a rainy spring day

It's an extra long (and rainy) weekend for us here in Canada. A few drops won't melt us, we're just happy the snow has finally stopped falling. It finally looks, feels and smells like the spring we know and love. Here are a few pictures from our day at the park.

these two are so sweet together

my delicious garden burger with sprouts and hummus.

Winnie the Pooh was named after Winnipeg

This bird landed on the cup in my hand for a second! Scared me, but he sure is pretty.

notes on the day :

Luke and Eve are so sweet together, today especially. I ate a delicious garden burger with sprouts and hummus (my favorite condiment). I also tried Stevia for the first time and did not like it AT ALL. Winnie the Pooh is named after Winnipeg. Eve thought the boy with the boot fountain was peeing. The little blue bird flew off the trees above and briefly sat on the coffee cup in my hand! Then he tried to sit in Todds palm. What a forward bird! We were so happy to see the little shed cottage in the English garden has been re-built. I was so sad to find it had burned down last year, and this was a nice surprise.

the grand canyon

Here it is, the final post of our trip to Nevada/Arizona. I suppose I didn't know what to expect of the Grand Canyon. Seeing as it's one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, I knew we were in for an experience. The truth is, these photos just can't capture the awe inspiring views of the canyons south rim. It is an incredible place that must be seen to be believed. 

Have you been to the Grand Canyon? What was your experience? 

a beautiful app

This week my lovely friends Elsie & Emma released A Beautiful Mess App. It's a pretty exciting new venture for them. I had a chance to review the app while the kids reviewed some rock candy and licorice, a nice touch. While candy isn't part of the .99 itunes purchase, it's still a pretty sweet app. The image styling enjoyed by readers of the award winning blog A Beautiful Mess is at your fingertips, ready to be added to your own iphone, pad or pod photos. Doodles, borders, handwritten messages, and fonts are easy to rotate, re size and color for a new look each time. Many of us use our Instagram feeds as a form of digital scrapbooking. This app takes it one step further, creating layouts for your Instagram feed or personal blog in a snap! Several in app purchases give you the option to expand your catalog of embellishments, and there is plenty of room for new additions. This app plays well with other photo editing apps too.

I'm so happy for Elsie & Emma. Check out A Beautiful Mess app and their blog today.