THE WORK LIFE JUGGLE

Oh yes, it was one of those weeks where my offline life definitely overtook any plans I had made for crafting up a storm or blogging. What a write-off!

Last week was a lull after the storm. We'd had a huge week and weekend, a first birthday party (which I plan on editing & sharing photos of really soon!), and a deadline with Dave's work which means less back up at home. So last week was all about catching up on other parts of life like helping with some business plans, sleeping, oh and dealing with another round of colds + kids. Please hurry up summer, our immune systems are strong enough I think!

Here's a few things we've been up to. Via Instagram @polkadotprints

INSTAGRAM THANKSGIVING

We had a lovely weekend away - eating turkey, pumpkin pies, sunshiney days, a spontaneous family photo sesh (trying to co-ordinate our limited holiday wardrobe for said photo sesh), and driving through the Canadian rockies which were majestic! So much to be thankful for.

What did you get up to on your weekend?

Are you following me on Instagram yet? (@polkadotprints) say hi I would love to follow you back!

A VISIT FROM HOME

I mentioned on Friday that my parents were visiting with us over the weekend. Well, they arrived! It was so lovely to see them, and to talk, talk & talk. And in between talking, we visited the mall, zoo, went on a date (woop!) and celebrated a little boy's 4th birthday; we packed a lot in! I didn't even get my big camera out a lot because I just wanted to just enjoy. That's when a phone comes in so handy, don't you think? (Totally loving Instagram for this. You can get a glimpse into my world & follow @polkadotprints).

It was all tears at the airport, and our house is a little bit emptier now. Time to distract myself with some creative projects I think! : )


Images// Polkadot Prints via Instagram

INSTAGRAM :: FOOD

I thought I'd group some of my instragram photos together that show the different food here that we've seen and tried. You all mentioned how awesome these marshmallows were, but they are just the beginning! Some foods are the same and some so different.
I finally found cheese that tastes and looks like the type we're use to, I'm loving these baby carrotts you can get in a pack, a cheap, easy & healthy snack! And those chocolate covered freeze-dried strawberries are awesome with a capital 'A'. I can eat a whole packet in one sitting! (that's not so awesome of course : )

We're off to Vancouver this week. I'm so looking forward to getting into a city and experiencing some of the sights and picking up some decor items for the mock up room. We'll take the kids to Stanley park and I want to head down to Granville Island again (my fave), do you have any other recommendations for us? I'm all ears!

WEEKEND WHIPAROUND

Our last few weekends have been filled with the country, family, interstate visitors, chocolate, little people, movies under the stars, making cardboard elephants, packing, birthday parties, the beach...here's a little snapshot of life from my phone to you! I hope your weekend has been relaxing!