Today was one of those absolutely perfectly perfect summer days. The sun was shining, there wasn't a cloud in the sky, and there was just enough of a breeze that it didn't feel overwhelmingly hot. And what do you do when you're gifted with a day like this . . . well clearly, the only... Continue Reading →
11. And Then There’s This One
This is the one that adds sparkle where ever she goes, often quite literally depending on what she happens to be wearing. She's quick to hug, to lend a hand, or to just share her smile. And she's one of the main reasons I've been enjoying this slow-down in our schedules over these past few... Continue Reading →
10. Fresh-Out-Of-The-Oven Cherry Pie
I got a bit carried away at the grocery store a few days ago - this tends to happen to me at this time of the year - and as I took stock of the fridge this morning, I realized I had purchased several peaches that were about to become over-ripe, one massive watermelon,... Continue Reading →
9. B-I-N-G-O
Cottage season can be as ritualistic as the more traditional holiday times of the year, like Christmas . . . at least for me, anyway. There are certain things that get done every day - like putting the Canadian flag up in the morning and then putting it to "bed" each night, a polar bear... Continue Reading →
8. Today’s Photo of the Day
Since the day my son was born, I have taken (at least) one photo a day of one or both of the kids. Over the past almost eight years, I've amassed a LOT of photos. And I've had a LOT of grand plans as to what I'm going to do with all these photos. Over... Continue Reading →
7. Cottage Workouts
I could tell you that it's seeing Jillian Michaels stare at me from the front of the current issue of Shape magazine that's sitting on the coffee table in the living room of the cottage that has propelled me out the door each morning, yoga mat and kettle bell in hand, to squeeze in a... Continue Reading →
6. Perfect Endings to Perfect Days
Today was one of those absolutely perfect summer days. It started with a swim and ended with a swim and there was a whole lotta fun sandwiched between those two swims. To be fair, the day wasn't all sunshine and rainbows ... There was a power outage, the well water system we use up here... Continue Reading →
5. When you want to freeze a moment in time
A few months ago, the little one requested matching bathing suits. It wasn't even a question as to whether or not I'd say yes . . . the only question was how fast could I get them shipped. I've had them tucked away for a few months now, but as we were getting ready to... Continue Reading →
4. Reading On the Dock
There's so much about this photo that I love. The first is that I had five minutes to get out a book and read for a few minutes while the kids and the Husband were swimming to a big exposed shoal just down from our swimming dock that they have whimsically christened "Goose Poop Island". The... Continue Reading →
3. Baking Biscuits with My Kids
Ok. So it's kind of a toss up as to what brings me more joy here . . . being in the kitchen with the kids, or these biscuits. I'll say once more . . . there's a time and a place for a paleo, real food, sugar-free diet. Summer vacation is not that time.... Continue Reading →
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