Happy Hallowe'en

Yesterday I helped Luanne (and her boys) carve four very unique pumpkins.

I actually cannot remember the last time I carved pumpkins, and boy did we have fun !!

They are not the fanciest pumpkins by any means, but they're not half bad. My "dog" may look like a bunny, and sure one jack-o-lantern may have yarn hair and a stash - but we are pretty happy with them !!! Thanks for the fun time Lu !! xo

Lazy Day

Pretty pretty pretty !!! Dan took this photos in Vancouver two summers ago when he was there. Took it because he thought I would like it .... and I sure do : )

So not only did I use a photo someone else took, I am posting hours later than normal b/c I slept in today for the first time in ages !! I am going to be a lazy bum for a few hours, and then go do fun things today !! Yay day off !!

Two Peas ...

Jesse and I are like two peas in a pod ... sometimes. Most of the time though we are two peas from pods in different fields from each other, LOL !! But we're siblings, and therefore scarily similar at times ... as is proven in the photo above. Love you Jes !! xo

Always Laughing

My family is always laughing. Even when things are tough, sad, hard, upsetting ... we laugh. I love that about us. It keeps spirits up and shows how much we all love each other.

This photo is from Mother's Day a few years back, outside our traditional brunch location, The Water St. Cooker. I have loved this photo since the moment it was taken ... I even have it scrapbooked and framed in my room !!

Love, love, love it, and all of you in it !!

Join The Club

To be honest, I didn't even read the framed sign about the Wine Club ... That being said, I do love how this photo turned out !!

This is a busy, busy week at work, so I appologize in advance if I miss any days and/or if most of my photos for the week are from the wine tour on Sunday ... I will be more creative again next week, promise !!

My Uncle Paul

This photo is old. Like first digital camera old. Paul might know what year it's from, since he's the one running the race. But it is still one of my favourite photos  for many reasons. It also appears to be a favourite of Paul's, as I noticed it up in their house when I was there this past weekend. I love that photos I take of my friends and family creep into their homes and get shown off - it makes me feel a little bit famous, even though I know I am not. Thanks to Paul for all this support and encouragement with my photography over the years !!!

Pillitteri Tour

Yesterday I went on a wine tour & tasting at Pillitteri Estates Winery in Niagara on the Lake with my Aunt Deb, Uncle Paul, and many of their friends. We had a lovely day, the sun came out while we were there, we tasted, we laughed, we enjoyed the limo ride. It was truly a great day.

SplitsVille

 Last night, I had the pleasure of spending the evening with three of my best girl friends: Candice, Christina, & Noelyn. We had dinner and went bowling ... my god - we are all terrible bowlers !! But that didn't discourage us from having a wonderful evening full of laughs and stories and chatter. It was such a great way to wrap up a busy week. We are all so busy with work and friends and family and life, that we don't get to see each other as often as I am sure we would all like to ... Luckily we make the most of our time together !

Love you ladies so very much !!

 



Bear Dance

When friends move far away, it can be hard to stay in touch. This does not mean you don't still love them the same, and think about them all the time. This photo is a shout out to Juny - miss you lots, hope all is well. xo

Way back when ...

Above you see me, many years ago, with my dad's bird Sally sitting on my head. She loved to sit on my head, and only my head any time she was let out of the cage to fly around. So often times, you found me sitting around as you see below ... as a preventative measure. It makes me laugh now, but when I was a kid, I hated having that bird on my head. Why did she like me so much anyway ???



Is it Friday yet ?

I get to hang out with these lovely ladies this Friday night and I can hardly wait !! It's been too long - again - since we've gotten together. This time around, we are going bowling - which should be highly entertaining. Looking forward to our adventures ladies !! xo

Cheery !

I love, love, LOVE fall leaves. I love them. I wish we could have them all year round. Seriously. LOVE THEM.

Oinkers

Dan & I saw these cute not-so-little piggies at Bronte Creek on Sunday morning. They were just coming out of the barn, and this first gal came right up to the fence to say good morning to us !! They are pretty cute & highly entertaining.

Brunch !!

Most of our family was able to gather today to have a great brunch at The Water Street Cooker, and visit while my mom's in town. Traditionally we go here on Mother's Day, and we all thoroughly enjoy the buffet brunch including delicious waffles (see below) and a huge assortment of seafood, hot food, desserts, custom omlets, and much more !!

Visiting !!

My Mom is visiting Ontario for a week ... she came to see me at work and we had a quick lunch yesterday. I am really looking forward to getting to hang out with her all weekend !! The above photo is from her "Moving Away" party back in March, which was oodles of fun too : )

Rise & Shine !

Sunrise. I love it. I could watch it every day ... if only time allowed. This one is one morning last week. Right now, as I sit & type this, there is another BEAUTIFUL sunrise happening. I wish I could stop time, and sit and watch the sunrise. Instead, I will go pack my lunch and have breakfast, and then off to work for the day.

Mmmmmorning !

Good Morning ! Above is breaky from one morning a few weeks ago ... I had a bit of a craving for some pancakes, and Dan would never turn them down. Works out well.

It feels like Monday even though it's Tuesday, thanks to a enjoyable Thanksgiving Long Weekend !! I am up and rolling this morning, heading into work to kick start a 4-day week. I am very much looking forward to this upcoming weekend ... let's hope this weeks flys by !!

Finally !

I finally got to spend time outside yesterday. Dan & I went for an amazing 3 hour hike. It was the perfect day for it, nice and sunny, warm and breezy. Amazing. Then we headed to my Gramma & Grampa's for dinner, which was lovely !! Here are five photos from our hike, because I cannot choose just one : )

Family !!!

I am very much looking forward to hanging out with all of these people today !! Thanksgiving dinner tonight at Gramma's and almost everyone in the photo above will be there - I can't wait !!

Outside Tomorrow !!

Finally, I will get to spend tomorrow OUTSIDE enjoying this beautiful weather we are having in Southern Ontario. I can barely wait !! I just have to make it through at 12 hour day at work first, wish me luck !

On My Mind ...

Can you guess what's on my mind these days ? Where I want to be ?

I am jealous of Dan, he got to spend most of yesterday outside enjoying what turned out to be a really nice day. Sunday cannot get here fast enough !!

Pretty Colours ... of 2008

Is this what is's like outside? Are there pretty fall colours everywhere? I haven't had a non-rainy day off to go enjoy the fall colours, and it is making me sad. I hope to spend all of Sunday & Monday outside - with no rain please !! Keep your fingers crossed for me : )

Funny Fall Berries ?

I really am not sure what these are ... but I saw them last fall and kind of loved them. They are sort of ugly, and rather strange, but that's what drew me in to them. I am sure they are out & about again now ... I hope I get a good fall hike in before all the pretty colours are gone.

Rise & Shine

A photo of yesterday's sunrise from our balcony. Today it looks nothing like this outside, it is dreary and rainy ... which makes it the perfect day to stay inside, be very productive, and get ready for the week ahead !!

Rainy Market

Today Dan & I went to St Jacob's Market ... I had my heart set on taking lots and lots of photos  - of crowds, and flowers, and produce, and quirky folks ... and it rained all day ! So I took very few photos ... but we had a great day anyway, and now I am keeping my fingers crossed that it is beautiful tomorrow for our hike.

A Pop of Red

As I have mentioned before, I adore flowers. This photo was taken just over a year ago in a park in Toronto. I am looking forward to posting some new fall photos soon !!