We awoke to a dusting of snow this morning, our first of the year. My children were thrilled and attempted to build a snowman and go sledding on our small hill. They soon discovered, however, that there wasn't quite enough snow for those activities. Regardless, it was...
Instead of grumbling about the cold dark winter days, which is far too tempting at times, we have been making an effort to embrace the things that make winter special for us. When I start listing these favourite things in my mind I must admit that there are actually...
Books and MoviesRemembrance day has been the main inspiration for the books and movies that we have been enjoying this month. I recently finished reading The Nightingale and have started reading The Book Thief. To my children I have been reading some of our...
Today was one of those perfect autumn days. It was sunshiny, warm and full of autumnal colours. A gentle wind coaxed golden leaves from their branches and carried them through the sweet smelling air. We raked the leaves into a great big pile and then my two youngest...
My sister is visiting with her husband. Despite the smoky skies we've been keeping busy canning, playing and having our make-up done by the lovely make-up artist Caroline of Chantique. Thank you Caroline! Sisterly Love. Xox.
Running, swimming and biking and very popular activities in the Okanagan. Put them together and now you have a triathlon! Early this morning we woke sleepy children so that my eldest could take part in his second triathlon of the summer (this was his first). He took...
My parents have an apricot tree. A beautiful apricot tree filled with sun ripened apricots. We have been harvesting fruit from this tree over the last couple weeks and finding creative ways to eat and preserve them. I have learned over the last few years that my...
We enjoyed Canada days festivities at our small town beach this afternoon. There was music, cupcakes, crafts, bubbles and plenty of sand and water. It was the perfect little celebration. Wishing everyone a wonderful Canada day!
This morning my three children, aged seven, five and three, completed their first ever triathlon and it was such a great experience for all! Yesterday we dropped off their bikes and picked up their race packages which had a shirt, swim cap, race bib, pencil and a...
One of the most exhilarating things to do out at the lake is water sports. In my adolescence, when my husband's family purchase the cabin, the first priorities was always getting the boat into the water as soon as the ice melted and then...
When we left the Okanagan last weekend to drive over eight-hundred kilometres north to Prince George I was feeling excited. I was looking forward to spending time with family and friends, enjoying the outdoors and taking some time to relax. Last...
Today I celebrated my thirtieth birthday! I thought it would be fun make photo journal of the first day of my third decade of life.6:52 a.m. Me. Uncensored. First thing in the morning. I am a self-professed night-owl. However, in the last few weeks I have been waking...
My daughter holding a drone (male) bee which has no stinger.When we moved to southern British Columbia almost three years ago it was a big change for us. We put over eight-hundred kilometers between ourselves and our family and it was a heartbreaking decision to make....
Spring time. A time of renewal and growth. As I explore the outdoors I see life unfurling, opening to new possibilities, brazenly accepting the journey forward. The soil is soft, yielding to eager sprouts pushing through. The apricot and cherry trees are beginning to...
Five. Claire has been anticipating her fifth birthday for quite some time now. In fact, she's been counting down the days since Teddy had his birthday earlier this month. When people ask her how old she is she proudly tells them " I am just five" as if she wants...
This is Zak. The last time I took care of Zak was the summer after my graduation from high school. He was just a little pup then, and a mischievous one at that! Now he's a old fella, a twelve year old senior. He can still get into mischief mind you, as was evident by...