Everyone has commented here that it's been a long time since we've seen a winter as snowy and cold as this one (considering that winter has just begun…). It seems that half the average snow for the entire season has already fallen here through the region of the capital. We, with the new house and the double-larger car entrance, are already feeling the difference. Anyway, a snow blower might be in our future… 🙂 We have visitors at home (Diego's mother and sister) and as usual, we went for a little jump in to see the Christmas lights in Parliament, taking the time to feel the Christmas atmosphere in downtown…

View of our street I was with a semi ready post of the first snow of the year that fell on Saturday and our autumn here presented us with a snowstorm and by itself, took away all the purpose of that post. I thought those five inches on Saturday weren't even worth compared to those 25cm on Tuesday and Wednesday. The media had been spreading the storm since the weekend and although it was heard that it would begin on Monday during the day, it began even during the night from Monday to Tuesday. The weather forecast here does not always get it right and is only seeing to believe…

* Hey everybody, thanks for the sweet comments on here and Instagram… nice to hear from you! ** Second hey to William – Here's a link to a great text posted by Mirella do Mikix do Mundo, talking exactly about the invitation letter and what should/can appear. I hope it helps. 🙂 /// Hope everybody had a great weekend. We had a very busy one, with lots and only of improvements in the house. Sorry that it's all I talk about, but this is all we've been doing lately… 🙂 Just to start this week in a good mood, here's how to explaining Canada in a fun way:

A few weekends ago, we went to visit a farm on the outskirts of Ottawa at the invitation of friends Carlos and Claudia. The day promised rain, but still we decided to take a little jump there to enjoy the day. Diego can't go, but he promised that next time he'd show up… 🙂 Saunders Farm is approximately 40 minutes from downtown Ottawa. It has several activities, especially in this Halloween season, with things of horror, many pumpkins and the traditional attractions of the farm, which include green mazes, farm animals, themed playgrounds, shows and tractor rides. We enjoyed a little bit of everything, even a tractor ride with excitement,…

Nothing like having friends and family around to have an excuse to visit downtown Ottawa again. We don't go downtown so often, but we love the ByWard Market area, the atmosphere and the people and the history behind this beautiful area of Ottawa. The place chosen was Tucker's Marketplace, which has a brunch/lunch full of options, for all tastes and is conveniently in the heart of Byward. Look, a penguin, mommy! Another traditional restaurant at Byward Market – The Fish Market Restaurant Our favorite pub in Byward, where we went several times when we didn't have our Alice yet… – Heart & Crown Hand-painted mini pumpkins… Fair at Byward Market…