To be honest, this has been my best summer yet since leaving Nigeria. I went all out, had so much fun, and made beautiful memories with my family. From festive celebrations to mini getaways, this summer was one for the books!
Here are my top 5 highlights of Summer 2019—from Canada Day to our anniversary trip. Let’s dive in!
1️⃣ Kicking Off Summer with Canada Day 🇨🇦
We started our summer celebrations on July 1st with Canada Day—our first in Calgary! It was a fun-filled day of food, music, and lots of picture-taking (of course 😆). I wrote all about our experience here if you want the full details!
Next up was The Calgary Stampede, one of the biggest and most popular events in Calgary. This was our first Stampede, and we went all out—cowboy outfits, fun rides, and all the excitement that comes with it!
💡 What We Loved:
✔ Dressing up in full cowboy attire 🤠
✔ Attending BMO Kids' Day (free breakfast + kids' performances)
✔ Exploring the event with friends
✔ Enjoying rides (even though they required extra coupons 😅)
Teni also had a Stampede Costume Day in school, and she rocked her little cowgirl outfit—too cute!
Honestly, Stampede 2019 was worth it, but I’m not sure if we’ll be doing it every year (because, let’s be real, Stampede isn’t cheap! 😆).
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| Our Cowboy Costumes. I really loved how everything turned out |
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| Teni in her cowboy costume - So cute |
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| On this beautiful & sunny Saturday. We went stampeding with friends. It was a fun-filled day |
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| BMO Kids' Day with Teni |
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| That face of satisfaction after enjoying the 2019 stampede event |
3️⃣ BBQ & Meetups with Friends 🍖
What is summer without good food and great company? Back in Sweden, grilling and summer meetups were a thing for us, and I wanted to keep that tradition alive in Canada.
This summer, we had:
🔥 A BBQ at Bowness Park – a perfect summer afternoon with friends!
🔥 A potluck at a friend’s house – so much food and laughter!
With how busy life gets, I really appreciate the moments we get to pause, bond, and make memories with friends.
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| Grilling at Bowness Park (August, 2019) |
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| Barbecue'n Grill at friend's place |
What’s summer without my summer baby’s birthday? Teni turned 2 on July 25, and I took a few days off work to celebrate her special day.
I also wrote a short birthday poem for her, which you can check out here.
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| Party Parks for School |
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| Peep that Naija jollof that I ordered 😍 |
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| That face you give when you had a memorable birthday |
5️⃣ Our 5th Anniversary Getaway 💑
Marriage is definitely not always a walk in the park (lol), but we’ve learned to laugh a lot, communicate better, and enjoy our little inside jokes. One thing that has kept us grounded is our teamwork—we’re always in this together!
To celebrate:
📸 We had a mini photoshoot and framed it as a family portrait.
🛍️ Took a weekend getaway to Edmonton, where we explored West Edmonton Mall and just relaxed away from the hustle and bustle.
It was a simple but beautiful reminder of our journey so far. 💕
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| #Twinning & #Winning Together😍 |
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| The one who completes us and makes this journey meaningful😍 |
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| #EdmontonTrip2019 |
💭 Final Thoughts
Looking back, Summer 2019 was everything I wanted and more! It wasn’t cheap, but I planned ahead, which made everything smoother.
If you want a stress-free summer, map out your activities early. That way, you avoid last-minute stress, budgeting headaches, and burnout.
I’m looking forward to more amazing summers with my family, but for now, 2019 holds the crown! 👑
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| That face of satisfaction after a good #Summer2019 |
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