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Are the dark days of winter gone?

We have had 3 consecutive days of glorious, warm sun here in Vancouver, I think we are turning a corner. It's been a long winter, too many days indoors with a toddler! The cherry trees are in full bloom and the daffodils are shining. Yae! 

Making cookies

I haven't made cookies in a really long time because I will easily eat a dozen in a day. But something moved me to make some and we had a good time doing so. I would include the recipe but it was pretty make-shift. I added less sugar than the recipe called for, and less butter, but then I forgot to compensate for that, so when I added the flour, they turned out really dry. So I kept the mixer running and poured in maple syrup, but that didn't help immensely, so then I poured in non-fat milk, and got distracted with something Liam suddenly did, so I didn't stop pouring when I should have. The batter was unlike a cookie batter, but nevertheless, they turned out well enough for me to eat a dozen!

Is it Spring?

We had snow the other day and it was -5 degrees, with a wind chill of -12 degrees. Not your typical weather for Vancouver in March, however the branches continue to form buds and the flowers are blossoming. It's almost here, it must be!

Max Wanger Photography

I found an inspiring photographer through Joanna Goddard's blog the other day. Nice shots. If you like these, check out Max Wanger's site for more.

(Okay this one isn't so much about the photography, as it is about the shoes.)

It was a beautiful day

The Evolution of a Snowman

So long....

We'll miss the snow

Favorite Christmas moments

An evening walk on the seawall.

Crafts together. (I'm so in love.)

Explaining cookies for Santa and carrots for the reindeers.

Playing with new toys. 

My beautiful gift from Bill.

Busy times!

I've been busy despite my efforts to keep things simple. I feel so stretched for time, that even to make today feel easier, I was dropping a package off at a friends at 10:45 last night. Seems my days don't end, and they still aren't long enough. I can't imagine how I would achieve anything if I had a job outside of my home. Kuddos to those of you who lead a creative life, work, raise your kids, have time for exercise and still have room left over for your husband and yourself. Are you out there? If so, please, do tell how! Anyway, I don't know how much I will be posting over the next couple days. We are visiting family and friends and our days will be full. I also teach my first Yoga class next week, I want to be prepared for that, so I need to focus some time on being quiet and keeping my practice up. I have to admit, I feel a bit overwhelmed right now. I love the Christmas season, I love the snow we have right now, I love playing Christmas carols, having the Christmas lights on, the smell of cookies baking, wrapping presents, sending and receiving cards... But a part of me is ready for it to transpire into something else. Something a little more organic; less shopping, more Yoga, less sugar, more salads... Don't get me wrong, I am super excited for Christmas morning with my son and husband, and the rest of the family visiting we have that day, and I am so lucky most of us are in the same town and not missing each other due to the snow. (I won't see my mom however) But I am craving a bit more balance. Am I alone in this? Well if I don't get a chance to post in the next couple days, Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa, Happy Hanukkah, and I hope everyone has a safe, healthy, warm few days. I will leave you with a few snowy photos from a full day in it yesterday. (this is not normal for Vancouver)

 

Staying inside

(Beautiful photo from this flickr photostream) I didn't go outside yesterday. I stayed in. Baked. Did laundry. Played with Yoga. Looked at recipes for holiday cocktails. Read books with Liam. Watched an evening movie with Bill. Had a long, hot shower that made my skin dry, but it was worth it. It's cold outside. Cold cold cold. But so beautiful to look at. 

My guys on a morning walk

More photography

I photographed two families this weekend so I thought I would share a small sample of my photos. Larger selections can be found on my website.