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Sunday, January 22, 2012

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I’m beginning to think that moving back home from a tropical island to Canada, in the middle of winter, may not have been the greatest timing on our part. 😉 Ha!

I tried not to cry when temperatures here dipped down to -30 degrees Celsius {-46 with the wind chill} this past week and instead broke out the fuzzy socks, pulled on the long underwear and of course consumed mass amounts of hot chocolate! 🙂

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Welcome to{simple things sunday}this week folks!
This party is all about celebrating the simple moments and simple joys that make you smile each week. So grab that camera, snap a photo or two and come share with us each Sunday!
Just a few quick rules to play:
please, please, please read the rules carefully

1. Grab one of the buttons below and include it in your simple things post.

2. Link back directly to your simple things post not your blog/website.
No links to other linky parties, giveaways or craft projects pretty please. 
This linky is all about the photos.

3. Be sure to pop by and visit at least 3 other links and leave a comment.

Leave as many as you can. 🙂

 


I can’t wait to see your photos this week everyone! I’ll be featuring some of my favs on the blog + Facebook throughout the week so stay tuned! If you were featured last week be sure to grab yourself a featured button!


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Rebecca Cooper is a 42-year-old wife and mother of four from Alberta, Canada. As a photographer, crafter, author, and blogger, she finds joy and fulfillment in celebrating everyday moments. She loves to read and eat chocolate, and is a firm believer in afternoon naps. Rebecca shares her family’s adventures, photo tips, simple craft projects + more right here at Simple as That.
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  1. Claire says

    Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 9:14 am

    -30°C!!! I can imagine that! It’s really not the same weather of your tropical island! Love your shot…

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  2. desirae r says

    Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 10:00 am

    I do not miss the cold temperatures of Canada either. But I do miss the beauty of it. That hot chocolate looks so good!!

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  3. Lou Belcher says

    Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 11:30 am

    Ahhhhhh … cocoa. Truly a simple pleasure.

    Thanks for hosting The Simple Things.

    Lou

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  4. Rebel Sweetheart says

    Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 11:41 am

    Those marshmallows look very inviting. 🙂

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  5. di basnett says

    Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 11:49 am

    Coming from Australia, I can’t imagine living in temperatures that cold. I think Hot Chocolate was your only option, Rebecca. LOL!

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  6. Nancy @ A Rural Journal says

    Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 12:27 pm

    Hey, only four more months til Spring! Hang in there. 🙂

    Reply
  7. Pieni Lintu says

    Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 12:55 pm

    We have very nice weather here in Finland now – -5C and lots of snow! Kids are happy! 🙂

    Reply
  8. Dina @ 4 Lettre Words says

    Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 1:02 pm

    Oh, my goodness! Now that’s cold.

    LOVE that sweater, Rebecca!

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  9. Gina Kleinworth says

    Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    Oh my goodness- I can’t imaging what that would be like to go from one extreme to the other like that. I know the warm drinks would sure be in abundance if it were me. Beautiful, beautiful shots!

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  10. Kristen Danielle says

    Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 2:39 pm

    Wowza!!! That is COLD! I couldn’t even imagine.

    I live in Houston and our temps are in the 70’s.

    I love colder weather though- I’d trade places with you! lol

    🙂

    xoxo
    Kristen

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  11. Kristen Danielle says

    Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 2:39 pm

    Wowza!!! That is COLD! I couldn’t even imagine.

    I live in Houston and our temps are in the 70’s.

    I love colder weather though- I’d trade places with you! lol

    🙂

    xoxo
    Kristen

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  12. Kristen Danielle says

    Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 2:39 pm

    Wowza!!! That is COLD! I couldn’t even imagine.

    I live in Houston and our temps are in the 70’s.

    I love colder weather though- I’d trade places with you! lol

    🙂

    xoxo
    Kristen

    Reply
  13. Yvonne says

    Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    Love both your shots 🙂 That mug is so pretty!

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  14. Hello From the Kings! says

    Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 2:58 pm

    Oh I can so relate!!! Although my move hasn’t been nearly as extreme as yours. This is my first time living in snow conditions and boy is it crazy! Good luck as you re-adjust.

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  15. Kerry Rossow says

    Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 3:10 pm

    Brrrrr! Spring is just around the corner…right?!?!?
    Thank you for hosting!
    Kerry at HouseTalkN

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  16. Nessa Bixler says

    Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 3:23 pm

    Oh man that is freezing! That hot chocolate looks amazing though… and that would never work in the tropics.

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  17. I'm Veronica says

    Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    Love the photo of you with that big cup and your delicate hands, so beautiful. Happy Sunday.

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  18. Amarie says

    Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 4:10 pm

    Mmmm! Loving all those marshmallows!

    Reply
  19. Kristy LifenReflection says

    Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    Oh my, I think I would have to get one those day light lamps. Or I would be very moody in those temps.

