Valleyview Hike

Saturday we joined our friends, Kathryn & Sharmin and their twins, Fisher and Indigo! It was a great day to enjoy the great outdoors, and the kids just loved it too. It was great, Sofia was so tuckered out that when we got home she slept for 4 hours...

Got the blues!

Sofia is quite the little artist. She is quite involved as she takes her time creating various masterpieces. She decided today, that painting on her easle was not enough, I guess she wanted to feel the texture to "become one with the art". So as I left her alone so I could do various things around the house, I was surprised come back to discover her painting her hands and arms... I guess you can't really be surprised with a two year old, as she is constantly trying to experience many new things. Some times it is hard to remember that she needs just to be a kid and learn what the world has to offer.

Just past Tranquille on the Lake...

Today we, { Audrey & Tye, Sofia and I} took advantage of our lovely spring weather and went on a quick hike. This place is just past the Tranquille Farm and it is a short hike to a great park, where we enjoyed a sunshine filled lunch and the kids ran around to their hearts content....

Sarah & Sam

I must admit I did enjoy having my younger sister and her husband here for their month long visit. The came by bus all the way from Ontario just to see me and my family. Sofia really loved spending time and often says, "saw-rah, sam, comming back?" Well, we certainly hope to see they back out here enjoying all that Beautiful British Columbia has to offer. Here are a few of my favorite photos of them.

My Violin

This christmas I was blessed to recieve a violin from my in-laws. They had somehow remembered that I had once or twice mentioned that one day I'd love to learn to play. I didn't quite expect that day to come so soon! So far I've had a few informal lessons from a very talented girl (Cheryl). And I've managed to teach myself to play two songs: "Twinkle, Twinkle" and "Jesus loves me". Who knows, maybe one day I'll be able to serinade all those of you who have honored me by playing your guitar over and over for me. (thanks, Amanda!)

mmmm chocolate

Even before sofia was down for her nap, I couldn't stop thinking about the decadent chocolate bar stashed above my fridge... I cannot help it! For me chocolate cannot be a cheep experience. I crave just a tiny piece here and there of that dark, delicious substance. I've figured it out. The only kind of chocolate that I enjoy is expensive. Don't even think of offering me a cadburys, or hershy's... I won't enjoy it. Sure I might politely take a piece, but in my mind I am thinking of what an insult to chocolate these cheep bars offer. And so with Sofia quietly tucked into her cosy bed, I sneak off and make a cup of tea and enjoy my quiet moment of luxury that this particular chocolate bar gives....

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