I'm about six years late to the party but I'm on Instagram now! You can find me @karissareadsbooks if you're into that sort of thing. The weather around here has been so good! (Have I mentioned that? Are you tired of hearing it?) I feel like I take more photos when the weather is good.… Continue reading Sticks and Stones
Photobombing dog. Bella the Dog is no longer with us. (By which I mean she went back to her real home. She's totally still alive.) Our house feels much quieter and afternoon walks are a little less chaotic. Pearl misses her furry friend though. Bella seemed to think that I made little beds complete with… Continue reading Toy-Stealing, Dog-Petting, Beer-Drinking
The past weeks have brought big changes around here. With September, a new schedule sets in for our family. With summer over and Peter back to work, Pearl and I had to get used to hanging out just the two of us again from Monday to Friday. We have lots of fun together. Pearl loves… Continue reading Life Lately
Every stage with this girl so far has been my favourite. But we're getting into such a good one. I was never crazy about newborns before I gave birth to one - I always said I liked them better around six months (when their heads are not so wobbly). Well, Pearl can hold up her… Continue reading Five Months
Canada Day is a big event around here. This year was extra exciting because it was Pearl's first Canada Day. We were so excited to get her started in this Sechelt tradition. Unlike the Madeira Park May Day Parade, she stayed awake the entire time, clearly enjoying the celebration of her land. (Or chewing on… Continue reading Canada Day 2015
Last Friday, Bella the Dog went home to be with her real family. While we won't miss her slightly fishy smell and her nose in our faces at 6:15am, we had a great time with her. (I do miss the ten homemade apple-and-blackberry scones she ate.) I'll also miss how crazy she looks… Continue reading Some mornings.
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