Love and Laughter
I had a photosession last weekend with this gorgeous and hilarious two-year-old.
I just love everything about her…her attitude, her eyes, her curly hair, her smile…and her laughter is crazy contagious!
I love so many styles of photography, but I have to say that I really enjoy images like this- planned, but spontaneous- letting the child take the lead and capturing those natural expressions and fun moments.
I think her mom is quite lovely too…
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My FAVOURITE time of year in my FAVOURITE colour- PINK!!!
Wishing you a Christmas full of joy…and all the pink and purple you can imagine!
I love traditional colours…but sometimes a season needs a hint of something in a different shade…..
…and this year I asked my husband if I could decorate the Christmas tree in PINK and he said YES.
(and my boys are teenagers and only care what’s UNDER the tree)
I did leave a few sentimental ornaments of the non-matching kind- some family photo ornaments, including a red bell made when my youngest was only 2.
Cousins through the years
Back in 2001 my sister in law took a great photo of my neice and my son.
A few years ago, we thought we’d reproduce it… and now it has become a tradition. My plan is to STILL be taking this photo when I am old and grey and they each have kids of their own.
Labour Day Weekend (this is why I drive a minivan)
I had a bad August. I was sick for most of it. My gall bladder is the most likely culprit. I am feeling much better now though, and a bit stir crazy.
So this weekend, Labour Day Weekend, the last official summer weekend… I decided to pack a whole lot of fun into a short time…..and a whole lot of stuff into my van.
Yesterday, I spent the afternoon with my very best friend (since we were 10) at my parents house by the pool… every day with her is just what I need to restore my soul. After dinner, I accepted a last minute invite from another good friend (since highschool) for a waterfront bonfire at his parents home. (yes, we are all in our 40s, but our parents have awesome houses, and we all love each other’s moms and dads). Nothing like a bonfire on an early September night!!! The discussion there, however, led to plans for today. I do my best to NEVER say no to an adventure. SO… I said yes.
That is why today I loaded my van with my kayaks, and my husband’s bike (mine has a cranky chain), some paddles, lifejackets, a beach bag, my camera (not even used… I was too busy!) and some snacks.
I feel obliged to point out that I am not athletic on a good day- not to mention after 3 weeks of not eating due to gall bladder issues. (I’ve been eating light for about 3 days now). We started out on a planned 10km bike ride, off road, and then down the road to a cute little ferry to Howe Island I made it about 3km (maybe close to 4km) before deciding that I was done. It was fun, but I am weak. Instead, 3 of our group went to the island by bike, and 2 of us paddled across by kayak (much more my style). The sun was lovely, there was a nice breeze, but the river wasn’t too choppy.
I got to look “cool” in 3 awesome ways:
#1. driving my van with kayaks on the roof is always WAY cooler and more SUV-like than just driving a boring grey minivan. I go from boring mom to sporty mom just like that. (in my own head anyway)
#2. today I got to be one of a group of cyclists pedalling along the highway looking all athletic and awesome. (again, this is in my own head… I may ACTUALLY have looked clumsy and stupid…lol)
#3. ANYTIME I am in my kayak and I get to wave at the people going by on tour boats or power boats, I am immediately the coolest person I know. (for the moment at least) When I was a kid and rode the Gananoque Boat Line tour, I remember looking at the people on the big river in their kayaks and canoes and dreaming that I would be one of them someday. Now I am!!! I absolutely LOVE the rolling waves coming from the wake bouncing me around on the water.
I am now pleasantly tired, with tired muscles, but nothing painful.
I have worked up an appetite, and I am more hungry than I have been in almost a month.
And, I think I really crammed a whole lot of summer into just two days.
My best friend and I in the pool. I am brave enough to show myself with pool hair!!! (I’m on the left)
I might even add a cool shot of my in the kayak when my friend emails me the pictures from his phone.
Teaching Mark to Cook…. just a mom in the kitchen with her son & her camera.
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This probably (ok this DEFINITELY) won’t be the beginning of an uber domestic cooking blog. I’m more of an eccentric, artistic free spirit than I am the domestic blog type…. I envy the domestic godess…. But I can find my way around the kitchen enough that my family will not starve. I know that tonight […]
