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27 May 2014

Chihuly Glass Garden

TRAVELS WITH KID  |  SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

Spud's birthday request was to drive down to Seattle to have dinner at the Cheesecake Factory. Sounds a little crazy but we did it! We wrapped it all up with a visit to the EMP, which was amazing, and to the Chihuly Glass Garden, which was jaw dropping, and called it an "experiential" birthday present. The cherry on the cake was going with good friends. Here's a sample of what we enjoyed at the garden.


16 April 2014

Makes Me Happy: Spring Surprises


Our first spring in our new house has been full of surprises, including glorious tulips and bunches and bunches of grape hyacinth popping up everywhere! We happily added those daisy-like flowers into the mix ... the colour combination is making me very happy.

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10 April 2014

Ripley's Aquarium of Canada and Sawfish Love

A recent trip to Toronto was mainly about being with family but we did manage to squeeze in some touristing too. The largest aquarium in Canada had opened since we last visited there and it was getting some good reviews. So Spud and I checked it out.


There are no whales or dolphins or seals; that didn't bother Spud one bit; he's more of a non-mammal guy anyway. But there was an amazingly long underwater tunnel through a 2.5 million litre tank! If you can believe it. It includes a ride on a slow moving sidewalk which is a genius method for dealing with crowds — every spot is a front row seat to beautiful vistas including colourful fish, rays, sharks, turtles and sawfish.

Spud was really excited to see the endangered green sawfish up close, in person. He's had a fascination with sawfish since his grade 2 project on endangered animals. This was his rendition of the sawfish reproductive cycle. The two in love kill me every time.


09 April 2014

Makes Me Happy: The Long Awaited Sun


A recent trip to Toronto meant a couple of days of harrowing walks in -12 °C including the kind of forceful wind that takes your breath away, literally. Made us love the sun that much more when it finally made an appearance.


>>Welcome to Makes Me Happy Wednesdays. A photo. A caption. Just a little something for which I am grateful.

19 March 2014

Makes Me Happy: Little Breakfast Maker


This morning I woke up to this ... Spud made be breakfast! The highlight had to be the toasted butter sandwich, with a smiley face carved (subtly) in the top slice.

12 March 2014

Makes Me Happy: Our Little Bunny


>>Welcome to Makes Me Happy Wednesdays. A photo. A caption. Just a little something for which I am grateful.

05 March 2014

Makes Me Happy: Having a Field Day


>>Welcome to Makes Me Happy Wednesdays. A photo. A caption. Just a little something for which I am grateful.

26 February 2014

Makes Me Happy: Love Notes


>>Welcome to Makes Me Happy Wednesdays. A photo. A caption. Just a little something for which I am grateful.

16 October 2013

Makes Me Happy: An Inspiring Evening




Above is Spud with the Kenyan Boys Choir after a beautiful performance at a Me to We event supporting Free the Children. So grateful Spud and I could both be present at this super inspiring event. Also did a little shopping! For a great cause! Check it out.

Welcome to Makes Me Happy Wednesdays. Why not celebrate hump day with a little happiness? A photo. A Caption. A smile. The stuff life is made of.

18 September 2013

Makes Me Happy: Board Games on the Weekend


The rain came this weekend. Just the excuse we needed to bust out our Lost Cities game for the 10+ crowd. Spud and I love playing this and it has been awhile. It's about strategy, problem solving, adventure, and a pinch of math thrown in for good measure.

Welcome to Makes Me Happy Wednesdays. Why not celebrate hump day with a little happiness? A photo. A Caption. A smile. What made you smile recently?

28 August 2013

Makes Me Happy: New Portable Grill Test



Loving our new little portable grill — perfect for short hike-in camping trips (especially when the fire bans are in full force!) and for picnics on the beach and at the park. Buying it at the end of the season was accidental genius also, as we saved 50%! Happy.


Welcome to Makes Me Happy Wednesdays. Why not celebrate hump day with a little happiness? A photo. A Caption. A smile. What made you smile recently?

21 August 2013

Makes Me Happy: Piano Practice, Outside!



All kinds of happy here. Four pianos, around the city, each waiting to have its keys tickled, thanks to Keys To The Streets. Spud has already played 3 of them.

I lost the video I took of this particular day but Spud played Linus and Lucy, James Bond and my favourite, Hallelujah. Well, instead, here are Spud and Hubs playing Hallelujah as a duet a few weeks ago ... only it was inside.


Welcome to Makes Me Happy Wednesdays. Why not celebrate hump day with a little happiness? A photo. A Caption. A smile. What made you smile recently?

14 August 2013

Makes Me Happy: Evening Frozen Treats


Spontaneous evening frozen cherry yogurt treat while people watching on a picnic blanket with my guys. Just trying to get the most out of summer here. Before you know it ... Autumn will be upon us!

Welcome to Makes Me Happy Wednesdays. Why not celebrate hump day with a little happiness? A photo. A Caption. A smile.

17 July 2013

Makes Me Happy: Chilly Cherries


Mmmm. I truly heart cherry season. Especially when we are lucky enough to buy them from the Okanagan ourselves! The best way to enjoy cherries.

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10 July 2013

Makes Me Happy: Chilllin' on the Deck


Beating the heat on the deck with some reading time.

19 June 2013

Makes Me Happy: Poppies and Sunshine


Passing by a community garden walking home from Spud's swimming lesson, something caught our eye.


Welcome to Makes Me Happy Wednesdays. Why not celebrate hump day with a little happiness, I say? A photo. A Caption. A smile. What made you smile recently?

12 June 2013

Makes Me Happy: My Yoga Mat



Every time I roll out my mat I think of the day that I told Hubs I needed one for a class I wanted to take and he secretly ran out on his lunch break to surprised me with it after work.


Welcome to Makes Me Happy Wednesdays. Why not celebrate hump day with a little happiness? A photo. A Caption. A smile. What made you smile recently?

05 June 2013

Makes Me Happy: Piano Lesson


Sitting in on Spud's piano lesson each week, makes me happy.

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29 May 2013

Makes Me Happy: Closet Purge Day



Nothing could make me happier than Spud clearing out and organizing his closet ... without being asked! Hello consignment and charity. Good-bye overcrowded room!


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22 May 2013

Makes Me Happy: Victoria Sponge Sandwich Cake



Spud's latest creation from his Harry Potter cookbook.


Welcome to Makes Me Happy Wednesdays. Why not celebrate hump day with a little happiness, I say? A photo. A Caption. A smile. What made you smile recently?