do you ever...

 ...have days that have you feeling like this by 10 am?  

no, just me?! :)

well, me and baby C i guess...

we got it done

 out with the bright green and mauve...

and in with the almost white.  Joelle's old room has been updated.  her colour preferences at age twelve were fun at the time.  i remember the many days she'd grab multiple paint swatches at Home Depot or any store that had them.  she was so excited to choose her room colours.  she went for it and chose bold shades~ and it matched her personality for sure.  

but her room sits empty now and Adam thought an upgrade might be necessary for him.  plus the wifi is better in that room!:) so we set to painting it.  it's fresh and clean and light.  he's moved in, he's happy.  so far he's even keeping it tidy and the carpet remains visible.  time will tell...

the tree

 what a great weekend to cut a Christmas tree!  Sloan's Village did not disappoint.  we had sunshine, mild weather, and yet a super festive atmosphere and fun outdoor activity to share in with most of the family (missed you so much Hannah).  as sweet baby C and i sat by the campfire listening to the sounds of my favourite seasonal music being piped through the trees in that somewhat magical Christmas forest (while my family went to find us lunch:)), my heart felt extra full with the blessings of the season.  the day was a gift.  

baby C had no shortage of love and snuggles on his first Christmas excursion...

the White Pine "furry" tree was a big change from our usual Fraser Fir, but perhaps our new favourite.  it's so beautiful...