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Amberley Gardhouse

Amberley
Gardhouse

Writer ~ Artist ~ Teacher

Exploring the world with warmth and wonder

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Your Humble Servant - Honorable Mention in the Summer Nanofiction Writing Battle

Amberley Gardhouse

Your Humble Servant - Honorable Mention in the Summer Nanofiction Writing Battle

Foster - The White Wall Review

Amberley Gardhouse

I had so much fun writing this one and am thrilled to receive an honourable mention! Good luck to all the brawlers who have made it to the final round this weekend in @writingbattle

I had so much fun writing this one and am thrilled to receive an honourable mention! Good luck to all the brawlers who have made it to the final round this weekend in @writingbattle

All the hip kids are apparently using AI to generate a cover for their story in this round’s #writingbattle and mine is baffling and hilarious and I just love it (even if the title is absolutely butchered)!

All the hip kids are apparently using AI to generate a cover for their story in this round’s #writingbattle and mine is baffling and hilarious and I just love it (even if the title is absolutely butchered)!

So excited to be able to share my latest published work, a poem entitled “The Ship”, for @whitewallreview #poetry #writersofinstagram

So excited to be able to share my latest published work, a poem entitled “The Ship”, for @whitewallreview #poetry #writersofinstagram

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas from the Gardhouse crew 💗🎄

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas from the Gardhouse crew 💗🎄

Thank you so much everyone for the birthday wishes and for making Indy's day so special! Even though it was much more low-key this year with no party or guests, Indy really seemed to enjoy her day. Can't believe this sweet, spunky girl is 7 now! 💗🎉🎈

Thank you so much everyone for the birthday wishes and for making Indy's day so special! Even though it was much more low-key this year with no party or guests, Indy really seemed to enjoy her day. Can't believe this sweet, spunky girl is 7 now! 💗🎉🎈

My little valentines 😘

My little valentines 😘

Little known fact: toddlers follow the feline "if I fits, I sits" principle. 😂

Little known fact: toddlers follow the feline "if I fits, I sits" principle. 😂

Somehow our baby bear turned one today! 🐻
I can't believe what a whirlwind this past year has been, and what a feisty, adventurous little boy we have on our hands!
Happy Birthday, Teddy 💗 Can't wait to see what the next year has in store!

Somehow our baby bear turned one today! 🐻
I can't believe what a whirlwind this past year has been, and what a feisty, adventurous little boy we have on our hands!
Happy Birthday, Teddy 💗 Can't wait to see what the next year has in store!

Can't believe this faithful lil' pup is officially 13 years old today 💗 happy birthday Pooka! 🐶🐕🎂

Can't believe this faithful lil' pup is officially 13 years old today 💗 happy birthday Pooka! 🐶🐕🎂

Happy Father's Day to my Hunny 💗
I think it takes a special kind of person to work so hard every day and then come home in such a positive, loving mood every night. You are always up for all the shenanigans, a boogie or a snuggle. Being a Dad isn't always the easiest job, but the kids and I know we are so lucky to have you! Love you lots and hope you have the best day 😘

Happy Father's Day to my Hunny 💗
I think it takes a special kind of person to work so hard every day and then come home in such a positive, loving mood every night. You are always up for all the shenanigans, a boogie or a snuggle. Being a Dad isn't always the easiest job, but the kids and I know we are so lucky to have you! Love you lots and hope you have the best day 😘

"Makeovers and Selfies" Day with my girly-girl 😂 💄💅
Trying to keep a sunny outlook and enjoy this time with my favourite little ham 💗
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#mamasgirl
#selfiesaturday

"Makeovers and Selfies" Day with my girly-girl 😂 💄💅
Trying to keep a sunny outlook and enjoy this time with my favourite little ham 💗
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#mamasgirl
#selfiesaturday

Trying to get your baby to cooperate for pictures 😅

Me and my Mama circa October '91 💕

Trying to get your baby to cooperate for pictures 😅

Me and my Mama circa October '91 💕

Me, in full Mom-mode, yelling up the stairs to my toddler: Hurry up, Indy! We're already late!
Indy: Just a second, Mom! I'm getting something important for school!
*Comes downstairs wearing a tiny tiara and a smirk*

