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  • Friends

    Since it’s the weekend we are getting to spend some quality time with the friends that keep drawing us back to this beautiful country. We have known these girls for… Read more

  • Two Oceans Round Two

    For Christmas this year we gave the kids “tickets” for some of the outings we had planned for our time here. One of the tickets was for the Two Oceans… Read more

  • Even grocery shopping is fun here

    Charlie is struggling to adjust himself to all the newness here. This little boy loves his routine and familiarity and a 6 hour time difference and switching hemispheres is not… Read more

  • Hey baby let’s go to the beach

    We got off to a slow start today. The kids slept until 10 when I woke them. Even little Nora cooperated and only woke up twice through the night and… Read more

  • Phew.

    I am so glad that’s over. Let me just say that being in transit for 35 hours straight with three children 4 and under is not for the faint of… Read more

  • The Bags are Packed

    We are currently on the road to Moncton to catch the first of three flights that will bring us to Cape Town. Two of the three kids are sleeping in… Read more

  • No use crying over spilled milkshake

    Turns out today is our last day in Montreal. We had originally intended to stay until Wednesday and attempt to drive home all in one go but we have decided… Read more

  • Parks and Huîtres

    Well this is it. The day we have been waiting for: Montreal oyster fest. The festival is a day long affair, kicking off around noon and going well past my… Read more

  • Living la vida local

    I’ve been to Montreal a number of times – I’d say close to a dozen but this is the first time with kids. One of the best parts of going… Read more

  • Purple lights and pink skies

    I just love the feeling of being in a city. I love exploring in them. I love public transit and all the people watching involved. Today was no exception. We… Read more