The Adventures Of Two Little Friends

How lucky these two are, to be so young and have one of those perfect friendships.

The kind we all dream of, where no matter how long it’s been since the last visit you just pick up where you left off.

 

Beach Days And Taco Nights

Beach days and taco nights, trips to the park and visits with our favorite mammoth, silly hats and silly faces, hockey games and plenty of treats.

Where Have We Been?

Life goes on. Things change. It gets worse for a while and then better.
For sometime now we’ve had our heads down, working hard, getting through some tough days.
And now… The other side perhaps.
This beautiful weekend, a little glimpse of spring. Spent together as a family. Laughing and playing without a care in the world.
It was truly a perfect moment in time where I fell in love with my little family all over again.

A Very Merry Christmas

Christmas 2011 will be hard to top.

We made a decision to make the most of this special time of year. It really marks the end of a tough run for our little family.

As hoped this Christmas could not have been more joyful or magical. So much so that I head into 2012 with only happy memories and gratitude for the strength and love we are surrounded by.

Such a wonderful time was had that the pictures are somewhat limited, instead we enjoyed this time fully present in the moment.

I will post more soon but for now…

I hope you had a magical Christmas and here’s to a wonderful 2012!

The Big Book

Everyday Bella and daddy cuddle up on the sofa with the big book. Bella’s new favourite book is actually her advent calender and each day, with her daddy, she enjoys a little chocolate treat. I’m not sure she’d ever really had chocolate until this and I have a feeling if it had been up to me she probably wouldn’t have tried it until this time next year!

But this got me thinking… The joy in that moment when she opens the little door and discovers what’s inside is priceless. If it wasn’t for her daddio none of us would have experienced this little glimpse of Christmas magic.

We give her very different things and whilst I certainly can and have given her so much that only a mother can give, from her daddy she gets equally important and equally special gifts that go way beyond chocolate.

The silliness, the fun, the teaching and the learning, not to mention the big safe cuddles and quiet bedtime stories are just a few of these.

I am so thankful we get to do this together. We’ve certainly had our share tough times over the last few years but I can safely say that right now things are wonderful. We make a great team, Scotto and I. And I have a feeling 2012 is going to be our year!

A New Tradition?

Our evening walks are becoming a bit of a habit these days. I couldn’t be happier about this.

With all the excitement of the holidays these quiet family moments out in the crisp winter air are something very special to me. It is moments like these where memories are made.

How about we make this a tradition?

Lunch With Friends

Another wonderful day.

A morning of Christmas preparations followed by lunch with our wonderful friends Dylan and Jessica.

We don’t get to see these two often enough and every time we do I am left wishing we lived closer.

Scotto cooked a wonderful meal followed by birthday cupcakes for Jess (Happy Birthday Jess!!). And no prizes for guessing which little lady woke up  in time to polish off not one but two mini cupcakes??!!

Wouldn’t you know that Christmas preparations have once again been left to the last minute and tomorrow is looking like a VERY busy day! Maybe there’s a new years resolution in here somewhere…

Today’s Beauty #4

Today’s Beauty #3

Thanks to my lovely husband for today’s shot.

It is a beauty.

Or…

“the best photo ever taken” he says.

Ah, the humble artist…

Sometimes I Wish…

… that I loved sports and cooking shows as much as Scotto so I could enjoy his shows with him.

…that I wasn’t such a procrastinator.

… I could sew.

… I practiced what I preach more.

This is just the beginning, there are many, many more.