Shark!

Two cute boys, 1 cute coat.

Xo,
Meg

Bucket List- Final Review

Summer 2016 Bucket List:

• Go to a farm
• Go to a park with sand and have a picnic (2 different ones)
• Go to a Zoo (African Lion Safari)
• Go to the beach (3 of them!)
• Go to Old Marina Restaurant
• Take Nick to his first movie (Finding Dory) We also saw Secret Life of Pets and I saw Bad Moms.
• Go to St. Jacob's Market
• Read at least 2 books (I ended up reading 3!)
• Go to Storybook Gardens
• Go out for ice cream at DQ
• Go to the library
• Go to Niagara Falls 
• Go to High tea
• Bake banana bread 
• Go to Riverside Park in Guelph

New addition:

• Go-carting (Dan's idea)

We ended up completing everything on our list. What a great summer it was! Hope all of my teaching friends and all the kiddos out there have a wonderful school year!

Xo,
Meg 

Keepsake Rocks

Last summer we brought home two rocks from The Pinery in Grand Bend as memory rocks. Then we brought home one from Long Point Beach and two from Marble Lake where we rented a cottage this summer. I see many more rocks coming home with us in the future. I thought I better find a jar to keep them safe. 

I found this cute jar at Dollarama for $1.50. It comes with the label and a piece of chalk. I also write on each rock to remember the date and beach we visited.

Love it! 

Xo,

Meg

Summer Bucket List in Review

I am really happy that I made a bucket list this summer. Summer can often slip away fast and I found it kept me accountable. Nick contributed to it which made it even more special!

Here is an updated list as we approach mid-August:

Summer 2016 Bucket List:

• Go to a farm
• Go to a park with sand and have a picnic (Nick's words)
• Go to a Zoo
• Go to the beach
• Go to Old Marina Restaurant (Meg's idea)
• Take Nick to his first movie (Finding Dory)
• Go to St. Jacob's Market
• Read at least 2 books (Meg)
• Go to Storybook Gardens
• Go out for ice cream at DQ.
• Go to the library (Nick's request)
• Go to Niagara Falls 
• Go to High tea (Meg's idea)
• Bake banana bread (Nick's idea)

New addition:

• Go to Riverside Park in Guelph (for those that have never been it has a train and carousel.)
  

Xo,  
Meg

It's August... time to check in again!

Summer 2016 Bucket List:

• Go to a farm
• Go to a park with sand and have a picnic (Nick's words)
• Go to a Zoo
• Go to the beach
• Go to Old Marina Restaurant (Meg's idea)
• Take Nick to his first movie (Finding Dory)
• Go to St. Jacob's Market
• Read at least 2 books (I want to for myself)- getting there!
• Go to Storybook Gardens
• Go out for ice cream at DQ.
• Go to the library (Nick's request)
• Go to Niagara Falls 
• Go to High tea (Meg's idea)
• Bake banana bread (Nick's idea)

Xo,

Meg

Bucket List Check-In

 We are 2 weeks into summer holidays now (eek) and so I thought I would do a check-in to see how our list is progressing and to add a few items we have since thought of.

Here is an update:

• Go to a farm
• Go to a park with sand and have a picnic (Nick's words)
• Go to a Zoo
• Go to the beach
• Go to Old Marina Restaurant (Meg's idea)
• Take Nick to his first movie (Finding Dory)
• Go to St. Jacob's Market
• Read at least 2 books (I want to for myself)- getting there!
• Go to Storybook Gardens in London
• Go out for ice cream at DQ.
• Go to the library (Nick's request)

New items:

• Go to Niagara Falls 
• Go to High tea (Meg's idea)
• Bake banana bread (Nick's idea)

Let the fun continue!

Xo,
Meg

Summer 2016 Bucket List

Summer is here! Here is a list of activities we hope to accomplish this summer between soccer games, camp and a week at a cottage.

• Go to a farm
• Go to a park with sand and have a picnic (Nick's words)
• Go to Bowmanville Zoo
• Go to the beach (Shade's Mill)
• Go to Old Marina Restaurant (Meg's idea)
• Take Nick to his first movie (Finding Dory)
• Go to St. Jacob's Market
• Read at least 2 books (I want to for myself)
• Go to Storybook Gardens in London
• Go out for ice cream at DQ.
• Go to the library (Nick's request)

We also have a few birthdays to celebrate and as you will notice, we accomplished one of my bucket list items already!

Xo,
Meg

7th Anniversary- Kingston Style

We celebrated our 7th anniversary in Kingston and decided to try out The Rustic Spud. If you're in this area I would definitely recommend it!

We both ordered garden salads and then shared these ponados. Yum!

For our main courses Dan ordered veal. He enjoyed it but we both agreed that my main course is a must try! I ordered sweet potato gnocchi. Omg! So good!

Our actual anniversary falls tomorrow on July 4th but between highway drives and soccer we knew we couldn't squeeze a dinner out too.

Happy 7 years love bug!

Xo,
Meg

May Days 2016

In May...

