Showing posts with label Spring. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Spring. Show all posts

Thursday, June 5, 2014

Update on Cedric and Spring

Sure I can update you on Spring, I am the authority on seasons don't you know.
Obviously incorrect but I will say that I can't believe spring is almost over and I have yet to talk about it.
I have been watching cherry trees bloom and kids rolling on beautiful lush grass on Instagram and wondered longingly when that would begin here.
Finally, in the last few weeks our fruit trees have blossomed and our lilac is just now in it's full glory.
Our lawn is another story, it needs a lot of TLC.
We're pretty tough on it so it seems to be in a constant development phase.
I'm also pretty sure I let our beautiful plum tree die.
This tree has year after year produced enough plums to yield dozens of jars of plum jam even after we eat as many as physically possible.
In the last couple of years a second tree has grown next to it, this is the one pictured below.
It hasn't yet produced fruit but we haven't needed it to because of the abundance of the first.
This year, however, our big tree didn't bloom at all so I'm not expecting any fruit.
What do I know though, I'm no arborist, maybe there's hope for it yet.
Plum Tree in bloom
We managed to plant the garden again this year so now is the time when I sing to it a little, recite some positive affirmations then say a little prayer that something will grow.
I'm sure I'll be a good gardener someday, right?
You Auto Know
Looks like Cedric's not convinced.

 Of course I have more important living things to tend to so I give myself some slack.
Cedric certainly has me on my toes.
He is determined to attempt and accomplish everything.
His favourite phrase right now is "DID IT!"
He's so proud when he keeps up to his big sister and her friends.
Though I'm also so proud of him I often wish the thing he "DID" did not involve heights, speed or objects that could be used as a weapon.
He called me "Mom" today for the first time and I already miss his previous names for me which included "Mum-mum" then "Ma-yee" most recently.
Boy with bow tie
He can seem so big at times so I do things like not cut his baby curls off.
I totally understand the little-boys-with-long-hair thing now.
I mean how can you bring yourself to chop those sweet little locks.
I did however give him the dapper style you see above to eschew comments like "what a sweet little girl" or "how old is your daughter?"
I joke of course, not about the comments I do get those, about letting them guide my choices for Ced. 
This handsome devil can rock any style he wants as far as I'm concerned.

Thursday, April 25, 2013

You Auto Know is 1

I made it.
I have blogged for a year.
A whole year.

I'm exhausted...

But back to blogging.
Sorry, I got distracted, blame the exhaustion.

Being introduced to the world of bloggers was life changing.
Really, it was.
It's one of those things that you can't imagine what you did without.
Like children.
Or a smartphone.
{Not that I'm comparing the profoundness of the above life changing experiences.}
But really, some folks who share their lives online are brilliant.
I honestly believe that I live my life better because of these people.
I'm inspired daily by the blogs I read.
I'm also inspired to experience more because I can't wait to share.
Most importantly though, it's given me the kick in the pants I needed to document more.
Jeff and I used to be the type that would come home from a vacation with 2 pictures.
Now I'm battling with the "not enough storage" messages on my devices due to the abundance of shots.

Thanks to everyone who reads this little outlet of mine.
Thanks especially to those who comment and follow.
It means a lot.

On another note, we spent time outside today you guys.
Our backyard is no longer a lake and the bike made the big move to the great outdoors.
This was a good day.

Monday, April 15, 2013

Ready for Spring

It's just not ready for us I guess.
Fiona's all geared up with these sweet little thrifted rain boots.
And this darling thrifted Mexx raincoat.
I've had my London Fog boots for a while but did snag this spring coat for $12 on clearance at Old Navy.
We got Fiona suited up at our favourite little thrift store Boygirl Rewear.
We even picked up a pair of rainboots for Cedric-of-the-future since I couldn't pass up the deal.
{Charlie's breaking them in for him below.}
The store is small but never disappoints.
I have always been able to find exactly what I was looking for and then some.
If you live in Edmonton and haven't been, it's worth the trip.
Better make it quick though since they're closing their doors in June.
After 20 years in business it's just time to move on, maybe explore some other passions.
However, the owner is not completely leaving the store in her past.
She's started a Facebook group {link above} and will keep the likers in the loop should she decide to open again.
Happy splashing!

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