Winter


Winter Bliss

Winter Bliss

It was a lot of work getting there, to that cabin in the woods. But it was so, so worth it. To have the time and space away from ordinary life, in the woods.

Seeking Winter Adventure

Seeking Winter Adventure

Wondering what kind of winter activity we can do that's cheap and gets us outdoors for a whole day together as a family.

Snowshoeing Date

Snowshoeing Date

In a departure from our usual do-everything-as-a-family routine Laurent & I went snowshoeing, just the two of us, yesterday afternoon.

First week of Christmas and Winter

First week of Christmas and Winter

A snowstorm hit early this week and put us in the winter/Christmas spirit. Damien had Monday off work since the college was closed due to the snow. Although it was a busy "work day" for me (lots of food planning for next couple weeks) the kids played hours outside and ...

Snow Day

Snow Day

Today was a snow day. Damien was sent home from work, actually he never needed to go in but didn't check his e-mail in time. No harm, he just walked back home. We enjoyed a Valentine's day breakfast - heart shaped pancakes with strawberry sauce. No lunch date as planned ...

Winter blah

Winter blah

Photos from our hike today I was starting to think I was emotionally unstable or perhaps stark raving mad and then I realized, with the help of my insightful husband, that I simply have the winter blahs. So this hasn't been the most rosy week to post about. I've moped ...