We’ve been waiting since Christmas to take this trip. This year we surprised everyone with tickets to see a Toronto Raptors game over March Break. This may just become new tradition. We haven’t really done anything big for March break before, but this ended up being a great vacation. We debated for a short bitContinue reading “Toronto March break vacation”
Author Archives: Sandy McFadden
When you find something you like, buy two
That at least seems to be what some hotel and Airbnb decorators think. On our summer vacation in 2015 we stayed in a shifty hotel just outside of New York. I found it funny to find two pictures the exact same beside each other. We arrived at our Airbnb last night, everything is really niceContinue reading “When you find something you like, buy two”
That proud teary eyed feeling
Tonight I was digging through Noah’s backpack looking for his homework book that goes back and forth between school. It wasn’t there, but I found a little piece of paper buried underneath his snow pants. Apparently a few weeks ago as part of a smaller group of the class they did an exercise where theyContinue reading “That proud teary eyed feeling”
Snow day repair
We had another snow day today. It started out snow and then switched over to freezing rain. Thankfully we didn’t have to go anywhere for work and with school canceled it was later in the day before I went out to shovel. By the time I got out there the snow was pretty heavy andContinue reading “Snow day repair”
Nick De Palma is a class act
Tonight was the final home game for the Acadia Axewomen and Axemen. These student athletes are such great role models. They have come to help run practices, run camps, and really help foster his love for basketball. Tonight was a bit of a sad night as this was the last home game that Noah’s favouriteContinue reading “Nick De Palma is a class act”
Ode to coffee
For Christmas this year I got a combination of presents that are my most favourite ever I think. It is a new espresso machine and a bean grinder! I use this multiple times a day to make delicious coffee. I made this video the other day and my brother in law suggested I added aContinue reading “Ode to coffee”
Work, family, basketball
Seems like a lot of the posts I end up writing these days are either about work, family, or basketball. That makes a lot of sense because that is basically my life and I’m happy with all of it. There is a really nice balance with everything right now that hasn’t always been present. I’veContinue reading “Work, family, basketball”
Four years at Automattic
Today marks four years since I joined Automattic full time. 🎉As I mentioned last year this is the longest time I’ve ever stayed with a company and now we’re just extending that record. There was a point this year where I briefly thought about looking for a move though. For over two years now IContinue reading “Four years at Automattic”
A tale of two sisters
We woke up to find out that schools are closed again today, the third day in a row, due to snow and road conditions. Noah was up first can came to check if there was school and was excited about the news and delivered the news to two of his sisters. He came back toContinue reading “A tale of two sisters”
Autumn Walks
This time of year is always my favourite, I’ve written about it a few times before. I’m certain it has something to do with where we live. The rural area with lots of agriculture makes it a bustling time of year. The colours all around are what do it for me though. I’ve been tryingContinue reading “Autumn Walks”
Sandy McFadden 