Attention Abbotsford: Spring was here, and I have the photos to prove it!

We have really enjoyed a few days of sun in the Lower Mainland over the last week. The days where the sun has come out have been few and far between.

My husband is from New Zealand and we lived in Wellington, NZ for almost eight years. One of the biggest differences is how our fellow Canadians will take advantage of each and every sunny day and weekend, as they are few and far between. When you think about it, there may be as little as 8-12 beautiful weekends this year that we can really take advantage of.

We love living in Canada and have been back here now since 2005! We live in Abbotsford BC in the heart of the Fraser Valley and we have made so many wonderful connections with friends and family.

Friday of last week was such a gorgeous day I just couldn't resist and had to get out in the garden and try my absolute best to get a picture of a fern or in NZ a Koru... the fern is a national symbol in NZ and I have always enjoyed taking pictures in the garden.

As a REALTOR® I know how important it is to take great photos.

I'm passionate about Real Estate, and hire a professional photographer to take the photos of all our our listings along with a virtual tour. Presentation of all our listings is a priority in the marketing and sale of every home and property.

As you can see photography is a hobby for me, it is rare to get an afternoon home with my boys on a weekday!!!

Although these aren't typical Real Estate photos they do show our great outdoors, and the natural beauty that is Abbotsford, BC.

Living in the Fraser Valley we are so close to many hiking and biking trails, our family is extremely active and we really enjoy outdoor activities. Our boys are found any given day playing in the backyard where we live in Auguston a community of East Abbotsford, BC. Our neighbours on either side of us have all chosen not to fence so the boys, along with their friends, have an acre to enjoy, with three trampolines, a sandbox and as you can see a treehouse.

These beautiful Greenbelt lots in East Abbotsford have a southern exposure and are so hot in the Summer. We are blessed with large trees in the back that offer shade for the kids and animals (Pepper is our cat, above) during the summer days!

The greenbelt has trails made by the neighbour boys, all the way down to the creek.

There's nothing like a beautiful Spring Day, hope you enjoyed the pictures.

Wishing you all a Happy Spring, all the best.

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