Coronado with Pip - Burger Battle at Home

Piper and I snuck away to see grandma and grandpa in Coronado and had a great weekend. We swam, ate great food, walked on the beach, explored tide pools in La Jolla and the highlight was Grange Garden in Solana Beach where we got to hold bunny rabbits and feed them herbs, Piper was in heaven, it was a treat. Piper and I loved our one on one time and our grandparent time. There were plenty of quiet moments where we read or watched movies together, usually focused on what Piper might find interesting, what treat! 

Meanwhile, at home, Dave, Sully, and Greta placed in the family burger battle for Mandy's birthday, fun for all! 

Tidepools in La Jolla.

Walking to dinner. 

Beach day - so grown up. 

Grange Garden

Pip and I. 

Sweet trio.

Montreal

After a schedule miscommunication, the whole family ended up in Montreal! Piper and I had planned to visit my parents but because of a commitment, we couldn't swing a trip down and back in 48 hours, so we decided to join Dave and the others for a Canadien's game. The logistics don't makes sense, don't ask ;). 

Piper and I went a day late and ended up with an alllll day delay which really messed things up. Our spirits were up and we were so happy to connect with the others, even though it was much later than planned. We made the most of the 36 hours we had to enjoy the snowy city. We had pizza, the kids swam, we went to the science museum, skated on the St. Lawrence Seaway, shopped on Rue St. Paul, and saw a really exciting hockey game. We made the most of every minute and had so much fun. 

Travel buddies. 

Making the most of our delay. 

The coziest girl. 

Reunited! 

Constantly snowing, this was in front of the Cathedral.

Post pizza swim. 

Family skate. 

Exploring at the Science Museum, of course we spot Lor! ;)

Lifesize bubbles.

Go Canadiens! 

Rue St. Paul.
One of the most charming streets. 

Frist Class Upgrade
Piper adapts quickly! 

New Year New Start

New year, same us :). 

We started off 2025 with some easy home fun, I'll let the photos do the talking. 

Greta gives Children's Theatre a go! 
Spoiler alert- she was cast in an ensemble
in Alice in Wonderland! 

Piper, the theatre veteran lands a roll in Pirates!

A few of my favorites at our Holiday Party.

The spread, a gathering for friends and family. 

Sully the Chef, here he made fried chicken. 

And set the table! 

Next up, smash burgers with Isaac. 

Anna's show choir, really fun to watch.