After our Algonquin Adventure, we stayed in a hotel in Belleville and went exploring on a wonderful beach (with a history). I found the bigger one first, and Ari found the smaller one a few minutes later. We don’t know what kind of shell they were or how old they are, but we figure they […]
As you’ve already learned, Shannon and I (and a little person) went up North for the week. Other than the mosquitoes, it was a lovely holiday, although I realized by day two, that what we really needed was a nice, quiet cottage on a beach somewhere with lots of other kids near by and a […]
See how she’s changed in a few short months?
From this:
To this:
I should do this every 6 months. Oh, she’s gonna grow up and hate her Auntie Caitlin!
We also went to Ontario Place and it was brilliant. Perfect weather, not too many other people, lots of new and exciting rides and it was all extremely kid friendly.
Rain can’t wash away a beautiful day!
My sister is here visiting and on Thursday we went and sat on babies for a few hours. It’s summertime here, almost, in Ontario, and the poppies are in bloom. Everyone knows that I love poppies, right?
I have told the same stupid joke for years and never gotten a laugh, until last night, that is. A co worker of mine was telling me about the time he went to see Cyndi Lauper in concert (at Casinorama!) and she held his hand during “Time After Time” and how it was so awesome. […]
Your house is on fire and your children are alone!
Kind of a terrifying poem, isn’t it?
Lucky for me, I live with a newly 5 year old who got crazy amounts of presents for her birthday. One such gift (from Oma?) arrived at our house a few weeks ago and has sat untouched since then. I got the bug to build today, so I helped myself to the blocks and built […]
I made cookies today and I expect them to be pretty much all gone before our bedtime. And that’s because they are the best fucking cookies of all god damn time. Shit yeah. Go ahead and make them yourself, you won’t be sad.
Oatmeal Coconut Cookies
2 sticks butter (yes, a whole cup), softened
1 cup firmly packed […]