{ Mother's Day }

It is still a few days until Mother's Day, but we had a very sweet little photo session on Sunday morning and I'm just bursting to post them. Being a mother to my two beautiful children is something that humbles me so much and makes me so grateful to the One who gave them to me. 

Oliver and Kathyrn, I love you so much!

{ Victoria BC 2010 }

{ On the ferry }

This time last year, I was 5 months pregnant with Oliver and one year ago today, Tim and I were blessed to go on a "babymoon" to Victoria BC. We have looked back at this opportunity all year with such fond memories. We're so glad we took the time to travel while it was "just the two of us", before life took another wonderful turn and our family began.

{ Coming into the harbor }

{ First Stop: Food }

{I'm pretty sure this picture was taken before I choked on my clam chowder. Gave Tim the scare of his life... Not the best way to start a vacation }

{He soon recovered! }

{ The city at night }

{ Day 2 was a beautiful trip out of the city to the gardens }

{Sure wish I knew the name of this variety of tulip. It was so delicate and beautiful }

{ I purchased seeds of these flowers "Scabiosa" and planted them when I got home. I was afraid they didn't make it, but they came up this spring. Can't wait for them to bloom in my own yard }

{ High Tea overlooking the garden. We opted for this over tea at the Empress and were so glad we did }

{ Day 3: Craigdarroch Castle }

t{ Just look at that stained glass! Beautiful! }

Wonderful memories made. We hope to go back one of these days. We were pleasantly surprised to discover that Victoria would make a great family vacation destination. It would be a completely different experience, but still very worthwhile. Someday......