Spring Thaw

I know I know it's Wednesday and I'm all "wait! I had the best weekend that I still want to share!"

So..ya! Had the best getaway last weekend! 

Spring is (kind of ) here and it was off to my bff Chrissie's home in the country weeee!  (you may recall my last visit "Nature Craving Satisfied")

Chrissie was so kind as to pick me up in the city Saturday (and after some keys locked in car drama -haha Chrissie) we dashed to Kemptville (closest town to her) for a special yoga class at the sweetest yoga studio called Bodhi Tree. Our friends Bhavan2  were performing and we helped raise funds for Helping Hands for India

I just have to say that everyone was so kind and welcoming in Kemptville. I really really dug the small town vibe. I grew up in a town called Perth and sometimes I find myself craving a small town life. I love nature and space but I also love the conveniences of the city.  Why can't I have it all! heh :) I just love how folk look one another in the eye and smile and nod, it's nice!  

(You have to watch this video for Bodhi Tree - it basically makes my heart melt)

We had an EPIC bonfire Saturday Night.

Sunday Morning - I just love being outside it was slightly rainy but it was warm and dried up quickly!

Spring? Is that you?

Sunday afternoon was amaaazing. Chrissie organized a surprise birthday bbq for Sam,

here are some snapshots from the day!

cheeeeeeee!

oh yeah, and then this happened:

OMG how Canadian are we haha Love!

it was a coffee and irish creme liquor kind of afternoon..

I LOVE the above photo. It was a totally natural moment that I dashed quickly to capture before anyone noticed. They should start a band, or a denim line.. Here's another :

Don't you love how he layers leather over denim ? I do xoxo

 BFFS

meow!

Nature Craving Satisfied

This long weekend I made a last minute decision to get out of the city! Destination: Chrissie's home in Oxford Mills. What a treat!  When I'm home it's hard to escape that "this and that need to get done" feeling. But when you're staying at someone's house you can just - be! My mum lives 20 minutes away and I was able to have lunch at her place on Sunday aftynoon - bonus! because it was also technically "Family Day" (hence the long weekend-ness!)

After lunch, Chrissie and I took a walk in the woods. I had been craving this for weeks now! We ran in the deep snow, observing the beauty that is life around us.

 turkey tracks!

 chrissie and chloe lead the way!

 you know that soft snow covered w/ a layer of hard snow? 

 We came to a clearing...

 annnd...happily collapsed!

 teehee!

I'm on my back here. And here is my view > to the right:

 to the left:

and above:

Sighhh...I'm eagerly anticipating bonfires and more connecting with nature come spring! 

 

wood burning stove   wild turkeys   kitty cuddles over night  nourishing food   great company

 

Thank you Chrissie and Sam for having me! xoxo 

Happy Birthday Love

A post dedicated to my dear sister goddess Tara Porter on her birthday, but most importantly, pictures of us over the years let's do this. Tara I love you!

 SheeShees!