After completing his first Chicadee magazine with Mommy and a goodnight kiss, Daddy came in to say goodnight to Tavish. He proceeded to ask if he could stay up to read. He requested two books from the shelf: The Big Book of Canadian Animals and a huge book called Rocks and Minerals. Initial reaction is NO! It's time for bed! Then the reality of the situation sinks in a little ... you start to come to your senses by reflecting on past lapses of judgement...like when you heard yourself saying "no you can't play another game of chess - off the ipad!". We handed the books over. Go ahead and read, my little learner. Who am I to stump your curiosity?!
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
Origami
Caeli gave a gift of creativity and fun ...
MOMENT: Origami Fun
They made penguins, cats, rabbits, and hats.
MOMENT: Origami Fun
They made penguins, cats, rabbits, and hats.
Friday, January 1, 2016
This is 40
No better excuse for a getaway than Mommy entering a shiny new decade...
MOMENT: 40 and Fabulous
Not only did Tom and I get TWO nights away to celebrate my BIG birthday ... but we got to count it down in San Diego! We saw my 30s finish at San Diego's smallest bar then enjoyed a ferry trip with bikes to ride around Corondo Island to feel the waves on our feet. We also got together to toast with friends... first with a friend I travelled with, Juan Carlos, then dinner with a friend of Tom's from University, Blaine, and his fiancee Mary Catherine. Great food, great location, great life. 40 feels just fine!
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| This is 40 |
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| This is the eve of 40 ... and NYE: San Diego style! |
MOMENT: 40 and Fabulous
Not only did Tom and I get TWO nights away to celebrate my BIG birthday ... but we got to count it down in San Diego! We saw my 30s finish at San Diego's smallest bar then enjoyed a ferry trip with bikes to ride around Corondo Island to feel the waves on our feet. We also got together to toast with friends... first with a friend I travelled with, Juan Carlos, then dinner with a friend of Tom's from University, Blaine, and his fiancee Mary Catherine. Great food, great location, great life. 40 feels just fine!
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Arizona 2015
Our winter holiday just wouldn't feel right without our annual voyage to Arizona to see Grandma/Grandpa/Auntie Colleen.
MOMENTS: All Wonderfully Fulfilling
Our kids keep us, and everyone else around them, moving! Grandma playing soccer with Tavish ... then napping shortly after with Keva is proof! Tavish had his first official haircut with Daddy and Mommy admits that there's probably no turning back after that demonstration of improved skill. We rode the park train and drove the golf cart. We went to Butterfly Wonderland. Swam. Picked grapefruit. Went on desert hikes. Read books. Played in playgrounds and Grandpa's parking spot. Played tag anywhere they could. Went for a bike riding adventure. Sampled some local brew with Auntie Colleen and Andrew. Watched some tv with Grandpa. Tavish showed up everyone with his basketball skills. Keva's skills were a slam dunk. Dined and crafted. Then ultimately had to leave after a wonderfully fulfilling 2 weeks together.
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| It's always a fun ride at View Point! |
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| A fine view of the desert. |
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| Playground pals. |
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| Static slide. |
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| Grinning guy. |
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| Books with Grandpa. |
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| Beer sampling! |
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| The tye-dye gang! |
MOMENTS: All Wonderfully Fulfilling
Our kids keep us, and everyone else around them, moving! Grandma playing soccer with Tavish ... then napping shortly after with Keva is proof! Tavish had his first official haircut with Daddy and Mommy admits that there's probably no turning back after that demonstration of improved skill. We rode the park train and drove the golf cart. We went to Butterfly Wonderland. Swam. Picked grapefruit. Went on desert hikes. Read books. Played in playgrounds and Grandpa's parking spot. Played tag anywhere they could. Went for a bike riding adventure. Sampled some local brew with Auntie Colleen and Andrew. Watched some tv with Grandpa. Tavish showed up everyone with his basketball skills. Keva's skills were a slam dunk. Dined and crafted. Then ultimately had to leave after a wonderfully fulfilling 2 weeks together.
Friday, December 25, 2015
Merry Christmas 2015
Another wonderful season to celebrate together.
MOMENT: Ho! Ho! Ho!
The kids got to work right away upon our arrival... there were lists to make and mail, lights to see, cookies to decorate, cards to make, gifts to wrap, Santa to feed, gifts to receive, meals to eat, and celebrating to do!
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| Santa Visit |
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| They Made a List... |
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| ...Checking it Twice |
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| "C" is for Cookie |
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| New Name Ornaments from Grandpa Mike |
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| Arriving in Style! |
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| Christmas time Clowning around |
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| Christmas Dinner |
The kids got to work right away upon our arrival... there were lists to make and mail, lights to see, cookies to decorate, cards to make, gifts to wrap, Santa to feed, gifts to receive, meals to eat, and celebrating to do!
Friday, December 18, 2015
TTC Travel Smiles
Our journey to Arizona begins with TTC travels...
MOMENT: Smiles Warm Hearts
On our epic TTC trip to the airport on a hairy Friday after work with the kids, Tavish, Keva, and I were pinned in our seats by our luggage and laughing about all sorts of things. Out of nowhere Tavish says "I really like your smile". Heart melted, smiling and giggles continued...
MOMENT: Smiles Warm Hearts
On our epic TTC trip to the airport on a hairy Friday after work with the kids, Tavish, Keva, and I were pinned in our seats by our luggage and laughing about all sorts of things. Out of nowhere Tavish says "I really like your smile". Heart melted, smiling and giggles continued...
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step"
- Lao Tzu
Thursday, December 17, 2015
'Tis the 2015 Holiday Season
'Tis the season to be jolly!
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| Seasonal Santas! |
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| Urban Tree Cutting |
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| The Lights of our Life |
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| Reindeer Keva |
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| Reindeer Tavish |
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| Christmas with Grandpa Mike... |
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| ...but without Daddy for a few days! |
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| Christmas with Caeli |
MOMENT: Month of Festive Feelings
We went to the Beach to see Santa light up the trees along the boardwalk. We checked out the Brickworks festivities and did some caroling. We got a tree to decorate along... with our home and ourselves! We did crafts and created gifts. We enjoyed Tavish's holiday concert at school. We pre-Christmas'd with Grandpa Mike and Caeli. We even had an unexpected adventure of Daddy hanging out in the hospital for 6 days...but 'tis the season to be jolly, so we kept our spirits high in his absence while we awaited our holiday time together!
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