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Friday, February 20, 2015

Five Photos That Gave Me Joy This Week

 
My life can feel very busy.  I have three small children, an active  husband, a full-time job teaching kindergarten and a home to take of.
I constantly need reminders to stand still and enjoy the pleasant moments that seem to pop up every once in awhile during the flurry of the day.  
I find my camera is the best tool I own to aid in slowing me down and helping me recognize the sweetest instances of life.

Here are a few images captured this week as I enjoyed my family, home and life:
 
1.  A photo from my phone captured at a visit to a children's museum with just my youngest son.  I was able to give him tons of one-on-one attention (which he craves!) while at the same time learning about an ancient civilization that has attracted me forever!


2. This time my camera grabbed an image that seems "summery" even though we are dealing with nearly 2 feet of snow here near Toronto.  I am beginning a new crochet project and I have completed 4 squares towards a blanket that will capture the colours of our recent trip to France.  More on this to follow....


3.  I know this photo will make me smile decades from now.  The other day before school, my two boys emerged from their rooms wearing the same adorable monster shirt.  I thought for sure my oldest son (who is 10) would have turned around and gone back into his room and changed his shirt upon seeing his little brother wearing the same one.   But nope.  Big brother Bryn simply said, "It's fine we are wearing the same clothes, Camden.  It means we can be COOL together!"
(Proud Mommy moment!)

4. Came home to these hanging off of our roof today. Some of them are about 2 feet long!  They look so pretty and remind me of the ones that used to hang off of our barn when I was a child.  These are too far up for my kids to grab and lick, but they did enjoy seeing the "fringe" that had been added to their otherwise plain house!


5.  A travel planning picture!  My daughter and I are heading to the UK in 3 weeks!   We have made some firm plans like tea at Fortmun and Mason, but a lot of our week will be decided according to weather and what strikes our fancy at the time.  This is my 5th visit to London and I never tire of it!!
And after the UK, my hubby and I head off to Italy for 2 weeks in July.  We are doing a Trafalgar Tour and love the fact that other people will be taking care of us for a change! We have been reading up on the towns and cities we will be visiting and we are so excited to eat some real Italian food!


My five moments - I hope you enjoyed them!  
 
Much love to all,
 
XOXO
 
Bronwyn

15 comments:

  1. The monster tee shirt picture is adorable and the icicle picture is really amazing for me. Have fun in London!

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    1. I hope my oldest son is never "too cool" for his little brother The two of them together definitely warms my heart!!

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  2. Hi. Would love to know what museum that was. We don't particularly have Children's museums here in the UK. I have read about them in Canada & USA. I blog about museums, mainly in London, if you need ideas for your trip. I love making plans to travel. Just don't do it enough.

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    1. Hi Katharine! This one is in Kitchener, Ontario and it's simply called "The Museum." There are several "kids" museums in our area like the ones in Toronto and London, Ontario. They always have tons of "hands on" features and kid-friendly places to rest, breast-feed and eat a picnic lunch inside or out. I'll check out your blog for sure. I'm always open to new suggestions for new places to see I London and area. This is my 5th time there in 10 years and I love every thing I see each and every time I visit!

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  3. Lovely glimpses! I love how you make travel such a priority in your life. It's inspiring!

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    1. Thanks, Jen. Before we married, Kevin and I decided that travel would always play a huge role in our lives. The kids are already seasoned travellers, too, and can handle airports, long plane rides, city walks and park bench picnics like pros. It makes us very proud!

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  4. Oh wow!! Those are some happy things! I love your painted roses - such different colours to Sandra's original but I love them!! I want to make a cushion using that pattern in more muted colours - I.m sharing my ta dah of the finished blanket on Wednesday! I've never seen such long icicles either. Wonderful pics and great things to celebrate. J9 x

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    1. Oh! I cant wait to see your "ta-da!" I absolutely adore this pattern and love seeing what everyone has created using it! I think these squares will be a pillow to start with because I need to go and buy the most perfect shades of yarn at a store in the US. That's this weekend's plan! Then my "memories of France" blanket will truly begin!

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  5. Great pictures! Love the boys in matching shirts! Have a great time in London!!! Looking forward to seeing some of the pictures you take!!! Have a great day!!! S.T Pitt Meadows B.C.
    Oh We have spring like weather here, buds are blooming.........must say though when I see the pictures of your home with the icicles I am a little sad we didn't get a winter here........our granddaughter would have loved some snow!

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    1. Love the snow but I hate the cold! And I am so done with it! One more harsh winter like this one and I'll have to move out west! Love the icicles though- one pretty element of the winter! Can't wait to show you our pics from the UK. The countdown is on - 2 more weeks!!

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  7. found your blog via another one. Love the photo of your two son's in matching shirts so cute.

    Gill your newest follower from the Barrie, Ontario area

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    1. Hi Gill! Great to see another Canadian here! Thanks for popping by and becoming a follower! XOXO

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  8. How great that your two boys thought it was cool to wear the same. The icicles are just amazing... I wouldn't want to be standing under one though! Of course, my favourite photo has to be the books! - London will welcome you with open arms... and I really hope we can meet up xx

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    1. My boys couldn't be more different in personality but they always seem to get along. I hope this continues forever! So excited about London... less than 2 weeks to go!!

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