we said yes to…
- on: June 18, 2014
- By Gabi
- theme: everyday life, family life, memory keeping
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Even though this little online corner of mine has been quite neglected for the last couple of days/weeks, it doesn’t mean that our everyday life is boring and that there is nothing to say about it. It’s the opposite.
Our days are full of fun, laughter, exercising and just spending time as a family together. Kids are out of school due to the teachers’ strike so the little ones are having extra two weeks of summer fun.
There are only 4 weeks left till my, Ivos’ and Patrik’s bike race/ride and 5 weeks until Ivo’s Ironman. Then things will finally slow down a little bit. It’s quite hectic over here lately but I wouldn’t change it at all.
This is how we live. And we are saying YES to life.
Note: wordart and background paper are by Paislee Press available at the-lilypad.com. Photos edited by various photoactions created by my four hens photography
Leave a comment...weekend favorites
- on: June 14, 2014
- By Gabi
- theme: weekend favorites
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It’s been a while since my last weekend favorites post. Here are few of my favorite finds from the last couple of days:
:: this summer quinoa salad and 13 ways how to cook quinoa
:: these printables might come handy this weekend
:: this post about things you need to do to be happy
:: yesterday I’ve discovered Stephanie’s blog. her work is so inspiring!
:: awesome tutorial for editing photos
:: these stretching exercises
:: how to make homemade teriyaki sauce
:: tip on how to pick a ripe avocado
:: great post about use of essential oils
:: chocolate banana bread cupcakes recipe
:: episodes. one of the most funniest shows. we are watching the 3rd series now. it’s hilarious!
:: and THIS reminder
Wishing you all a great and creative weekend!
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round
- on: June 11, 2014
- By Gabi
- theme: focus on everyday
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Both kids love to spin on this “spinning wheel” at the playground. Their legs always hang in the air and they giggle and laugh and just enjoy being kids. I bet in a few years they won’t remember what they got for a certain Birthday but they will definitely remember all those joyful moments spent going around and around and having fun together.
This photo is a part of this week’s “round” theme over at Focus on Everyday. Please stop by and check entries from our other contributors.
Leave a comment...ordinary life
- on: June 10, 2014
- By Gabi
- theme: everyday life, photography
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The simple little moments of everyday ordinary life…
In the rush of our everyday routine I’m trying to enjoy every little joy that the day brings.
Life is good.
Leave a comment...four people twelve times| 05.14
- on: May 31, 2014
- By Gabi
- theme: family life, four people twelve times
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Kids of Steel – Whistler
May.
Well, all I can say is good-bye May, hello June.
June?! Already?! How?
May has been a month full of sport events and as fast as it came it will be gone just in a few hours. We had three weekends in row filled with triathlon events (this weekend is the last one). Talk about active life, right?!…. The first one was Patrik’s North Vancouver Kids of Steel, then Whistler’s Kids of Steel for both little ones and this weekend is Ivo’s half Ironman. It was really fun to see both kids racing together, but oh my, the logistics trying to catch both kids during the race were not easy at all. I will post some photos and more info about the races in the next couple of days.
Other than the racing, there is almost nothing new around here. We try to enjoy every single day to the fullest.
I’ve had a few exciting personal moments this month but for now I will keep it just for myself. I’ve been also working hard on getting into shape and trying to do my workouts on regular basis. I think I’m on a right track, I’ve lost a little bit of weight and don’t have as many sugar cravings as I had before. But it’s still a long journey to a self discipline for myself.
I’m also reading a book!! Like a real book! I so miss reading but since I’ve started commuting to work by car, I didn’t read a single book in almost 8 months! There is just not enough hours in a day to do everything I would love to do.
Hopefully we will have more sunny days in the upcoming weeks, I’m so ready for summer!
Good-bye, May. You were a good one.
How was yours?
Leave a comment...five on friday | in my ears
- on: May 30, 2014
- By Gabi
- theme: five on friday, music
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In the last couple of days I’ve been asked by several people what kind of music I listen to. I don’t think I have a specific “style” but lately I’ve been listening to our local radio station Shore 104.3 a lot and I really love what they play. I also get so many laughs with their Joonyer & Hatch’s morning shows while driving to work. So it’s a double win – great music and good entertainment. I decided that this week’s five on friday list is going to be about my current favorite music.
Turn the volume up and enjoy!
:: Raging fire by Phillip Phillips
:: Heavy love by Serena Ryder
:: Come with me now by Kongos
:: Magic by Coldplay
:: Babel by Mumfords and Sons
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