National Coming Out Day — by ~Crystal on

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Coming out was probably the most terrifying experience in my life. Pretty much everyone suspected but once I actually said the words, it be...

To Answer Your Question... — by ~Crystal on

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Where has this summer gone? I honestly don't know? It's already late August and our hot days and warm nights are slipping away from ...

I'm Back — by ~Crystal on

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I can't believe my last post was in January. That's sad. But I'm here to say I'M BACK! I love blogging. I've always lo...

NOTICE: Name Change — by ~Crystal on

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NOTICE: Raising Brielle will soon be changing to The Urban Farmhouse Saskatoon. Same content, just with a different name, so don'...

The Face of Depression — by ~Crystal on

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This is the face of depression. This is the face of anxiety. This is the face of healing. On December 24, 2015 I finally hit ...

Merry Christmas from The Lavoies 2016 — by ~Crystal on

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The Urban Farmhouse - Rhonda's 40th/Valentines/Family Day Weekend Update — by ~Crystal on

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We had a busy weekend at The Urban Farmhouse. On Friday my (Crystal's) parents came to help with the house. We spent Saturday painting ...

The Urban Farmhouse - Main Floor Progress — by ~Crystal on

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Yesterday was the first full day that Brielle spent out at The Urban Farmhouse building site with us, so really it was our first full day ...

SURPRISE from Mickey Mouse — by ~Crystal on

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Brielle got a special phone call from Mickey Mouse this morning!! And I cried a little when Rhonda surprised us.  A year away, bu...

Life Is So Damn Short — by ~Crystal on

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An amazing thing happens when you get honest with yourself and start doing what you love, what makes you happy. Your life literally slows d...

Must Share: "My Response To The Angry Bitch" — by ~Crystal on

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I was relaxing in the tub last night and browsing Facebook, like I normally do, when I came across a post from my friend Glenyce. If you...

Merry Christmas From The Lavoie Family — by ~Crystal on

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I can't believe that Christmas is almost here. Brielle is beyond excited to look for Rudolph's shiny red nose in the sky tomorrow n...