What made me smile ... August & September

Our little girl ready for H's birthday party...

and later enjoying a strawberry at the party!

 Our little garden that we planted late in the season. Hope to bring them in during the fall if the squirrels don't get at them.

 Participating as an educator at Food Share's Annual Event "Eat In Ontario". It was a really great event to be a part of, but I definitely have to say I have a new respect for teachers. We had three classes of Grade 1's that day and they kept us on our toes. And it was a beautiful fall day to be downtown and taking in the scenery.

Some harvest from our tomato plants

Picking up this snack on one of our road trips. They disappeared fast but I remember loving them so much more ;)

Finding this little sign at my friend's cottage. We had an amazing time... and had some R&R. Though he were attacked by mosquitoes at night around the bonfire ;)

Me and Kate at a local farm. We also went apple picking that day!

 Displaying a couple of pumpkins in our home that we got from a local farm.

On our first apple picking trip.

Another camping trip with not just us but with some good friends. Always good times even though the weather might not turn out the way we want it. It was Kate's first time on a canoe too!

Being able to drink with my girls! And then realizing that moms don't get time outs for hangovers. 

Kettle popped corn from the Farmer's Market. I just couldn't put the bag down.

Enjoy the last moments of the weekend!

What made me smile this month... (May)

Katelyn's second 1st birthday party at home. Blessed again with beautiful weather.

Mother's Day. A yummy brunch and a beautiful day at the park.

First long weekend after starting work. And being able to wear shorts, no wet and cold weather. BBQ!

Katelyn's first time at the park and going on a swing. I've always loved the swings and love that she loves them too!

Daddy giving Kate her first surf lesson. Okay, she was standing on a flutter board :) But it was too cute! I will have to share the video soon.

 Grocery shopping! A neat shopping cart with a car in the front of it. A little tough to maneuver but definitely worth it to hear her laugh.

Katelyn passed out from a good meal :)

 Another 1st birthday party with good food and good company!

Finding a snail on the car. This kind of grossed me out too!

Picking up Grandma, Lolo and Auntie Linda from the airport after their European Vacation and going for Chinese food afterwards. Katelyn loved the steamed rice!!

What made me smile this month ... (March)

Katelyn finally figuring out how to move around more by crawling and not just shuffling her bum :)

Making cupcakes with mocha frosting!

Receiving dried mangoes and tagalog baby books from the Philippines.

Katelyn spending lots of time with her Lolo and Lola.

Going back to school for my final courses before finishing up my diploma. And my first assignment, putting my five year goals after graduation on a display board aka "My vision board".

Katelyn signing "more", "milk" and "octopus". Trying chicken for the first time and loving it. She also tried grapes and pineapple this month!

Hanging out with one of my girls and her beautiful girl and boy. Our crazy trip to the overcrowded grocery store. I can't wait to meet the addition to her family!

Another play date with "S&H". You can never spend too much time at the mall :)

Hubby being excited that he cleaned up the garage and was able to fit his truck into it.....too bad he wasn't able to open the doors :)

News of one of my dear friends getting engaged...that's right engaged. Now where will the wedding be?? UK, Canada or Australia??

Seeing my bestie and the rest of her family. It was great hanging out and reminded me how much I miss her and wished she lived in the same city :)

Katelyn spending more time with her Lolo and Lola. Haha. They came up for another visit. They can't get enough of their one and only grandchild.

Easter is coming!