I really needed this past long weekend and I really needed this glorious weather.
We went for quite a few long walks around our neighbourhood. After all, what else is there to do?
Most of the time we just walked the streets around here but now and then we decided to shake things up with a walk down to the Ottawa River, or up Carlington Hill:
Hampton Park Woods was also a nice destination:
Who was it that said spring is like summer in the light, and winter in the shade? That’s what I thought about this weekend, as I scraped a layer of dead leaves from a layer of decorative rock at the side of our house only to find a thick layer of ice underneath. Meanwhile, in the sunny part of the backyard, bits of budding greenery decorate a bird party that features an all-you-can-eat buffet and a jacuzzi.
There are actually three birds in the photo above. You might have to click to enlarge the image to spot them all.
The squirrels are also out in full force. This one was lining its nest with extra flair, faintly hoping that Backyard Critter and Burrow Magazine will take notice of this fancy renovation:
And of course, there was Easter chocolate, and carrot cake. (Here’s the recipe! It’s a keeper for sure.)
Easter with older kids/young adults is miles away from Easter morning days gone by. For starters, it’s definitely a lot quieter.
I can’t rightly complain though.
I hope your weekend was a tranquil one and that you’re enjoy some of this lovely weather.
