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Summers of yore

July 6, 2011 by Christine

Lately Eva has been wanting to go across the street where there are a bunch of older girls that dote on her. Yesterday I realized that she has been over there for the past several days and aside from the odd game of soccer or monkey in the middle - they sit under a tree. I'm not sure … [Read more...]

Day 1

July 2, 2011 by amreen

Yesterday was the first day of summer holidays. We kicked off the season with a day trip to Centre Island. It's one of my favourite things to do in Toronto. We did it all: the rides, the wading pool, the beach, the train. We came home sandy, sunny and satiated. I LOVED having my … [Read more...]

FotoFriday – By the fire

July 1, 2011 by Christine

Remember when your clothes only smelled like campfire when you were camping? Now I smell campfire every night that I have my windows open. Which...is every night. This was taken at 1am last night (this morning, I guess). This is how most of our summer nights will be spent. … [Read more...]

From My Closet – June 30th, 2011

June 30, 2011 by Tracey

I don't know what's happened to summer, but it's been either rainy or overcast, and sometimes downright chilly for days. I'm never sure what to put on. But today it was this - ideal for running errands around town... and the last few hours sans children of Martin's stay-cation ebbed away today, so … [Read more...]

To Camp or Not To Camp, That Is the Question

June 28, 2011 by Amanda

Camping.Family bonding. Weenie roasts. Getting back to nature. The lullaby of crickets' chirping. Lifelong memories. Or...Screaming toddler refusing to sleep in the tent, punting all other family members in the guts while thrashing through a tantrum at 3 am. Mosquito bites the size of dimes. … [Read more...]

There’s Just Something About Summer

June 27, 2011 by Tracey

There's a slowness about this time of year that I sometimes have trouble making peace with. I feel less efficient. This goes against my grain in many ways.To start with, the children have camp schedules that change the flow of our days from what they used to be... and what that comes down to is a … [Read more...]

An Early Start

June 27, 2011 by Christine

Last night was one of those perfect summer nights. The air was calm and warm, filled with the sounds of basketballs bouncing. Kids shouting. Counting. Laughing.Once again I was so completely grateful that we found this house on this street, where there is never a shortage of … [Read more...]

From My Closet – June 21st, 2011

June 21, 2011 by Tracey

The tank top is older than the skirt by a few years... generally, separates fit better on me than dresses. But this post is all about the hat. I bought this straw cowboy hat from Winners once... I think this is our third summer together. It has a handful of sparkly beads and large copper sequins … [Read more...]

Favourite Things – Summer Edition

June 20, 2011 by Christine

I am confident now, with these past several days of gorgeous summer weather (you won't ever hear me complain about the heat) that summer is here. If not officially - then weather wise!I love all the changes that come with each season and I've been thinking a lot about the things I love about … [Read more...]

How can I make my Girl Love Sports?

May 25, 2011 by amreen

It's finally sort of good weather, and we are trying to get the kids signed up for some summer activities. The last thing I want is these kids sitting in front of the TV or Wii all summer long, when it's sunny and gorgeous outside (hopefully).It's no problem with the Boy; all he wants to do is … [Read more...]