Seasonal Set up

November 2014

'Twas that time of year again ... our house needed some indoor and outdoor decorations. We had just the team to make it happen...

MOMENT: Getting and Doing

First you go get the tree ... and accept all of the entertainment that provides. Then you decorate your house guided by a small set designer. Finally, you decorate the tree - it's important to note that there are no rules to this process ... pretty much anything goes in our crazy little life. We wouldn't change a thing...

Finding Fall Colours

I have a special adoration for the colours of fall. A strong internal desire to get out and find the colours of leaves. So, the whole family has to come with me and oh the places we went!

MOMENT: Hikes with Colours

Thanksgiving in Ottawa got our hiking season started with the bonus of feeding chickadees along the way. We also stayed more local at the Brickworks, the Rouge Rive and a section of the Don River as well. Everywhere we went, there was colour to explore and leaves to be found. I just love, love, love a colourful fall day!

Local Art

November 2014

We embrace all things local for these artistic shots...

MOMENT: Fine Art Everywhere

Waiting for gymnastics class, Keva and I found ourselves with a few minutes to spare so wandered though a nearby alley of art... Tavish and I created some art later in our home for others to admire...

Graffiti Girl

Chalk and Talk

R2 Boy2

Evening Writer

November 2014

Without guidance, suggestion, direction, or requests - Tavish explores writing...

First night

Next night

MOMENT: Composing

Starting in the fall of 2014, Tavish really took to writing. He seems to enjoy copying things and writing his own words down. Now, almost a year later, he writes letters to us that he leaves in the hall. We really enjoy his authentic enjoyment for reading and writing...

Couch Jumpers

Phases come and go. This couch jumping phase really came in with a bounce and a thud!

MOMENT: Whee!

Tavish gets the cushions all set up and shows Keva the pile. She required little encouragement. They both like to dive right in!


* note: no child was harmed in this activity...on this particular day...

Squeaky Clean

October 15, 2015

Every adventure needs to be tidied up eventually ... these little adventurers even make splashing memorable.

MOMENT: Splash Time Ends With a Song

November 18, 2015

Royal Winter

Looks like we've unintentionally created a habit of checking out the Royal Winter Fair. I know that it's a neat thing, but this non-city native still thinks it's kind of entertaining that they turn an otherwise fancy place into a show farm for a week or so each year for city folk to not get out of the city! ha.

MOMENT: Animals Inside

It's a great venue for running around when it's cooling down outside, checking out some animals up close and personal, and getting a sample of the country without leaving the city...

Planting seeds to grow at home

Scale for two

Hello horse

Hello pig

And hello cow!