have yourself a merry little christmas...

well look at that.
i'm done shopping and wrapping.
everything has been checked off the list.

for some reason that i can't explain
this christmas has been a bit different.

it's certainly been wintery enough.
soooo much snow....
and chilliness too.
perfect christmas weather!

it just felt like this year it
needed to be a little less busy.

i tried to avoid getting stressed out

because that is not what it should be about.

it's a nice time of the year to just slow down,
be grateful and enjoy what's important.

it's been a wonderful year for my little family.
we are a very fortunate bunch.

we really don't need a thing.
being together will be enough.

sending love and best wishes to you all.
hope this season finds you healthy and happy
and with people you love.
xox

i promise...

i promise
that this blog
won't become
my instagram blog.

and while we're talking about it...
don't you love instagram?
:)

i was in my little village of baysville...
two cameras in hand!

everything was so pretty
with just a bit of snow.

this is the sweetest place.

not a cottager in sight
and most everything was closed.
i felt like it was all mine...
for just a while.
*love*

please let me explain...

the real reason
that i hardly ever post
my blog...
instagram.
i love it.
i snap photos all day long
with my phone.
then like magic
they turn into fun!
i take too many photos.
i am an instagram addict.

i take way too many "selfies".
oliver hates my phone now...
he knows.

i feel bad for not keeping
my blog up to date...
but not THAT bad.

oh dear...yep i do that too.

i love the filters.
you know how i love to snap photos.

i capture little moments still.
i'm just not in the habit of posting them here.
but i should.

winter has arrived,
work has slowed down
so i will be here more often.
i promise.

it's that time of year again
and i need to get busy.
lights and trees and sparkle!
two cameras in hand...here i come.
xox