Mama Cormier

…. my journey to a healthy life, making new memories and so much more

Going Up a Ski Hill in July

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Mama Cormier

….no snow…don’t worry

Here in the west end of Toronto we have a park and a ski hill that was built entirely with garbage. It’s a wonderful place with soccer fields, baseball diamonds, a track and field stadium, walking paths, picnic areas, a go carting facility, a golf course and yes a ski hill.

My husband is coaching a group of boys to help them with their physical endurance and running skills. Last week I decided to join him and we drove to Centennial Hill together. Rather than sit around I decided to go for a walk and I climbed the hill alongside the ski ramp. It was nice and shady and I could stop and rest on the ramp when I needed to.

At the top of the hill I had a wonderful view of the next city, Mississauga and the Toronto airport from one side and the park further along the ridge.

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge – Close-up of Flowers

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Mama Cormier

….thanks to Cee for hosting the Fun Foto Challenge

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge – 5+ Items

Posted on July 10, 2019 by Mama Cormier

… thanks to Cee for hosting the Fun Foto Challenge

Do you have photos with five or more items? Time to go into the archives.

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge – Threes

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Mama Cormier

….thanks to Cee for hosting the Fun Foto Challenge

Cee’s Black and White Photo Challenge – Flowers

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Mama Cormier

….thanks to Cee for hosting the Black and White Photo Challenge

The Garden is Taking Shape

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Mama Cormier

….unlike other years this one is in before July

When I was working our garden sometimes didn’t get planted until the end of June or later. This year, thanks to a burst of energy, my husband was eager to get the seeds and plants in for his vegetable boxes. I’m in charge of the flowers.

The weather has finally shifted and it’s been comfortable enough to work outside in the garden. The soil is no longer swimming in water and is finally dry enough for planting. The family who cuts our grass also seeded it a few weeks ago and it’s looking very lush and healthy. Two evenings this week it’s been warm enough to eat supper on the deck and I’ve been enjoying my morning coffee outside.

Today’s dinner started with this amazing burrata, roasted peaches, prosciutto, tomato and arugula salad.

The main course was a mussel, shrimp, halibut and chorizo stew.

A Photo a Week – Endings

Posted on May 26, 2019 by Mama Cormier

….thanks to Nancy Merrill for hosting A Photo a Week Challenge

I think I can safely say that winter has come to an end. Here’s proof.

A Photo a Week Challenge – Raindrops

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Mama Cormier

…..thanks to Nancy Merrill for hosting a Photo a Week Challenge

Child’s Play

Posted on April 28, 2019 by Mama Cormier

…Charlie O’Shields from Doodlewash calls colouring with paint child’s play

This is day three from Sketchbook Revival. Charlie O’Shield is trying to get us to tap into our inner child. First I sketched the flowers with my fountain pen and then I added watercolour. The goal was to use only three colours and vary the intensity with water to create a range of shades.