happy 2nd birthday Kea!

I can't believe my little Kea is 2 years old.  In dog years she's 14...that crazy teenager.  

We got Kea on February 25, 2011 and knew she was about 2 months old.  And when it came time to decide a birthday for her, at first, we went with two months to the day we got her, which was December 25th, Christmas and my birthday.  We decided that was a little too much to celebrate all in one day.  The Bf wouldn't be able to handle his two girls birthdays and Christmas.  It was too much.  So we left it for a little while.  Then when Kea started to loose her puppy teeth a little earlier than expected, we figured her birthday had to have been a few weeks earlier. We agreed December 10th was a good day.  And Kea was enthused due to the treats and doggy cakes.  History made.

Happy Birthday to my sweet little lady!! Mama loves you!

feeling young

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In just a little bit more than 2 months, I'll be turning 30.  

And, I must say, I think I'm dealing with it a lot better than I expected.  

(Much better than when I was approaching 25)  

That being said, I've noticed a few changes in my daily beauty routine.  I think I subconsciously started doing things with the mindset that I`m getting old and need to take better care of myself, I need to look younger.  I now realize that these are things I should be doing anyway.  I guess I've always been a late bloomer. 

A couple of months ago I started using a new face cleanser and have been loving it.  It's a cream cleanser that is supposed to be more gentle for my skin, compared to what I was using before.  And now I've added in doing an exfoliation wash once a week.  This has really helped with evening out my skin tone.

I've been flossing.  Let's be honest, we all tell our dentists we do it a lot more often than we do.  I can be honest in saying that I don't really floss, maybe if I feel like I have something in my teeth, but that's about it.  And lately, I've been flossing and using mouthwash a few times a week.  

I've been moisturizing like crazy! My face, hands, and more importantly, my neck! When I'm moisturizing my face in the morning, I'm making sure to include my neck.  And with the cold weather on it's way, I may even keep lotion in my purse.  

Whenever the age guessing game is being played (which isn't a fun game), I guess I'd be a winner.  No one ever guesses that I'm as old as I am.  Maybe it's all in my head but, this girl ain't getting any younger.

Any tricks you have to keep father time away?  

weekend roundup

This weekend was filled with gorgeous weather, time spent outdoors and of course birthday celebrations for my Bf.

Friday was a bit of a write off because I had an overnight shift for work, so my day included napping and snacking until it was time to head out. I'm used to long shifts and even a few overnighters due to my last job, so I was pretty well prepared.

Saturday, however, went just as I planned, slow and lazy. I think the only time I left the house was to pick up a few groceries, sunglasses and all. I spent the day with all the windows open in our house, canoodling with the Bf while watching some hockey. A nice quiet evening.

Sunday was the big eventful day! My Bf's birthday!! We went snow-shoeing up on Mt. Seymour. I have never done it before, and let me tell you, its hard work! but so much fun! I over planned as to weather; I think snow and mountain tops = cold. But I quickly learned that sun and the first day of spring = warm and perfect. I didn't even need my jacket!! We donned our snowpants (so we could play around a bit in the snow without getting too wet), some simple layers, and sunglasses and away we went! We saw some amazing views!

Oh! and I almost forgot! I made my Bf and awesome cake! I have no photos of the making of it though, I'm a little sour about the subject.....lets just say I'll be cleaning my oven this week.

Happy Birthday Love!!

More photos from atop Mt. Seymour coming later this week!

Boxing Day

Is everyone still alive?? Did you survive yesterday?? And those of you that are brave enough to hit up all the crazy boxing day sales, I hope your well prepared!! As for me, this is my first Boxing Day not working in over 10 years!! and I'm not going anywhere near the mall. Well, most likely. I'll let you know about that.

I had an amazing Christmas day, as well as, an awesome Birthday. Thanks to everyone for the wonderful wishes, the best presents in the world, and sooo much love that got sent my way.

Well, I'm off to the cottage for the rest of the week and over New Years, so I'll be seeing all you lovelies next week! Have an super fun week and all the best in the New Year!!!

Love ya!

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Happy Birthday Mid Sista!!

I know, I know, I get a little bit busy (replace a little bit, with beyond extreme) and I neglect my beloved blog. This is me officially apologizing to the universe, specifically my few readers out there. Love you guys!

Today is my sisters birthday (the middle sista), and we're having a nice family dinner. Then the real fun starts with the long awaited Sista Sleepover! Movies, games, snacks galore! Its going to be a wonderful night, and there couldn't be 2 people I love more to hang out with. I'm sure I'll have some evidence of our crazy shenanigans to share with you tomorrow!!

p.s. I will be taking a small leave of absence the week between Christmas and New Years. I'll be up at the cottage all week, and unfortunately, no Internet. That just means, lots of fun posts the following week!!

p.p.s. I feel that I needed to share that with all of you so no one gets angry with me in regards to my blog neglecting situation!