photo credit. Today felt like a marathon — a difficult, nasty marathon. We’re leaving for a little getaway to the sea tomorrow morning and I had no idea how difficult packing for a three-month-old while simultaneously caring for a three-month-old would be. On top of…
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By the Pool
Read moreOn Sunday, we met up with my sister & her family at my parent’s summer place for some BBQ & swimming. It was the perfect day to be poolside — sunshine & blue skies. Roman had fun getting to know his cousin Aden. They are…
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Roman’s Nursery: Little Whale Baby
Read moreRemember my nursery inspiration board from all the way back in February? Well over the past few weeks, I’ve finally been putting up the final touches. There are still a few things left to do in there (mainly the shelves & the mobile) but most…
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Hangin’ Out in the Backyard
Read moreAfter a couple of weeks of relentless heat, it finally cooled down enough on Saturday so that we could hang out in our backyard for a little while. The yard is beautiful this time of year. Our black-eyed-suzies and hydrangeas are blooming. Our spearmint took…
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Recipe: Healthy Rice & Bean Cakes
Read moreYesterday I was craving something “substantial” but didn’t have much in the house. So I threw a little bit of everything together and came up with these rice & bean cakes. They were delicious. You can serve them warm with applesauce or sour cream or…
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another day, another farm
Read moreSummer is my favourite season and I love the warm weather; but the past couple of weeks have been brutally hot. Roman & I had gotten into a great routine of going for a long walk every afternoon but with temperatures close to 100 degrees…
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The Simplest Days
Read moreI remain convinced that sometimes the sweetest days are the simple ones. Perhaps it’s because when I’m slowed down, not doing too much, I take the time to really observe and appreciate how blessed my life is. Roman has been sleeping in his room, in…
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Easy Canvas Prints Giveaway!
Read moreThis month, I am so excited to partner with Easy Canvas Prints to give away one of their beautiful, 8″x10″ custom canvas prints. This morning I was thinking about what to order for my own print. I have so many gorgeous photos that I would…
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(Not) Sleeping & Breastfeeding
Read moreThings are never what you expect them to be. During my pregnancy, my main concern about breastfeeding was that I wouldn’t be able to. I knew so many women that wanted to breastfeed but were unable to. I hoped and prayed that I would be…