Happy New Year

How quickly time flies! I am still finding it hard to believe that another year has come and gone.  It's crazy that time seems to move at such a faster pace since we had our girls.  Everyday they are growing.  Developing into these incredible little beings that never cease to amaze me. Surprise me. Inspire me.

Looking back on 2012 - it was a wonderful year for us.  Full of ups and downs, twists and turns - a constant adventure.  

Looking ahead, I have no doubt it will be even better. 

2013 - we are ready for you!

Here's to another year, full of adventure & discovery!

Soon time to settle down

I know that I have been M.I.A for a while, trying to cram in as much as I could into the "final" days of summer.

I promise I will be back at it regularly with more tips and more inspiration - and especially, more fashion!

In the meantime, here is what I have been up to.

When in doubt, go to the beach!

Ice cream break.

Out for dinner style.

Family Tie-Dye project.

Trip to Sandbanks.

Business lunch with the lovely Christine from Purple Essentials.  

Fun filled day swimming and spending time with family by the camp fire.

We took a break from driving and found a beautiful and quiet beach.

Collecting rocks.

We have visited Menchies on numerous occasions this summer!

Making bracelets and necklaces.

Picnic lunch at Lake Ontario Park.

Shopping time in Montreal. My store picks - Simons and Zara.

The girls spending time with their favourite uncle!

More cottage time. A beautiful day spent at a friend's cottage in Ste-Agathe, Quebec.

Here's to the never ending summer! We definitely made the most of everyday. 

Happy September!

Life's precious moments

Discovering new things together. Helping them learn. Showing them the beauty of nature. 

Watching them spread their wings.

Here's to life's most precious moments!

Welcoming Spring

The beautiful weather has once again lured us outside and of course, led us on another family adventure.  We spent time by the water, had fun with friends and toured the Toronto Zoo.

Even though the water was pretty cold - the girls still wanted to go in.

Colleen with baby Hannah

I'm never one to show up empty handed, so I whipped up some yummy guacamole. Here is the recipe. Enjoy!

2 ripe avocados

1/4 finely chopped Spanish onion

1/2 jalapeño pepper

1 tbsp cilantro

lemon juice

lime juice

salt & pepper

1/2 chopped tomato (remove seeds)

Cut avocados in half. Remove seed. Scoop out avocado from the peel, put in a mixing bowl.

Using a fork, mash the avocado. Add the chopped onion, cilantro, lime & lemon, salt and pepper and mash some more. (season to taste)

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready.

Just before serving, add the chopped tomato.