Next best thing

Andreas loves camping.. I mean, really loves camping. While I won't complain if we are out, I have to say that I prefer a place with a bed and bathtub ;) I guess the bigger boys like it too but are not so fond of hanging out with their parents anymore ;) Oliver, on the other hand, enjoys camping and doesn't seem to mind us so much either. So, last night, Andreas set up a tent in our backyard and the two of them did the next best thing to actual camping and slept outside.... and I got to watch my cheesy tv shows without anyone else complaining ;) 

Guess it will be another backyard summer 😉

The glow of the tablets. Good thing about backyard camping: internet access ;)

Stupid snow

Yesterday was green. Today is white. The flowers look as happy about it as I am ;) On the bright side, Friday is supposed to be 14 degrees C and sunny. I am hanging on to that thought ;)

Happy Wednesday xox

Happy Easter!

So far, this has been a beautiful weekend! We spent most of the last few days outside, which- after this winter- has been so appreciated. The trees are budding, flowers are slowly coming up, the BBQ has been started up and people are smiling again (well... if they are wearing masks, it looks like they are smiling). 

Wishing everyone a Happy Easter! May the sun be shining down on you! xox

PS: yes, we went for a walk so you get a photo spam ;)

Evening walk

I said yes to participating in a team health/physical activity "competition" with some of my colleagues. The goal is to accumulate steps that is tracked on an app as a walk across Canada.  Problem is that, even if I say "competition", I am competitive and we are walking against 69 other teams. So, I also often find myself talking long walks in the evenings to get some more steps in ;) Darn app ;) Anyway, I have the chance to spam you with some evening walk pictures... my apologies... blame it on the app ;)

Darn app! ;) PS: we are the light blue blob and in 19th place

Spring happiness

Yesterday, it was 19C and sunny. When I went for a walk at 7pm, it was 16C and still light out. The snow is melting, the air feels friendly and the sun warms the bones. This evening, we are expected to have rain, which will rinse off the streets and melt the rest of the snow. The bird songs are welcoming spring... and I am too. Definitely a case of spring happiness :)

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Oliver loves St. Patrick's Day and takes it very seriously. It might even be, after Christmas, his favourite occasion. We have a special green hat collection... and he asked me for shamrocks (thank you, grocery store, for having them in stock). Ready for St. Patrick's Day action!

“May joy and peace surround you, contentment latch your door, and happiness be with you now and bless you evermore!” (Traditional Irish blessing)

A while ago

Yesterday, I decided to head into town to go for a walk. I love where we live but, frankly, I think it has long been over-walked (is this a word?). So, deciding to do something different, I went to do a walk that I haven't done in almost a year... my usual old walk to work. While it seemed very familiar, a lot is different: some stores have closed, some stores have opened, road work was actually finished (weird, right?) and there were a lot less people around. I ended the outing with a coffee and scone from my favourite coffee shop (Melk on Stanley Street). Thankfully, that was still open and going strong. Best coffee-crack around ;) 

I haven't done this walk since Thursday March 12, 2020. I remember it clearly... I had just cancelled my trip to Europe so I bought a train pass for the rest of the month. Most expensive trip home ever ;) Hindsight is 20/20. I honestly thought I would be on this walk on the Friday. Guess not... 

Here is some photo spam of my walk... Happy Thursday! xox