Happy Birthday Mom!

I'm sorry I haven't posted in a long while. Spring is finally here! And what a gorgeous and warm spring it's been so far. I love it. Evening walks, sitting out on our back deck (bug free I might add!!)and watching my plants come to life once again. It's such a magical time of year.

This past weekend my Mom celebrated her birthday! I took these photos of her awhile back and I just love them. Isn't she gorgeous? I think I get my smile from her.

This coming June she will be retiring and starting a new adventure in her life.
Here's to you Mom! Thank you for always being there for me and supporting me! You are so beautiful! I love you.

Kitten Love...

My little guy, Oscar, is growing like a weed! He's already nearly 12 pounds and he's only 6 months old. His markings are becoming so pronounced and he's looking almost wild with his mane growing in. He's a sweet boy but also is mildly crazy. He runs around the house like a little terror and tests his boundaries endlessly. He's also a huge water fan. Now cats are normally not water lovers. Oscar is the exception. He has a bizarre fascination with it. He plays in his water dish, batting his little mouse toys in the dish to "give them a swim". Or he attempts to (even much to my disliking) jump in the bathroom sinks to see what's going on. Sticking his paw into the drains or if you turn on the taps, putting his head under or biting at the stream. The toilet is also a fascination with him as well. I've heard him splashing in there as well. Curiosity is high! hahaha.

Thinking of Summer....

I am craving spring and summer pretty badly. I hate this cold already. I was surfing around my photos the other day and found these lovely summery images and they just made me smile. So I decided to share.

This one is of my darling little niece,Emily. It was taken quite awhile ago, but her expression in this photo is just so priceless. I'm sure one day she'll hate this photo. haha.

New Year!

Happy New Year! I can't believe how fast 2009 has gone. It feels like time is moving faster these days for me.
I think that 2010 will be a great year and I can't wait to see what it has in store for me!

Stay tuned!

Introducing Oscar!

Andrew and I decided to get a kitten! He's a Maine Coon cat that we got from a breeder here in Manitoba. Maine Coons are like gentle giants. They grow to be sometimes up to 18-20 pounds, but are one of the most "dog-like" of the cat breeds and are extremely gentle and kind. His name is Oscar and he has already stolen our hearts!

Around the Homestead- Vintage fun

I love how timeless the countryside feels. Living out in the country with fields and hay bales and wheat surrounding me I feel like I can escape daily from the hustle and bustle of life. I decided to walk around my place and snap some shots then decided to give them a bit of a vintage spin in order to portray that timeless quality the landscape seems to have on me.

Erin and David- Married

Erin and David's wedding was this past Saturday and what a beautiful day it was! I felt so honored to be a part of the day and by the end I truly felt like family. Erin and David are two very special people and their family and friends are energetic and very loving. Thank you for making me part of your day.

The day started out with the girls getting ready.The ring bearer, Mick, was a total little heart breaker in his sweet little suit and tie. And the flower girl Emma was just radiant and full of smiles. The girls toasted with some champagne and finished up their makeup and hair before the boys arrived.

We decided to do pictures before the ceremony. The first stop was to Kings Park for a few photos, then on to the Exchange District for a more urban feel. Finally we arrived at the Millenium Centre where the ceremony and reception took place. We took a few more photos then prepared for the ceremony. The reception took place following the ceremony and everyone had a lovely time. It was such a beautiful wedding!

Thanks again guys!

This was Mick's reaction to the girls getting ready. hahaha.

Erin and David's three little fur children, Molly, Sophie, and Tony, looked on as everyone was getting ready. Aren't they sweet?

Emma was just so sweet!

Maid of Honor and bride's sister, Angela. Gorgeous picture!

Isn't he a little heart breaker already?

Guys and an alley wall.... Inspiration hit....

This is one of my favs.

The bouquets were stunning.

The back of the bridesmaid dresses were really unique. Great dresses that could easily be worn again.