08/11/2026
Sometimes the best investment you can make has nothing to do with money.
After a busy year, Kit and I recently packed up the tent, brought along our dog Pip, and headed north for a week of family time, fresh air and adventure.
We started at a Presbyterian Family Camp in Baysville, where we attempted our very first tent-camping experience. The plan was three nights… Mother Nature had other plans! After one very difficult evening, we decided that perhaps tent camping isn’t quite our thing, however I’m proud of us for trying! 😊Thankfully, my aunt came to the rescue and gave us a warm, dry place to stay in her beautiful home in Huntsville.
From there, we headed to Quebec for our annual visit to Chelsea to stay with some very dear friends. Kit was able to practice her French, while we filled our days with hikes, books, beach time, good conversations and plenty of time in nature. It was exactly the kind of reset we all needed.
As someone who spends much of my time focused on work, clients and the day-to-day demands of life, last week was a wonderful reminder that stepping away is important too. Time with the people (and dogs!) we love, getting outside, slowing down and simply being present is an investment in ourselves.
I’ve arrived home feeling grateful, refreshed and very lucky to have shared these memories with Kit and Pip.
Here are a few of my favourite moments from our adventure.
