Week 1

Day 1: Some sweet dance moves to celebrate the New Year.

Day 2: Down at the lake.

Day 3: Snowstorm.

Day 4: Being lazy on a rainy day.

Day 5: In winter you treasure those rare moments you can feel the sun's warmth.

Day 6: Of winter's lifeless world each tree now seems a perfect part; Yet each one hold's summer's secret deep down within its heart. - C. Stater

Day 7: Backyard Twilight.

Happy New Year!

The holidays always go by in a blur for us! Between Christmas shopping, wrapping, multiple Christmases and travelling, we are kept extremely busy up until the New Year!

We always have a great time with family! It is so nice to spend some time with those we love, especially as most of them live quite a distance from us! 

Every year we are incredibly fortunate to receive some wonderful gifts from those we love! And some fun ones too!

Then New Years Eve arrived! We had survived the busy holiday season and finally had a chance to relax together and have some fun! We went downtown to the outdoor skating rink where they were playing music. Although we were a little rusty we had a blast!

Next we took a wagon ride around town.

It was so pretty seeing everything lit up!

I of course had to thank the horses for their hard work!

Next we headed to the park where they had put on a festival of lights! Every tree was decorated! It was absolutely beautiful! 

And finally we returned home to have some fun with our friends...

And to ring in the new year!

Wishing You All A Very Happy 2015!

Catch Up With Krystle!

Just having a bit of a chit chat with all of you and catching you up on why I've been so busy recently!

Do you see me?

Homemade Guacamole

Everyone has their own version of guacamole. I have tried multiple friend's recipes as well as multiple restaurants and never had the same guac twice. Although they all have their own unique twist, I enjoy them all! We love guacamole as a snack accompanied with tortilla chips as well as on burritos!

Here is my version. Feel free to alter and make it your own!

Ingredients:
4 avocados (soft enough you can make an indent in them but not ripe enough that they are mush)
1/4 cup of diced red onion
1/2 cup of diced tomato
2 tbsp. lime juice
1 tbsp. of minced garlic
1/4 tsp. cilantro leaves
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp. creole seasoning
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
Begin by peeling, pitting and mashing the avocados in a large bowl. Finely dice the red onion and tomato and add to the bowl. Add the spices, lime juice and use a potato masher to mash everything together, then use a fork to mix the ingredients well. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve immediately at room temperature with your favourite chips or as a topping for burritos or another meal of your choosing! Enjoy!

Autumn, the year's last, loveliest smile. - William Cullen Bryant

Amy's Organic Lentil Soup

I have always been a fan of Amy's organic products. Now that there is a little chill to the air, the leaves are changing and Fall is definitely here I find myself craving warm, comforting meals. This soup definitely hits the spot! Thick, hearty and completely delicious this soup is vegan friendly and will leave you completely satisfied!