    Reply
  20. Michele H. says

    Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 6:32 pm

    hot chocolate and marshmallows are my favorite! great pic.

    sorry for my double entry. if you’re able to delete one i would appreciate it:)

    Reply
  21. Jenny says

    Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 6:35 pm

    I’m excited about this; I just found your blog last night after downloading your “50 things” lists. Super fun idea! I’ve added your blog to my daily list of blogs to read and look forward to checking back often! Your simple things Sunday posts are inspiring…I’m going to do one as well! Thanks!

    Reply
  22. Rhona says

    Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 6:41 pm

    Rebecca, I love the photo you posted today and can feel your hands warming up around the mug of hot chocolate :o). (I love the grey & yellow colour combo!) But, oh.my.goodness! I hope the weather warms up a bit for you soon! xx

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  23. Mrs. Huse Clifton says

    Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    I could not imagine leaving the warmth of a tropical island. Especially to return to cold chilly temps. Maybe it wont last to long and hubs can get a job somewhere else warm.

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  24. Heather says

    Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 9:41 pm

    oh my! -46! EW! I would cry… This is why I live in the South. I don’t do well with temps below 60! I need my sweet tea, a/c and Southern food 🙂

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  25. At Home with the Hammonds says

    Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 9:44 pm

    Love hot cocoa on super cold days! It has been 18 degrees here this week so we have also been drinking cocoa!

    Sorry about my link don’t know why it posted 3 times! Didn’t know how to delete it either:(

    Reply
  26. Rachel~Wildflower Photography Studio and a little bit vintage says

    Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 10:11 pm

    mmmm….love me some hot cocoa…especially with marshmallows! 🙂 we always have quite mild winters here…and i haven’t been able to enjoy as much hot cocoa as i would have liked. 🙂 keep warm!

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  27. rebecca says

    Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 10:37 pm

    @Gina Kleinworth thanks so much Gina! 🙂

    Reply
  28. [email protected] says

    Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 11:03 pm

    ooops! I posted my link twice by accident, I didn’t they it worked the first time cause I was looking at the bottom of the list…sorry! I really love your blog, it is so fresh and so elegant. I am your newest loyal follower! When you have a chance, swing by my blog (and make sure to say hi!). If you like my blog, I’d love it if you followed me back! 🙂 Cath from Home is Where my Heart is http://cathhasablog.blogspot.com/

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  29. April says

    Monday, January 23, 2012 at 12:37 am

    Ahhh, warm hot chocolate on such cold days is such a simple and wonderful joy. I wondered how you would fair the return to Canada after such tropical weather. I’m afraid I wouldn’t have come back . . . but I’m here too . . .such is life. We do what we need to do. Stay warm

    PS where is the linky thing?

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  30. Lisa says

    Monday, January 23, 2012 at 12:55 am

    Brrrr! Your making me cold! I’m joining in to play. Great little blog you have here. A bit chilly but the hot chocolate is keeping me warm. 🙂

    Reply
  31. homeschoolceo says

    Monday, January 23, 2012 at 2:08 am

    Ah yes, hot chocolate will cure a great many things 😉

    Love your beautiful photos!!

    Reply
  32. Ann says

    Monday, January 23, 2012 at 4:09 am

    We just moved from California to Virginia. While it’s not as cold here as it is in Canada, I’m definitely feeling the temperature difference. All I can say is thank goodness for hot chocolate and heating packs!

    Reply
  33. malia says

    Monday, January 23, 2012 at 2:43 pm

    you have had a lot of change recently! love your images as always! xoxo

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  34. Cedar says

    Monday, January 23, 2012 at 5:08 pm

    Oops…I posted twice, too.

    Cocoa on a cold day is definitely one of the best of the simple things in life! Love the shots!

    Reply
  35. ~Kristina says

    Monday, January 23, 2012 at 6:17 pm

    Any chance you’re in/near Winnipeg? That sounds about like what we had here last week.

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  36. Christina Klas says

    Monday, January 23, 2012 at 8:25 pm

    love that first “selfie” shot! Looks so comforting. 🙂

    Reply
  37. Anna-Leigh says

    Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 12:16 am

    Opps, just realized I linked up twice. i tried last night but I didn’t think it worked. I just noticed I’m on there twice, sorry 😉

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  38. Anna-Leigh says

    Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 12:16 am

    Opps, just realized I linked up twice. i tried last night but I didn’t think it worked. I just noticed I’m on there twice, sorry 😉

    Reply
  39. Christal says

    Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 12:30 am

    It was so cold! You look like you made the best of it:) and yes I would far rather be in statia then here last week!! Amazing isn’t it! Keep warm:)

    Reply
  40. Kristin says

    Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 3:53 pm

    oh that hot chocolate looks just heavenly!! beautiful shots and thanks for hosting such a fun link up!! 🙂

    Reply

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