Good times in the Maritimes: Part 2

As per my request

Before I leave my home and native land

I wanted to go on a hike with my brothers.

So Saturday Craig, Chris, Avery, Austin, and I 

hiked Cape Split.

Cape split is a beautiful 16km hike 

featuring the NS hardwood forest 

and scenic views of the Bay of Fundy.

Angela, Chris, Avery, Austin

Our hike begins.

Angela & Riley

Avery & Riley 

The cute couple: Chris & Avery

Although the leaves are just starting on the trees

the mayflowers were out in full bloom

and I got a little obsessed with them.

Craig & Angela

We tried several times to take a nice group shot.

The ridiculous dog did not like all his humans in a tree 

So he joined us too!

The Girls: Avery & Angela

The Boys: Austin, Chris, Craig

Siblings! 

Siblings!

we made it*

The Cape

The Split

The group

Super Dog!

Our little Riley Dog was such a trooper! 

Oh so Nova Scotia...

It was a great way to spend my last Saturday in Nova Scotia.

As of today, I am officially un-employed.

It feels a little crazy!

But I am trying not to panic and focus on preparing for my road trip

in T-2days!

Good times in the Maritimes!

With the count down to my departure to the mid-west officially on!

(5 more shifts at work and 10 more sleeps until my departure)

It was officially time to celebrate, party, 

and enjoy the company of my friends and family.

Although I will miss those I leave behind 

It is hard to hide my excitement when I think about being with my love.

To kick off the festivities Thursday night

I celebrated working with wonderful coworkers 

over dinner and drinks.

Keeping with this theme...Friday night:

My two besties and I 

had a "sleepover party night" 

filled with delicious food, wine, and dancing!

Topping it all off Sunday, I had the honour 

of hosting a bridal shower for my friend and cousin.

The theme for the shower was "Love in Blossom"

I showered the place with the spring-time freshness 

and the romance of roses

Again it was good food and lots of fun!

(Are we seeing a theme yet?)

Here are a few pictures from the Bridal shower event:

The welcome sign

Tribute to the Bride through the ages...

The roses...

The cake.

The cake maker! Thanks SO much Avery:) 

The Bride-to-be and me!

Canada's Ocean Playground

Happy April 1st!!!

Unlike last year...

I did not have any April Fools tricks up my sleeve.

Instead 

I spent this beautiful day with 

my brother Chris, Avery (his girlfriend), and my grandfather

enjoying Canada's Ocean Playground (a.k.a. Nova Scotia).

We enjoyed a beautiful scenic drive to 

Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia

Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia

This small fishing village and lighthouse 

is the poster child of Nova Scotia 

and one of my favourite places.

The rocks

It is a very rocky and barren terrain along the coast.

For my Saba friends: Similar to the Tidepools it is very rocky; 

unlike the Tidepools the rocks are very smooth.

I heart the sparkling atlantic*

Me at Peggy's Cove :)

We spent our time there enjoying the views, walking and climbing the rocks!

Avery and Angela

Chris & Avery

The climbers:

This was a wonderful way to spend the afternoon with family and friends.

I really feel like I need to soak up as much east coast and ocean time 

as possible during the next six weeks 

before I make the big move to the midwest!

Kansas city: Take II

I had a wonderful week in Kansas city!

We celebrated St.Paddy's Day:

Happy St. Patricks Day!

Shopped the Kansas city Market:

 

Nathan enjoying a Market delight!

Explored the Zoo: 

I heart elephants!

Had a picnic in the Park: 

Better Together*

We Love Loose Park!

 Played frisbee:

 I also had lots of time for personal R&R

I went to yoga daily, shopped, organized the apartment:

The pillows I made work perfectly!

And

Tapped into my crafty side:

We had a big blank wall in our living room

I wanted something inspiring to fit that space 

without collecting too much extra stuff

I thought

what could be more inspiring than the world?!

I saw world map wall stickers on Pinterest on sale for 150$

This was more than a little outside my 'wallsticker' budget

So i decided to DIY

With a:

5$ blank sheet of chocolate brown chalkboard wall sticker,

Free Printable world map,

tape,

scissors, 

and 

a rainy afternoon in KC

I concurred the world and our blank wall!

 

We had lots more fun together and with our KC friends

I can't wait to do it again soon!

Until then, it's hi-ho, hi-ho back to work I go...