Wacky Wednesday

Our weather is pure craziness! Last week we were in the sunshine, warm temperatures and flip flops and now, we are back to snow boots, hats, mitts and heavy coats! This was the scene when we left for preschool this morning:

When we were doing errands today, this was the sky:

It looks like 2 evil eyes to me...

Arabella also went to the dentist today and she did OK, she freaked a little when they were polishing her teeth, but I think it was because she tried to touch the polisher with her tongue and she started crying. But looking at these pictures, you wouldn't know!


And for a little bit of sunshine, just ignore the disaster of a playroom around her...she was having fun!

Our Welcome Back To The Great White North

After some beautiful early spring weather, Arabella and I were greeted by huge wet snowflakes on Wednesday morning when we woke up!

It didn't last too long and Mother Nature had been kind to us ever since! The weather this weekend was warm and sunny...in the 60's today!

Winter Beauty

It started snowing 24 hours ago and it has just stopped. Now it is cold and blustery out, but we are long overdue for some real winter weather. I actually can;t remember how long it has been since our last significant snowfall and there were patches of grass showing on many lawns since it has been unseasonably warm. I was actually excited to see the snow start and it wasn't too bad out when we left for swim lessons yesterday afternoon. When we left the aquatic center, I was amazed at how much had come down in such a short period of time! And the roads were very messy on the drive home. But everything was beautiful and the snow coming down was the heavy, wet snow that blankets everything.
I took this picture after about 2 hours of snow...I love how she is looking outside.


These 2 shots were taken last night - just beautiful!

When I went to the gym this morning, it was still snowing. I took the camera with me since I was going to be by the Lakeshore and I wanted to check out the water. I was the only one at the park that I stopped at and it was so quiet and beautiful. I love the silence the snow brings with it. It was still snowing and the wind was picking up, but I made the trek to the shoreline and it didn't disappoint.




I love how everything is covered in the fresh white blanket and am happy to have had some more snow. I think that Arabella and I will probably go out and play in it tomorrow after we drop Jay off at the airport.

Winter Beauty

We had snow on Tuesday and then overnight it turned to a light rain. It sounded like cracking glass when you walked on it and when I was shoveling. The light snow underneath made shoveling easy. It was beautiful.

And everything else was covered in a glaze of rain. I love the way it coats nature and makes everything sparkle and shine.

Pure beauty!

Snow Much Fun

On Saturday, when it had finally stopped snowing, we bundled up in many, many, many layers and went out to play in the snow. Jay and I took turns shoveling the walks and then we had fun making snow angels and just being silly. It was very cold so we had to keep moving and make sure we stayed bundled up. It was a great morning and we had a yummy lunch when we came in from the cold. I am so happy that Arabella loves playing in the snow...otherwise we would be totally housebound in the winter here and that would not be fun at all! If anyone wants to come and visit and play in the snow, let us know!



My little tree hugger!

I love the design in the snow...it reminds me of the sand bars at the beach growing up.

Winter Wonderland

It started snowing yesterday morning and it has been snowing - sometimes heavy, sometimes light, with a little ice mixed in - ever since. We are supposed to get more snow and ice thru today...Jay is traveling home from Nova Scotia today and I am willing to bet there will be delays and/or cancellations with his flight!

Yesterday, when Arabella woke up from her nap, we bundled up and went out to play in the snow. We didn't last too long - it was pretty cold and windy - if it hadn't been windy, we would have played longer. We did have fun during the time we were out - we trekked around the yard and made snow angels.


It was so pretty out and I love the snow on the boxwood bushes...although they are usually covered in burlap so they don't get buried and frost bitten, but our landlord decided not to cover them this year...I sure hope they make it through the winter.


I love these rosy cheeks on Arabella from playing out in the snow...she is my little snow angel...she loves to be outside playing in it. I would love to take her out now, but it is icing out so it really isn't the best play weather...

I had to go out and shovel the walk this morning before the ice and sleet and then more snow made it too heavy. It was so quiet out, very cold and beautiful. I am happy we finally have snow on the ground!

A Little Snow

Last week, we had just a wee bit of snow. Arabella was still on preschool break and we needed some fresh air so we bundled up and decided to go for a walk...well I walked and she rode in her too small sled! It was pretty cold out, but it was nice to see everything covered in the fresh snow. It is strange to see so little snow on the ground and each time we get even the slightest bit, we try to get out in it.
She was tired before we even got out the door from getting bundled up and plopped down on the floor!
They are predicting snow for tomorrow...possibly 5 to 8 inches...we are keeping our fingers crossed as it is much better to get the snow now than in April or dare I say May!

