Christmas 2011 is officially a wrap

This is a bit late in the game, I know, but for personal scrapbooky reasons I do like to write about our yearly Christmas adventures. This year, more than ever, we decided to pare it down. Looking ahead to our renovation we realized we needed (a) to save some money and (b) bring fewer things … Continue reading →

December 25, 2011 in photos

One hour at a time (as per this post). I'll be uploading with my iPhone as I go! 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 … Continue reading →

Swirly greeting cards

Sadly, I often find myself digging around for blank greeting cards: a Christmas card for the bus driver, a thank you for a dinner or gift received, a birthday card for a little friend... gah! Let's just say I am consistently unprepared in this category of Home Life and am always struggling to keep … Continue reading →

Advent activity #9 – Roasting chestnuts

What is it about Christmas and chestnuts? The link was probably made because of a certain song we hear a lot this time of year: "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose..." The Nat King Cole version is a favourite of mine, so before I go much further, please allow me … Continue reading →

Advent activity #8 – Puppy birthday parties

Last night we had friends over for a little birthday party for Piper. They brought their dog too, who happens to be one of Piper's best friends. We had so much fun that I forgot to snap a single photo. I sent out the E-vite the week before. There were treats for the people (sparkling apple … Continue reading →

a peek inside the fishbowl

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Christmas 2011 is officially a wrap

December 25, 2011 in photos

Swirly greeting cards

Advent activity #9 – Roasting chestnuts

Advent activity #8 – Puppy birthday parties