The perfect snowshoe day

We're not exactly sure what's next for us. That's a little exciting, and a bit scary.  
But one thing's for sure: wherever we're going, we're going together. And as long as we can hike, spend time in nature and have an occasional snow fight, we will be fine. Actually, we will be more than fine. We will do great.

Blur

Today, everything was blurry because of sickness and emotional turmoil. 
I tried to see the beauty in the blur. 
A tall order.

P.S. Abstract photos of lego structures and K'nex constructions at a slow shutter speed (2s) with intentional camera movement.

Floating

The warm bathtub water scalded our freezing cold toes. 
Floating. 
Then, pj's and all five of us snuggled on the couch. 

 

On cupcakes, Olympics and patience

She said the soup smelled like Christmas. Then we made some cupcakes with toasted coconut icing. They kept poking each other while we watched the Olympics. We ran out of patience at the same time.

Her first birthday

Naomie (the girls only cousin - JF sister's daughter) turned 1 and we were excited to celebrate with her. The girls had spent the week preparing gifts and cards for her and counting the days.

When it was time for the cake, she was already so very tired from all the hustle and bustle, all the hugs and smiles. As soon as we finished singing, she bursted into tears and fell asleep exausted in her grand-dads arms. Loved. Filled to the brim.

Sundays

 

Sundays are for:
croissants and fruit plates
backyard hockey with friends
high fives
big smiles
an impromptu photoshoot 
and naps in the sleigh

Impatience

Yesterday, I felt grateful for good friends and impatient with just about everything else.