goodbyes are hard.

Two days ago we said goodbye to this girl.
Words cannot explain the love and simplicity she brought to my everyday life, her gentle heart, and her calm spirit. She was kind, she was brave, and she was wonderful. I am blessed and so thankful for her and everything she was and still is, and will remember her always as a little sparkle in a dark world.

she was so, so special.

we will miss you sweet girl.

Fine Arts

On our final day in Boston we visited the museum of science, took a tour of the Samuel Adam's brewery, and spent the remainder of the afternoon engulfed in the fine arts. I would not call myself an art buff, but I am definitely an art appreciator- and even for those who are not, the building itself is exquisite. This museum is riddled with fabulous pieces and rooms that will make you feel as though you were plopped into eastern Europe in the 19th century. 

The highlight of the entire trip for me was the Claude Monet exhibit room. Being able to see such famous and delicate works in person was overwhelming, and I was riddled with soppy wet emotions. I felt extremely blessed to be so close to an original piece of history, and a collection that I have admired since junior high art classes.

http://www.mfa.org/collections/object/water-lilies-32724

Harvard Grounds

hello lovelies. i recently returned from a quick trip to bustling boston, and to say it was jam-packed would be an understatement. knowing that we only had a limited time to see the city, we made a list of our 'must see's', and opted for on the go over relaxation. it was a good choice. let me just say that the architecture of boston not only overwhelmed me but surprised me, and that it was one of the more beautiful cities i've visited. i've chosen to break the trip down into two posts, starting with a little tour of the harvard campus (definitely one of my must see's.)

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xo

Feeling 22

Two nights ago I celebrated my 22nd birthday. It was a lovely evening filled with good food and even better people. We started out by having a lovely supper at a new restaurant in town called 'Ten Resto'- fantastic. Then we headed over to a quaint little wine bar next door. My friends had gotten together and decorated the place for the occasion, and picked up a tasty little cake that ended up being just the right amount for everyone at the party, plus the wine bar staff! 

I tried three new different types of wine and one old favorite! I used to be big on wines imported from Chile, but in the last year I've moved into more local wines from Canada and the US. 

Cheers! xo

New Brunswick

I have lived in the province of New Brunswick for twenty-two years and still have yet to see its ins and outs. Unfortunately, when I imagine a vacation or plan a trip, anywhere remotely local just doesn't seem to appeal to me. Canada is a remarkably beautiful and preserved country, and New Brunswick is a gem. 

It wasn't until recently when asked numerous questions about the Bay of Fundy and it's national parks (which we did not know the answers to) that Amanda and I decided to take a little day trip to some of New Brunswick's finest. 

 Fundy National Park/ Alma

We enjoyed a beautiful picnic at Hopewell Rocks at high tide, and took the scenic route back to Fredericton through Alma and Fundy National Park. It was definitely a day to remember and a huge reminder to uncover the hidden gems of your stomping grounds! 

Rock Bottom

I have tried to hit rock bottom for years

found it in a lot of strange beds
before six dollar coffees,
and I have seen the sunrise many times
but never because I wanted to.


cdi

Red Night

Wore this outfit to a BBQ with friends and a red themed night out afterwards. The outfit (including a lovely fitted black blazer) was a gift from Amanda for my graduation. :)

Here, There and Home.

What i have been up to this spring...

My sweet niece and her mama came to visit me and take in a show at the playhouse. She's going through a stage where getting a smiling photo out of her is painful, so I had to bribe her for this one. 

Discovering new walking paths with Sage.

Dinner dates with my beautiful friend Kate.

Said goodbye to the pup for a few days so we could take a mini-vacation.

Went to the zoo and became a crazy goat lady. How cute are those little goat bums?!

Goats cheating the system and stealing treats. 

xo

keep calm

I will start and finish by saying that I had my wisdom teeth out on may second and have just recently come out of hibernation. it is a dreary world when you look like a chipmunk, but i am officially de-puffed and ready to wear things off of the pajama spectrum. 

Gardening- 28/4

FINALLY, Spring is here and she came just in time. I've been barking to anyone that would listen about how excited I was to start gardening this year, and I'm finally in a space that I love enough to do so. Amanda has been very patient and supportive through my groggy winter blues, and not only did she accompany me to the flower nursery, but also helped me pick out my plants and then surprise paid for them. (How sweet!!)

I spent the entire warm Sunday afternoon sitting on the grass re-potting plants and bragging to no one in particular about how lovely they all were. Since that perfect Sunday we've already had two patio picnics and spent both evenings enjoying the warmth. Needless to say, I am very proud of our new and cozy back yard- fully equipped with birds, squirrels, ducks, our neighbors adorable baby, and a dog who loves to lounge in the shade.