Shades of Winter???

Once again, when I woke up this morning and looked outside, not much had changed. It was partly sunny and the snow patches on the grass and ice on the driveway looked more like March 4th (or in our case in Canada April or May 4th!) than January 4th.

It has been bitter cold out, almost too cold to go outside and then there is not too much to do since there isn't snow...but today I had had enough of being house bound. Arabella is still on school break this week and I needed some fresh air (hopefully it might help kick this cold I have). So after the 15 minute process of getting suited up to brave the cold, we finally made it outside. It was cold, the type of cold where the inside of your nose freezes, but we (or rather I) decided we were going to at least take a walk or play around on the ice rink that is our driveway!

We made it to the park and Arabella was excited to see that there were hockey players on the rink. We watched for a few minutes then she played on another little ice rink. She wanted to skate but I didn't bring her skates or hockey helmet...oops...I just really wanted to go for a walk. I think we may do that tomorrow morning. She did have fun playing or rather slipping around on the ice and then we played on the playground for a little bit before coming home for lunch.


At least we both got some fresh air and she is napping now. Trying to get her back on her schedule has been tough to say the least - I am scared for what next week will bring when she goes back to school! And now looking outside, I see little tiny snow flakes falling...I am keeping my fingers crossed that it adds up to more than a little dusting - it is January after all! But it also makes me think about what Mother Nature has hiding up her sleeve!

Snow Fun

We have a little bit of snow on the ground...much less than we have had in years past. I am sure that Mother Nature will take no time to bury us soon with the white stuff. Arabella has been wanting to get out and play in the snow, but the weather hasn't cooperated too well. I haven't been feeling too well - I have been fighting a stomach bug and cold - so it has been an effort to really do anything - otherwise we would have been going for walks. Tonight she and Jay went out to shovel the sidewalks and played in the snow a little bit. Even though there wasn't too much of the white stuff on the ground, she still had fun!

First Snow

When we were in the States for Thanksgiving, Montreal had a little bit of snow - most if not all of it was melted by the time we got home. And this is about all the snow we have had so far:

I keep hoping that one morning I will wake up and it will look like a Winter Wonderland outside...I never thought I would say this, but I WANT snow!!

Spring Snow

Yes, we live in Canada. Yes, it is March. Yes, it is the first full day of Spring. Yes, it snowed today and is still snowing. And I am sure this is not the last time it will snow this Winter. I wonder when we are going to see the grass again. Anyone want to make a friendly wager? End of April, May...

Thursday's Thoughts

Hearing: The steady rain and the sliding of snow and ice and it falls off the roof on this rainy-snowy-sleety day and night.

Tasting: A square of Swiss Delice dark 72% cocoa chocolate...YUM!

Seeing: Snow, sleet, rain, more snow, and finally rain. I wish Mother Nature would make up her mind and honestly, I really wish it was all snow.
Snow being removed in Montreal by the truck load!
Our driveway which has turned into a skating rink thanks to the snow, sleet and rain from today!


Smelling: The Pink Flamingo loose tea that Christa gave me from David's Tea. It smells so delish, I can't wait to try it tomorrow!

Feeling: Sore muscles in my back and neck after shoveling the heavy, wet snow off the front walk!

Winter Scene

This morning's storm left us covered in the most perfect white snow. When I went out to shovel the front walk today, I couldn't help but notice how smooth, fresh and pristine everything looked. It was so peaceful and beautiful!

In Like A Lion

The old saying that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb has been true around here. We have had a melange of weather lately - last week there was snow, some sun but cold and windy, some more snow flurries, then a very rainy and raw Saturday which turned into a icy and snowy Sunday and now it is a very, very snowy and windy Monday!

Yesterday, Arabella, Jay and Auntie Lori ventured out to enjoy the snow while I had some time at home to catch up on a few things and start some of my school work. It was nice to have a silent house and I was very productive while they were out playing. They had fun playing and exploring at the park!






The snow ended Sunday afternoon and just when we thought we would see the sun, we woke up to this:


and it is still snowing. Once again our front steps has disappeared and are no where in sight and I love how Arabella's snowman that she made weeks ago is still standing and now looks like a ghost!


As much as I want the snow to melt and Spring to snow her sunny face, we still have 13 more days of Winter so I am sure Mother Nature is going to make sure we get our fill!