Life on Film {Restoule Lake, Part 2}

Another few images from our lovely, and I mean lovely, week away... That view of the trees... Well, let's just say that's the view from Jay's favourite spot, the hammock...

Life on Film {Restoule Lake, Part I}

A glimpse into the perfect week spent with our dearest friends on Restoule Lake... Until next year... Sigh...

Life on Film {Britain Lake}

It's a big day here today... My baby, who's not really a baby anymore, goes to school for the first time today... I am so happy for her... She's been so eager and excited to go to school... And I am so thankful that we get to send her to a school we fully trust and believe in... Where the truth that we are teaching her at home, the truth of God's Word that she hears faithfully each week, will be honoured and affirmed... I'm amazed at how quickly the last four and a half years have passed... And I can hardly believe that today, I need to let her go a little... I'll miss my girl... But this is the beginning... The beginning of the roots and wings... And with that, I leave you with a few treasured images from our overnight getaway to Jay's parents cottage on Britain Lake...

A Photo a Day {Bren in the Lake}

Brennah

08.12

A Photo a Day {Leah in the Lake}

Leah

08.12

A Photo A Day {Livy}

The next two weeks are very busy for our family! With Jay starting a new job this spring, our vacation has waited until the very end of the summer! There's a lot on my plate with big changes coming this fall... So over the next two weeks, with all that's going on, I much in need of a bit of a blog break... So if you don't mind, I thought I would leave you with a photo a day... I'll be back in full in September with some exciting news! We'll see you then!

Olivia Kate

08.12

Paris

Two years ago today, Jay and I were in romantic, wonderful, perfect: Paris, France... Enjoy!

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Niagara Falls...

We took a lovely trip last week to Niagara Falls... A little getaway with the girls, to celebrate Brennah's third birthday... It was wonderful...

On the Road...

Good Monday morning friends! I'm taking a break from offering a giveaway this week... No need to fret... Next Monday there will be another fantastic giveaway awaiting you... There just wasn't time this week to promote the giveaway as I need to... Why? Well... As you read this, I will be on the road with my girls and my parents to visit my dear cousins in Ohio!

When I was growing up, my twin cousins Amy & Karen lived several hours away... Despite the distance, we saw one another often and I long considered them two of my best friends... When we were in high school, they moved with their family to Ohio... They met boys south of the border and married there... I had the lovely pleasure of standing up with both of them in their weddings... Flash forward several years... Amy still lives in Ohio but Karen has moved with her family to Arizona... This week, Karen will be in Ohio, so I'm a road trip to re-connect with them after nearly THREE years! When I last saw them, I was just barely pregnant with Brennah... Now between the three of us we have NINE kids! Amazing what the Lord has done!

My parents, the girls and I will be visiting (and shopping... Oh 'Target' how I have longed for thee) for a few days... And then I'll be heading back home on Thursday morning... Such an exciting week... Brennah is beyond thrilled to meet all her cousins... And I can't wait to see the twins again... Some things never change... And for that I am truly thankful! Have a great week and I'll be back with a lovely giveaway next Monday!

(l-r: Alan, Uncle Gary, Amy, Tom, Me, Grandpa & Karen, circa 1983)

One Year Ago Today....

One year ago today... Jay and I were enjoying our very last day in Paris... A trip that my wonderful husband had surprised me with a few months earlier for Christmas... It was a lovely trip... With every last detail given careful consideration... In honour of his thoughtful planning and to just relive the joy a bit, here are my seven favourite pictures from our trip... One from each day! I hope that you all get to experience Paris someday, with someone you love...

Montmatre Cemetery...

The Eiffel Tower...

Exploring the Louvre...

The Gardens of Versailles...

The rainy streets of Paris...

'Cathedral de Bayeux', Bayeux...

The view from the 1952 Citroen that we rented to tour the countryside castles...

A {Family} Photo a Day...

Sweet B, shedding a tear on the beach {July 2009}

Greece Bound... {Evening Look}

Black Silk Blazer from 'Net-A-Porter'
Belize Tie Die Wicker Clutch from 'Monsoon'
Lele Silk-Chiffon Strapless Dress from 'Net-A-Porter'
Ribbon Espadrille from 'Matches'
Cascading Earrings from 'Zappos'

Greece Bound... {Day Look}

Leather Bag from 'Net-A-Porter'
Greek Palmette Bracelet from 'The Met Store'
Green Shoulder Print Fill Blouse from 'Debenhams'
Back Flap Short from 'Wet Seal'
Gold Seagrass Flip Flops from 'Monsoon'
Bijoux Heart 24K Gold Earrings from 'Net-A-Porter'
Melissa Odabash Palm Beach Kaftan from 'Net-A-Porter'

Greece Bound... {Accessories}

1. Bali Basket Candle Tin from 'Antropologie'
2. Vintage Paloma Picasso Sunglasses from 'Net-A-Porter'
3. Teal Flower Pinny Cover Up from 'Topshop'
4. Kyko Towel from 'Amara'
5. Planet Stripe Embellished Scarf from 'John Lewis'