T minus a few days until the kids head back to school. We've picked up new pencils and lunchboxes, but we've left the big shop until next week. I tell my kids that I want to give them a chance to take a look get settled and figure out what they need, but really I just can't handle the stores right … [Read more...]
Love, Sweet Love.
This weekend we celebrated with family as my husband's brother tied the knot with the love of his life. The setting was exquisite: a secret forest, tucked away in a valley, with goats and miniature horses running amok, a sparkling pond, a cozy barn, and too many details to list. Basically, … [Read more...]
The End of Servitude, Dudes.
"Can we have French toast with bacon for brunch, please?" Oliver's eyes always gleam when he asks me for foods like this, and I'm obliging him, as a Last Request. He knows what kind of yummy it's going to be. And he knew after that special stop at the one grocery store that carries the gorgeous … [Read more...]
Together, Much?
School starts in six days. SIX. (Did I say six? It's six days.) My kids have spent about 90% of their time together over these past several weeks... and I mean, TOGETHER. Much of the time, they've played quite well together, and have been glad to have one another for company. They're next … [Read more...]
Ready For Our Close-Up!
Our family was featured in a video about what it's like growing Ambrosia apples. Check it out for a peek into our lives on the orchard! [youtube id="CRRmdjNv70U"] … [Read more...]
Memories of Summers Past
Few things can transport me right back to my childhood. Summers especially. Growing up, our summers started out with great anticipation as we waited for our guests to arrive. Those guests would include our grandparents, aunts and uncles who would travel from Northern Ireland, England and Wales and … [Read more...]
Read to Me in the Sunshine.
My favourite Aunt, reading to my favourite toddler. In the background, fried chicken and macarons. All the good things, all together. … [Read more...]
Camping on Lake Huron
It's funny how traditions start. Sometimes pinpointing the exact moment is easy and other starting points are bit blurry, with various parties claiming ownership about the origin of the good times. In this instance, it's pretty simple. My sister's family are experienced campers, both car and … [Read more...]
Life These Days
My kids are done with camp for the rest of the summer, and now we're just... hanging out. I took them to a movie yesterday... we had pizza out on the town the day before that. It's going to be much of the same for the next bunch of weeks before school starts, which isn't all bad. I have things I … [Read more...]
The Importance of Camp
I didn't grow up going to overnight camp. My parents weren't too familiar with the concept as they weren't raised with such opportunities. The local city day camp and Vacation Bible School is where my sister and I were sent to each summer. I often wondered if I had missed out on some life … [Read more...]
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