When there is big white fluffy snow on the ground, I actually love winter. I clench my chattering teeth into a smile and it feels okay to be freezing cold, when there is big fluffy snow flakes falling down. When it snows, winter is alright in my books – call me crazy, it’s okay I don’t mind. Over the weekend we had a bit of a snowstorm (I say a bit, because for the rest of Canada this amount of snow is sorta peanuts) it snowed for 24 hours straight and Sunday we woke up to a beautiful snow filled day. We bundled up, Chris and I of course never bundle ourselves quite warm enough – and hit the slopes, the sledding slopes. Obviously, by the rosey cheeks and smiles – it was a great day.

And now I am off to get all bundled up, and hit the shopping crowds – because Christmas shopping just isn’t Christmas shopping unless, it’s last minute and filled with crowds of angry impatient people (just smells like Christmas). You know what I mean?

*My hat: American Apparel – boots: Sorel, and so are Chris’ (his are a few years old, these would be the most similar) – because a few people have already asked.

Actually more like: identically like father, and exactly like son. Not in just the way I dress them (hello identical onia swim trunks). I can’t help it, it just naturally happens – and King naturally wants everything that Chris has. My boys are so similar in their awesome big and little personalities, always joking making everyone smile. Some of those little looks or cute quirks only Chris has, King now has too. It blows me away everyday, King is Chris’ sidekick – many times it’s like they have inside jokes that I’m sure Harlow and I will never be apart of. It’s amazing, awesome and adorable (and super manly, of course) and I think if I didn’t have my very own girly sidekick it might make me feel a bit sad and left out (only being honest). It sure is a beautiful bond to watch, my little male duo.

*Chris has been working like crazy so we stole him away from work, went to the beach for a bit then out for dinner before he headed back to work. It was a really, really nice Dad break.

Matching father and son swim trunks c/o onia. NOTE: this is not a sponsored post, but those trunks they are luxurious and awesome (personal opinion).

HARLOW – Sweatshirt: C/O American Apparel – Skirt:Old Navy – Shoes:Zara

BRANDY – Tee:Aritzia – Belt:The Gap – Skirt:American Apparel (2007) similar – Sandals:Zara (2008)

Summer is so close I can almost smell it. Sorta, right now I am still smelling through sneezes and the most evil pollen I have experienced in maybe forever (it’s so bad this year, am I right?) – but metaphorically I can smell summer. May.31 (which is a few sneezes away) is the true mark of summer, all the outdoor pools, water fountains and splash parks open up and school is itching to be finished. We are so excited!

I am also itching for some consistent summer weather, I know the whole conversation on weather is a boring one – but really it’s all over the map these days (or is that just here?). I’m starting to think maybe mother nature is a little drunk, or she’s having fun with us? I’m not blaming her, nor am I angry cause well we all need to have a little fun now and again. Either way, it’s cool I get it. But maybe come June, it would be pretty cool if I could finally pack up some of the spring/fall gear – and maybe not have to worry about finding mittens I packed up months ago because it’s a little too cold to go outside without them. Okay, maybe I am blaming mother nature a little – but I have high hopes for June. Mother nature put down the sauce and bring us some more of the sweet sunshine.

I will be trying my hardest NOT to complain about the heat and humidity come July, because really that’s how this story goes – that’s why the talk of weather is such a boring one (sorry for that).