I love that we have a mama robin nesting in our front window. Such a small, insignificant (to some) factor in everyday life, that I find so fascinating and loving. She is such a good mama sitting on her nest keeping her babies warm in their eggs. She is so used to us now, even when our dog goes out she sits attentively watching. A very simple life for this mama, possibly boring but what she is dedicated to doing. I live her simple life and u live that she chose our window for us to enjoy the miracle of nature and birth, ok hatching.
Timeless. Ballet. Dance Like No One Is Watching.
There is something about black and white images that just make them so timeless. I made my girl a promise that I would blow a photo up large for her room, same for my boy of him playing hockey. The first and fourth are my very favourite of our girl! A very successful weekend of dance, a very happy and proud little girl. It was worth the edginess that was our daughter being on a “dance high” and not wanting to sleep.
The performance was so very moving, the artistic dance of these girls, from young to teens, did an amazing job, very controlled, smooth, true talent!
As a mom I was blown away, many years eyed moments, as a spectator I thoroughly enjoyed watching the performance and admiring the true tale T of these dancers, a true artistic form!
Kudos to everyone involved, you all did an amazing job at coordinating, organizing, designing and of course teaching our little ones! My daughter had a blast! My love for the arts has embraced this wonderful academy, I am lucky it includes my favourite art form, Photography!
My boy. The end of a long day.
Today was all about the little lady… but our boy did amazing!
He sat through and watched the performance for over 2 1/2 hours! I was so very proud of him. They both came home tired, beginning to get on each others nerves, giving each other a little dig when they could, at the end of the day they still shared some cuddle time. Before we headed to get jammies on and tucked into bed, reminding them to sleep in ;) My lil man was relaxing on the lazy boy…
Its SO him !
When the thumb goes in… we know its past bedtime! Yes still trying to break this habit! Yes I know hes past due for a hair cut. This mama loves the shaggy look on him ;)
Its the little moments xoxo
Just Dance… The Little Mermaid Presented By The Dance Academy!
Our little lady was in dance this fall/winter and they had their first recital this weekend to finish off the year. Very proud mama moment! She has another show tomorrow, however today we had a lot of my side of the family join us for her recital and then dinner after, was truly very special! I was SO glad they could all attend with us, it meant a lot to not only her, but me as well!
We did our own little photoshoot at home. Im all about natural photography, so I just let her do her thing outside and then came in for a few! She’s a natural. I truly feel blessed to have both a boy and a girl who I can photograph being completely BOY and completely GIRL lol. Today was all about our little lady although I will say, for our lil man to sit through 2 1/2 hrs of the play, he did amazing – made this mama very proud!!!
Without further ado… our wee lady the star fish!
The bird of the beach… the sea gull
The bird of the beach… the sea gull.
They can be annoying, however they are also a very beautiful bird.
I am opening myself up to explore the beauty all around me, not just within my own family, but every aspect of our life. This guy was flying over head while my children were very happily playing on the beach. Its the little moments and all those little details!
Apple Blossoms in Bloom
We arrived home from our weekend away to see our two apple tree’s in full bloom!
Gorgeous!!
Have you ever just stopped, taken in a deep breath and looked around?
Ive never really been someone who has a real green thumb or really has even truly taken the time to appreciate the beauty in nature, photography has not only captured some amazing moments in my life, it has also opened my eyes to stop, look around and embrace the beauty all around, right in my own backyard.
Our lives can be such fast paced that some of the natural beauty can be missed. I am so thankful Ive taken a step back from our hectic life and have taken the time to really do something for me and my family. To take more time for myself, for us and to enjoy life!
Little moments and trucks
For so many years these trucks were a part of my and my siblings childhood, some are original some have been replaced, others have been added. After a busy weekend even the kids enjoy some time away from the group to clear their minds and play.
Rocky shorelines
A favourite ever since I was young has always been walking down to the sand point at the end of the Bay. So many little creatures, shells, birds and of course rocks… they are gorgeous!
Spring Cottage Project – Outdoor Kitchen with Pergola
Ever since meeting my husband, I knew he had talent.
One of those awesome talents is working with wood.
He can build some pretty spectacular structures!
It was a work weekend at the cottage, well many weekends are actually, being a part of a family cottage means putting forth work for the upkeep of it.
Ah we don’t mind, we are thrilled to have the opportunity to use this cottage, now in the 4th generation with our kids!!!
The men put their heads together at the cottage and this is the design that came out of it. Although hubs was not “allowed” to add his detail to the pergola that he thought would be the final touch, it looks outstanding!!! Still have some finishing touches and landscaping around the structure. The BBQ is completely built into the stone! Cool eh.
This was accomplished all in one long weekend!!!
Canada Geese & Their Babies!
Its not very often we have spring babies on the lake, I was very fortunate to be able to capture these proud parents with their wee ducklings.
