pumpkin patch

This past Saturday proved to be a cool and wet fall day. The hubby had been out of town for the past week and the kids were just beaming from ear-to-ear when they saw their daddy had arrived back home. The kids wouldn't let the poor man out of their sight. We decided it would be fun to head out to the pumpkin patch to grab a few of those big orange guys to carve later on this week. Even though the weather wasn't delightful, the kids still had a blast rummaging through the pumpkin patch in search of the perfect one. It was a great afternoon of hay rides, corn mazes, and hot apple cider. We left with a handful of pumpkins and of course Little Miss L. had a to pick up a candy apple to bring home for her treat. If you are living in the Ottawa or surrounding area, Millers Farm and Market is a great place to take the kids for an afternoon of fun.

Brace yourselves for some photo overload, but when I have these cuties by my side, it's hard not to go a little snap-happy!

weekend catch-up

Our weekend was jam-packed but I loved every minute of it. Saturday, the kiddies spent the day with daddy, as mommy attended a workshop on nutrition and hazards in the home - I walked away with some great information. All you parents out there, please remember to check your equipment/toys because over time screws can come loose, and we all know how much toddlers like to fiddle with little things. Saturday night, we were joined for dinner by some good friends, it was nice to catch up and Little Miss L. loves spending time with her boyfriend.

Sunday arrived and I was super excited. Why, might you ask? Well, my girlfriend and I decided to take a photography class together. I love love love taking pictures. It was great to spend time with my girlfriend, but in the end, we were both disappointed in the course. The rest of the day was spent doing all of the fun stuff - cleaning, laundry, and cooking etc.

We were extra lucky yesterday because it was a long weekend. Monday was Family Day which meant daddy had the day off to spend with us. We decided to take in the last day of Winterlude and headed to Jacques-Cartier park. The weather was a little chilly but nice when the sun was out. Our day was spent with wonderful friends, ice sliding, dancing, and filling our bellies with tons of calories. The kids had a blast and I was happy spending a little more time with the hubby. I hope everyone else had a great Family Day with their loved ones.

My girl Sam working the camera.

Having a big discussion over tea with her boyfriend from Toronto.

The girls and their babies.

Little Miss L. was determined to go down the ice slide. You would think being a mother I would come to Winterlude prepared but this momma needs to purchase some snow-pants.

Instead, I sucked it up and went down the ice slide in my tights. Let's just say that I had some ice burn when it was all said and done.

Even this gentleman wanted to make sure my tush was okay.

It was time for a little zumba action. It was the perfect way to keep warm.

The girls just chillin' and catching up on life.

This is one BIG chair.

I want one of these for our backyard.

Little Miss L. enjoying her new favourite thing - poutine!

My two handsome guys all bundled up.

Winterlude wouldn't be complete without digging into a delicious beaver tail.

Little Miss L. making sure her boyfriend is enjoying a winter classic (beaver tail) in Ottawa. I need to start making beaver tails at home.

Baby D enjoying some cuddle time.

Just amazed with the talent it takes to create such a masterpiece.

Wonderful Family Day spent at Winterlude.

Time to get your race on!

we love tulips

Last week, the hubby and I had the chance to take Little Miss L. to our local tulip festival. The weather was gorgeous, and the tulips did not disappoint. This tulip festival is known as the Canadian Tulip Festival, which is in its 59th year, and has grown to become the largest Tulip Festival in the world. It preserves the local heritage of Canada’s role in freeing the Dutch during World War II, and the symbolic tulip; a gift in perpetuity to the Canadian people for providing a safe harbour to the Dutch Royal Family at that time. You can learn more about it here http://www.tulipfestival.ca/history/.

Little Miss L. enjoyed every minute of it, pointing out all the different colours of the flowers, smelling them as she walked by, and she was in absolute love with interacting with everyone who passed by her. I love love love when the weather permits us the opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy the fresh air. I guess everyone felt the same way as the park was packed with people doing the same thing. For those of you in the Ottawa area, if you are looking for something to do with the kids this long weekend, then hit up the Tulip Festival because it closes after this weekend. If you haven't had a chance to get down and check out all of the different kinds of tulips...you won't be disappointed. You will be amazed with all of the vibrant colours, they have every colour of the rainbow.