Ever changing

We had so much fun strawberry picking last year with Eloise that I couldn't wait to do it again this year. But I forgot that toddlers are fickle and never remain the same. She did not like it this year and wanted to leave almost immediately. A few factors may have changed her mood towards picking strawberries this year though. By the time we arrived, it was already noon and it was hot. Strawberry season opened late this year because of the harsh winter we had and they weren't as sweet to Eloise.

So we picked flowers for her grandmother instead. I'm glad she found something else she liked doing!

Kiyomi & Paul on this magical island

We escaped the city and ventured to the Toronto Islands for the evening. Summer evenings are magical but it is definitely made more magical on the Islands.

I have fallen in love with these two, this island, this summer.

I can't wait for Kiyomi & Paul's summer wedding in a few weeks.

What Kids Say

Ellie has been talking up a storm ever since she was one and a half years old. At first, it was two word sentences, then three, then five! Now I have full conversations with her and she always makes me laugh. She says the funniest things and I don't want to forget (because I know I will!), so I started writing some of her funny phrases down in this little notebook. Some things she says regularly, but other sentences only happened once.

These are some of my favourites, I am hoping for lots more as she gets older!

"I like balance"

"underwear has a ponytail"

"sunny day is broken" - when referring to a cloudy day


Ellie is now a little bit over 2 years old. I have been enjoying this age a lot. There are no terrible twos here! I think we have passed some harder stages, and I know there will be harder ones to come. But for now, I'm really enjoying my little 2 year old!

Tara & Tyler : engaged

Before Tara & Tyler jet off to celebrate their wedding in Trinidad, we spent a sunny evening in their neighbourhood of Kensington Market. I've known Tyler for many years and have never seen him happier than when he is with Tara! I couldn't stop smiling with these two!

I'm so sad I won't be able to celebrate their wedding with them in person, but I am so honoured to be part of it in a small way!

Congratulations Tara & Tyler! I can't wait to hear about your wedding when you return!