• We went to the monthly assembly at Nick's school as the Kindergarten classes were presenting "Compassion." So sweet. I got teary of course.
• We had A over for a play date while her parents were away. Fun morning!
• I had a lovely Mother's Day with my boys.  Went to Elora for ice cream!
• I went to Mongolian Grill with some soccer ladies.
• We had Welcome to Kindergarten Night at my school for the kids coming in the Fall.
• My principal won an award and we surprised her at the award ceremony. 
• I went for a massage at my friend A's house. 
• We celebrated William and Nathan turning 2. They're only 6 days apart. 
• We went for a bbq at the B's.
• I went to a Zumba class for the first time!
• Nanna and Nonno and Poppa and Gram and Rob came to visit! (2 different weekends)
• Soccer seasons officially started for Dan and I.

Xo,
Meg

April 2016

In April...

• E and I sold daffodil pins for the Canadian Cancer Society at Zehrs.
• E (from work) and I had a tea/dessert date at Symposium. Yum!
• Nick had his 1 month post-op appointment and everything is looking good. 
• We went to F's 3rd birthday party- Paw Patrol all the way!
• Nick started Spring swimming lessons.
• We had dinner at the G's to celebrate Miss A. turning 4. 
• We went to M's 4th birthday party- gymnastics style!
• We went for a BBQ at the B's- such a beautiful Sunday! We haven't seen that weather since!
• I went to Abe Erb for the first time for a co-worker's surprise 50th!
• We went for a BBQ at the E's. So fun!
• I went to see The Little Mermaid in New Hamburg with my friend M. 
• Outdoor soccer practices began! 

Xo,
Meg 

Ps: Bring on May... the month Nathan turns 2!

Diaper Head

Here is our little Diaper head Nathan!

5 months

 

22 months

He thinks he is hilarious! Which he is!

Xo,
Meg

Maaarvelous March!

In March,

• We went to Harry's house for a lovely 5th birthday dinner! 
• We went to Math night at St. Matthew School.
• I had a massage! Thank you Amy!
• My friend and co-worker E finished up her LTO at our school so we went out for dinner to say good-bye.
• We travelled to Ottawa for some family time on the March break. We had dinner with Nana and Robbie, went to Skyzone, went for a public swim, had lunch out and lots of playtime. So much fun! We also stopped in Kingston each way so we also visited with Nanna, Nonno, Tina Mike and the Vicentes. Whew!
• I had a lunch get together with my friend M. 
• We had a date night with the M's. This time we tried Nick and Nat's Uptown 21!
•  We had a great Easter at home this year with lots of get togethers with friends. E came with the kids for supper on Holy Thursday, we went to the B's on Good Friday for a playdate and lunch and the O's joined us for a BBQ on Easter Sunday!

How is it almost April?!

Xo,

Meg

Feb Fun '16

In February...

•  I went for Indian food with M and A. So good and nice to catch up!
• We went to the O's Superbowl party!
• We had a girl's night at H's. Wine and squares. Yum!
• Nick and I had Dentist appointments.
• We went to the skating fundraiser for little Abigayle.
• Nathan had his first picture day. Too cute!
• We went skating at City Hall.
• We had brunch at the G's house.
• Nick had his sinus surgery for the 2nd time. Hope this time is the last! My inlaws came up to help out and watch Nathan. Thank you!
• SoccerTots wrapped up for the boys at the end of the month. 

Xo,
Meg

Nathan the Pancake Thief

Sunday mornings we enjoy bigger breakfasts. Today I made some banana pancakes. The kids ate first and then Dan and I sat down to eat some. 

Nathan decided to join us. 

Step 1: Nathan is watching me smile for the camera.

Step 2: Nathan eyes my pancake.

Step 3: Reach in for it while still keeping an eye on Mommy.

 Step 4: Reach for it with full attention.

Step 5: Got it! 

 
Xo,
Meg
 

January 2016

 I'm not going to lie, I find these Winter months a bit dreary. We made the most of it though! 

In January...

• We went to the M's for a play date and lunch. So nice to catch up and let the kids play hard! We went on a date night with them later in the month too. Always a fun time!
• Soccer Tots started for both boys! And we went sledding a few times!
• Illness hit the house.
• Nick and I went to his school for a movie night.    (but didn't actually stay until the end lol)
• We went to the G's for dinner. Yum!
• E came over for a visit one Friday night. Lovely!
• I was busy working on report cards! 
• Tonight we are off to the C's for dinner! So nice to catch up and beat the winter blahs!

Xo,
Meg

Feeling Nostalgic

 I'm feeling nostalgic today. Over a pair of toddler shoes. There is nothing fancy about these shoes. They are Joe Fresh shoes and weren't expensive. 

But they fit both boys perfectly. As most of you know, Nathan is a lot smaller than Nick was. But for some reason they fit both boys really well. 

They are like the shoe version of the Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants. 

The velcro no longer sticks and the treads are worn. Rest in peace my favourite toddler shoes. Thanks for the memories! 

Xo,
Meg

New Medicine Cabinet

Here is a new addition to our main floor bathroom/laundry room:

I love it! Dan's dresser has been housing all our medicine. I'm glad to have it all organized and out of reach to a certain busy toddler. I'll post another update when our vanity is complete. We ordered a new counter top and it's not in yet. Stay tuned! 

Xo,
Meg