ elk cruised by, and it was amazing to watch. Seems like I’m right where I need to be ❤️

I promised my son a birthday party and it’s still TBD (almost a month later). He has it all planned and can’t wait to see his friends. I promised him a cake and every week he tells me how excited he is. Things have been so busy that other than buying 2 packs of balloons, I’ve done NOTHING! And now it’s November 🤦🏽‍♀️ Mom guilt is setting in hard. I see the birthday posts of other kids, the perfectly planned parties...even when the day comes, we’re just going to hit the bike park and eat cupcakes 🤷🏽‍♀️ Soo...at my rate, how faux pas is it to have a half year celebration instead?!? Like 4.5yrs deserves a party right? #momfail

I wish I knew this moment was coming 2 years ago. Knowing that I would be celebrating on a mountain top, laughing, feeling good in my body, and surrounded by inspiring women would have made a world of difference when I was feeling at my worst - lonely, sleep deprived, and yearning for adventure. It was impossible to see or even imagine all the greatness that was yet to come. I wish I could have told myself to trust the process and that I would eventually find myself within a community of outdoor women who would push me to try new things and more importantly become some of my most valued friends. I’ve had some fun trips along the way but the best part are the ladies in my life who keep me laughing and grounded! You’re stuck with me now and I know the next 2 years are only going to keep getting better with adventures, crazy convos, and a little wine mixed in too 🤪💃🏽 #keepemcoming

I give my kids a lot of bum spanks (in the endearing sortta way!)...tonight V’s bum was hanging out of her pants and she was shaking it and laughing. I told Maximo “Spank that little bum for me”. Well, I forgot how literal the kid is and he full on connects and V stares at me in a state of shock. I tell him “Buddy! I meant a baby bum spank!” And he says back to “Mom. I did spank the baby’s bum!!!” 🤦🏽‍♀️ At least it turned out better than the time I asked him to “throw the avocados up there” at the grocery store checkout...poor guy never saw them coming...

My heart is full and my cheeks are sore! Both sets 😂 How did these kids get such wild personalities?! They tell jokes, they tease, they teach me new dance moves, and they definitely make me pay for it when I tell them the lake is 50m away and it turns into hour long uphill shoulder rides. I tell ya, my butt has never been so sore!!! 🍑 Thanks for keeping me honest kids. #honestyispolicy #worthit

Where are all my fellow picture perfect ladies at because this pressed lip, tongue sticker-outer needs some photog tips! 🤪 Actually, I’m ok with it because this year my goal was to make my life REAL! Real full with new friendships, adventure, and personal growth. And let me tell you, it’s been the real deal 🙊. I’ve had so many days where I wake up and think to myself “I can’t believe this is my new job!” but I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t filled with second guesses, sleepless nights, and long days. Shifting into the tech and cannabis space has been a humbling experience of making mistakes, feeling like an outsider, and pushing myself to grow. But with it comes celebration and today I’m celebrating being 1 of 10 companies selected for the YYC Tech Accelerator program working with mentors in Silicon Valley and across NA. 🥂So here’s to being real and recognizing that it ain’t always pretty! ...Plus I’ve got 2 more SUP races this season to dial in my sexy face... #bringingsexyback

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