Saturday's self portrait

me...without make-up...how I wake up...

this is how I recognise me, if I painted myself this is how I would look.

not many people see me like this...my husband, my kids...my family only.

un-showered...not ready for the day ahead.

How many people see YOU who you really are?

HUGS

Char,ON

Come fly with ME...

I've been searching through my files on my computer this morning and came across Copenhagen...my Home away from Home away from Home...

There's nothing more welcoming than the Architecture and colours of the Danish buildings...I love the roof tops either in black or green slate and then the beautiful terracotta ones...

I still have family over there...and have met some incredible blogging buddies too from Denmark.

My sister and I used to fly over from the UK in the Summers for a few weeks and stay with my Farmor and Farfar(grandparents).

 We'd visit Tivoli Gardens and go shopping in Town...I remember always being SO excited as a child arriving in the airport and knowing we had 2 weeks in this Licorice filled land of fun with our Grandparents.

This is apparently one of the oldest buildings in Copenhagen...look at the windows...

Incredible, how they have warped with time...

This was our view from our Hotel when we stayed their last...unfortunately the last couple of times I went was for the funerals of my Grandparents. They are in my heart each and everyday...and believe they are looking out for me, you know when you can feel when a certain loved one is always with you.

Even after so many years,I still get emotional when I think of them.

The steeples of the churches are another subject all to themselves...I love this one.

And finally, I leave you with this one...there are as many/more bikes, than cars in Denmark...it's healthy,practical and GREEN...

Thanks for coming on my journey today...

It's been a lovely break from Mamas and Chicks tasks and errands which have to be completed...as we're 3 weeks away from the date...my head is spinning, and right here is a wonderful spot to stop and reflect.

Where would you go TODAY in the World if you could go anywhwere???

I look forward to reading about your desired Travels.

HUGS

Char,ON

Making up MONDAY!

Ok...so this is like an apology for NOT having posted these past few days.
We've had BUSY times...and so...let's begin with..."US"...Mr. R and Moi...we had a St.Pati's day Party/ Space Invadors contest on Friday night...SO much fun! (I love my Man!)

We went to "Purple Woods" the land of Maple Syrup...every year a few farms open their woods up to educate the public on the tradition of Maple Syrup up here in Canada. The teperature has to be perfect for the sap(syrup) to be tapped out of the trees...

We got there early and met up with a few freinds and their kids...it's a beautiful walk down through the woods...the Sun had just risen, the horses were just arriving ready to take us for a little ride.

Aren't they gorgeous...and they were planning on doing a 7 hour day! Apparently 2,000 people walk through this wood each day for the 10 days that it's open...I know, CRAZY and poor horses.

We went to the Zoo...

and saw the Orangatangs...this Mama really is NOT a happy camper.

I really do have mixed feelings about the Zoo.

 It's fantastic to be able to see all these animals at such close proximity...but really...they don't live in the best conditions.

I finished a few Watercolours...like this one...

and this one...

and this one...

Oh...and another cat...

They'll all be in my Etsy Shop this week.

Even Little Miss J wanted a go at painting...I love her flying houses and little bird...

So...I hope my apology has been accepted...and I've been forgiven.

As you can see...we've been BUSY.

Tomorrow I have 2 Tell ALL Tuesdays.

Remember to check back.

Off to see what you've all been up to...I have some catching up to do.

HUGS

Char,ON

Happy Belated Mother's Day!

What a wonderful day we had yesterday...the girls got up and dressed themselves, as you can see...and then proceeded to fix their hair...as you can see...and then made pancakes with Daddy.
I lay in bed having woken up with a sore neck...I couldn't turn it to the left. Isn't it always like this...when you have so much to do, and you start getting yourself on a great work/exercise routine...someone up there decides to slow you down. I can't afford to slow down.
It really does make you appreciate when you're feeling great,healthy ,strong and able to do things not just around the house, but even the smallest tasks like carrying the garbage out to the street...or driving. I really don't think I can drive anywhere today!
Anyway, enough about me...my daughters were amazing yesterday. They smothered me with love ALL day. Ashley our eldest sang me songs which her teacher had taught them last week....talk about pulling the heart strings...I love them SO much.
Today is a gorgeous day outside...it's actually finally starting to feel like Spring!
Have a fab week...and many belated wishes again for Mother's Day.
I'll be running another giveaway sometime this week...so check back and see what you can win!
HUGS,
Charlotte,Ontario

**2 Posts in One Day***

Don't you just love the smell of freshly washed hair and freshly laundered Pajamas...
I decided to draw this one for me...or for the girls...or for my husband...not sure for who, but I know it makes me feel many great feelings, I love when a piece of work makes me feel like that. They are my treasures and I adore them.
Thank you for visiting today...
Charlotte,Ontario

MARCHing into SPRING...

Spring is our new March theme...I'm so excited about all the new colours...thanks TAM!Hoping little Beth is doing well, you'll be able to go for Spring walks this month.
Let's hope it warms up here in Canada...I have to dash and pick up Ash...
Until tomorrow...
Charlotte, Ontario