blogging Break

       Lately I'm finding myself burning the candles at both ends, so I'm taking a little blogging break. Be back in June!

        

     

Mama Monday: Get Outside

I wouldn't consider myself an outdoorsy person. I am active, if active can be defined as running up and down stairs, pushing kids on the swings and wrestling a squirmy 11 month old during diaper changes. Honestly, I'd rather be sitting and drinking coffee and reading magazines or blogs. Having said that, I know how important it is to spend time outside in nature. I came across an interview with David Suzuki about the 30x30 Nature Challenge. When I was talking about it with Duncan, he said he thought it was silly that there has to be a "challenge" for everything, but I guess it's gotten to this point. People need an organized challenge to do anything, including spending time outside.

My whole reason for including it as a "Mama Monday" post is that I realize if I'm not going to make the effort for myself to spend more time outside, I need to do it for my kiddos. So, we are taking part in the 30x30 nature challenge. There is even a weekly photo contest with a chance to win some great prizes! Here are a few of our nature challenge photos. I hope you enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Weekend

Happy Friday! What are you doing for Mother's Day? I'm planning on spending time with Duncan and my littles, as well as my sisters and niece who have been visiting for the week. I'm hoping to have some chocolate cake and a pedicure as well (in case a certain someone is reading, wink wink). I'm always browsing the web (probably too much), and find links that I want to share. Duncan usually isn't very interested, so I thought I would share with you. Now I know this isn't groundbreaking, but I'm going to try and make it a weekly post and see how things go. Have a great weekend.

Nails Across America

Belle's favorite Ipad app

Happy Mother's Day from the animal world

The 45 most legendary photos ever taken

A pop of colour

Song for the weekend

This is food shopping

A forgotten pioneer

30x30 Nature Challenge


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Pinspiration: Nautical 1st Birthday

I can't believe it, but my little man O is going to be one year old in less than one month! It's like he was just born yesterday, but also like he's been here forever. So, as the big day approaches, I've been perusing Pinterest for some party inspiration. It looks like we're going with the nautical theme. Here are some of my Pinterest favorites! (They can all be found on my nautical birthday board)

 

The Cake

 

 

 

 

The Food and Decor

 

 

  

 Love this photo booth idea

 

The Details

 

 

 Something for the "big kids"

 

 

 

 

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