one last camping hurrah

Tim had really been hoping for one more overnight in a tent on his day off before it was too late in the season to camp with the girls. With the forecast being a low of about 3 degrees at night, we hesitated, but in the end it was worth the effort and the late night chill. The chance to be out in the quiet, in the beauty and simplicity of nature -- it's good for our hearts and minds.

It's no wonder Lake Huron sunsets are rated among the top in the world. The sunsets here are delicious. I chased my camera-shy 4-year-old with the lens on our sunset walk on the beach at Point Farms...

Maia insisted on taking a picture of us in return. This proved a challenge.

After half a dozen, she snapped a good one! (Yes, I was donning mittens and a winter hat. It probably looks dramatic but I love to be toasty in the evening.)

Eliana is still so content to ride on our backs. Daddy's getting pretty handy with the mei tai.

Have I mentioned that Eliana is now walking? She's taking a half dozen or more steps on her own... at last! As for talking, it hasn't slowed. Her sweetest new word is "honeys", which refers to her favourite book: a story about Pooh bear following the honey bees to track down more honey.

I am so thankful for my three honeys....