This weekend always means family and friends for us… the warm sun is a gorgeous bonus!
PJ Dancing for Grama’s Birthday!
A very happy birthday to MOM!!! So lucky to have you as my mom, even luckier for my kids and husband to have you as well :)
The Spring Bloom | 2014 New Life. New Beginnings
There is something special about every season, especially when you are a photographer.
Spring means new life, a brand new start, amazing possibilities. I love walking our property to see all the new flowers, buds on the trees, brand new trees growing and enjoy the birds singing.
Tonight my lens of choice was the Canon 100L f2.8 Macro – this lens is razor sharp! Fun for not only macro but also for portrait or lifestyle as well.
We have two apple trees in our back yard – I LOVE their spring blooms!
These tree’s I am unsure of their kind – we have a lot of little ones growing this year too…
Enjoy this long weekened… if you do anything, get out and take a walk, breathe in the outdoors, the fresh clean air, the brand new life!
Impromptu Shots (Of Photographers Children) Are Sometimes The BEST!
Lets keep it real… its probably 50/50 for the times the kids wake up and actually get dressed on their own vs us telling them… over and over and over again. When they do we make sure we tell them how awesome they look (so they keep doing it ;) ).
This morning, I came out and they were not only looking SO cute, they had already had a bowl of cereal and were colouring quietly… yeah, whaaaaat?!
What a nice way to start off the morning with these two cute littles of ours!
Here’s to hoping the rest of the week goes the same way…
Just LOVE them!!! <3
I love, love, love these behind shots of the kids. Have them since she was just wee and sitting in her bumbo with him beside her and they are watching tv.
Time passes by so quickly…change happens all around us everyday whether we like it or not.
Enjoy the moment while you can, one day it will just be another memory.
My Mothers Day | 2014
At times this love I feel for my kids can seriously be overwhelming. Other times Im quite happy to direct them to their father.
My love for them will always be the most powerful emotion I have ever felt, the biggest part of me and by far the biggest accomplishment of my life – being their mother.
So blessed I am that I woke up with a plant from both of my kids, which they each planted at school and a hand written card by my boy. For him this is huge – of course being the awesome mommy I am I made the biggest deal! I love it. Not only because my boy made it but because MY boy made it. My girl picked out my outfit today, my little fashionista! I was very happy to oblige :)
I cannot imagine my life without these two littles, they truly make me, ME. That piece of me that was missing for many years, although I knew I always wanted to be a mom… having them truly completed me. Not being married, that was a bonus. The man I chose to marry, was most certainly the right choice to be blessed with these two littles who have blessed me in SO many more ways than they will ever know.
These two may test every little bit of patience I have… sometimes many times a day… but I could not imagine a day without them. Heck being away from them for a night, Im missing them like crazy! They truly are the best decision I have ever made… to become a MOMMY! ;)
To my little man and lady… I love you to the moon and back!
Thank you for making me a MOMMY!
Happy Mothers Day… to our Mom’s, Grama’s and Aunt’s!
On such a happy day… we will always have a tear of sadness for Mom Diane, who should be here with us and who we miss so very much XOXO.
We are so lucky to have Mom in our life, so thankful to have you with us and our children and everyday we truly do cherish! XOXO
Happy Mother’s Day to both our Mom’s, although Diane is not here with us, we know she is ‘with us’, always. Especially our kids.
Happy Mother’s Day to our Grama’s and to our Aunt’s! Wishing all of you a very happy day!
Thank you MOM for everything you’ve ever done for me, my siblings, my husband and my children. We LOVE YOU so very much and even more each and every day! XOXO
Hope all the mom’s out there have a fantastic day, fantastic weekend, no matter what you are doing – as long as you feel blessed for the amazing person you are!
… and to these two little one’s who are the one’s who made me a mom…
Everyday is a totally new adventure together. All our good moments, the laughter, fun and of course the bad and even the ever so frustrating. There is nothing in this world I would want to do or be more, than your mom! My life has completely changed, you both have made me the woman I am today and have reminded me just how important and precious life is. I love you more and more everyday! XOXO’
… and of course to the man who, without I would not have these precious babies of ours. Life can get pretty crazy at times, but its been 13 years and counting… we are stronger than ever and have been through so very much. Our love continues to shine through and I thank you for this journey in life you chose to walk with me. Its been crazy, frustrating, messy, loud… but we’ve survived and each and everyday with you and our kids I am so excited to see where this journey in life will continue to take us. For better or worse… Forever and Always.
Our Neighbours In The Spring | Animals
One of my most favourite things about living where we do is the brand new neighbours we get (so far) every year!
Sitting out on the deck enjoying the gorgeous evening… I spy…
It IS ! A new little baby :)
Such beauties!
Watching my daughter grow…
I hear compliments, I hear stories,
of how my daughter is my own mini me.
I see her personality shine,
her creativity flowing free.
Everyday continues to amaze,
Just how unique my girl is.
Intelligent, energetic, a great imagination,
My girl with so much love to give.
In more ways than I could have ever imagined.
Being a mom has changed me,
For I have been blessed more than I could ever ask for,
They make every part of, an even better me!
Cottage Life | The Beginning of The 2014 Season
For us the cottage means 3 very important parts of life, family, friends and relaxing!
With enjoying the cottage, comes work. We like to get the majority of that work and upkeep done before the summer cottage season truly begins! The more hands that pitch in the faster we can get it done.
Simply amazing – yet not with the winter we had – that the bay AND lake is still covered in ICE!!!
The Port Elgin Harbour…
Sometimes life is never as it seems or should be, much like this small iceberg floating in lake huron. What seems small and perhaps unimportant, under the surface there is just SO much more!
Our very own piece of paradise. Love it here and cannot wait for another relaxing and fun filled summer with our family and friends XOXO!
Happy Easter 2014!
We had an AWESOME Easter weekend!!!
Spending so much time with just our lil family of 4 along with some fun times with our extended family!
Easter Egg Hunt!!! The Optimists truly are amazing for the easter egg hunt they put on (yearly) for the kids!
Easter Birds Nests!
A boy and his best friend! Love…
The kids and Grandad!
This photo is far from perfect… “Technically”… the people in it make it perfect!
Dad and his daughters. Been wanting an update, cluttered counter and all, its perfect <3
This face is becoming a habit… LOL
No family holiday is complete (except Christmas I guess and they are here in person) without Facetiming the family in California!
HAPPY EASTER from my own family… to you and yours!
We had a fantastic weekend together!!!
With all the craziness… that life can bring
and all those times Ive wanted to pull my hair out…
this is life, its not perfect, but its PERFECTLY OURS!
Sometimes in life you just have to sit back, trust in our faith and enjoy the ride. Life can be hard, its this journey where we find out our true strength, our true ability to love one another, our true capability and skills… our true self and what that means. We try to teach our kids about life, when our kids teach us truly what life is all about!~
Holstein Maplefest 2014
A yearly favourite of our kids is the Holstein Maplefest!
These two were the hit of the maplefest – so cute!
Little man had to go into the skills trailer, even though he is long away from deciding what he is going to do, he insisted on doing their quizzes ;) He wants to be like Daddy and Granpa!
Fun times were had by all!
Thanks to everyone at the Maplefest for all your hard work – the food was SO good.