#happyfriday
#tinydiva
#importantthings

Me, in full Mom-mode, yelling up the stairs to my toddler: Hurry up, Indy! We're already late!
Indy: Just a second, Mom! I'm getting something important for school!
*Comes downstairs wearing a tiny tiara and a smirk*

#happyfriday
#tinydiva
#importantthings

When your toddler insists on using her chopsticks to eat her alphabet soup 😅
(To be fair, she did use her spoon to lovingly smear her grilled cheese with ketchup...)
#girlsnight
#creativeeater
#funwithchopsticks

When your toddler insists on using her chopsticks to eat her alphabet soup 😅
(To be fair, she did use her spoon to lovingly smear her grilled cheese with ketchup...)
#girlsnight
#creativeeater
#funwithchopsticks

Had a blast celebrating a lovely couple this past Saturday night with my kooky, spooky family! Can't wait for the "I do's" in 2018!
#futuremrandmrsacton
#jackandsally
#halloweenfun

Had a blast celebrating a lovely couple this past Saturday night with my kooky, spooky family! Can't wait for the "I do's" in 2018!
#futuremrandmrsacton
#jackandsally
#halloweenfun

Sitting on her favourite chair at Gramma Joan's and contemplating if blondes really do have more fun 😄

Sitting on her favourite chair at Gramma Joan's and contemplating if blondes really do have more fun 😄

Another item has "rescued" from the yard sale: these two lamp shades, when combined, make the perfect hiding spot!

#diyqueen
#goofygirl
#thatsmilethough

Another item has "rescued" from the yard sale: these two lamp shades, when combined, make the perfect hiding spot!

#diyqueen
#goofygirl
#thatsmilethough

Gardhouse Family Yard Sale, Day Two: The Gameboy games have been rescued from the sale pile. Sean is currently teaching Indy how to play "Bubble Bubble". Not pictured: all the Beanie Babies Indy has been hoarding (apparently she is "saving them for her babies"). 😅

#gardhousefamilyyardsale
#ourweekend
#excitingtimes

Gardhouse Family Yard Sale, Day Two: The Gameboy games have been rescued from the sale pile. Sean is currently teaching Indy how to play "Bubble Bubble". Not pictured: all the Beanie Babies Indy has been hoarding (apparently she is "saving them for her babies"). 😅

#gardhousefamilyyardsale
#ourweekend
#excitingtimes

@seangardhouse up bright and early for the first ever Gardhouse family yard sale! If you like Beanie Babies and obsolete gaming equipment, stop by the Hunny House to say "hello"! #yardsale
#firsttimers
#seanysfirstyardsale

@seangardhouse up bright and early for the first ever Gardhouse family yard sale! If you like Beanie Babies and obsolete gaming equipment, stop by the Hunny House to say "hello"! #yardsale
#firsttimers
#seanysfirstyardsale

When I asked Indy what time she wanted me to pick her up from "school" today, her answer was "at bedtime"! Someone is excited for #backtoschool 🍎

#keener
#biggirl

When I asked Indy what time she wanted me to pick her up from "school" today, her answer was "at bedtime"! Someone is excited for #backtoschool 🍎

#keener
#biggirl

My little ballerina taking her first day of dance class very seriously! She blew me a quick kiss over the shoulder before running off to boogey with her new friends. Love seeing her confidence grow more and more every day ❤

#firstdayofdanceclass
#tiniestbunever
#cutiepie

My little ballerina taking her first day of dance class very seriously! She blew me a quick kiss over the shoulder before running off to boogey with her new friends. Love seeing her confidence grow more and more every day ❤

#firstdayofdanceclass
#tiniestbunever
#cutiepie

Chef Indy whipping up a batch of cupcakes. Yum!

#rainydayfun
#tastetester
#yummyinmytummy

Chef Indy whipping up a batch of cupcakes. Yum!

#rainydayfun
#tastetester
#yummyinmytummy

When Daddy gets home early enough for a little batting practice before dinner 😍⚾ #littleslugger
#myloves
#daddysgirl

When Daddy gets home early enough for a little batting practice before dinner 😍⚾ #littleslugger
#myloves
#daddysgirl

Can't believe that it has already been over a week since I married this man!
I feel so lucky to have been able to share such a beautiful night with so many wonderful family and friends. Sean and I are both so blessed to have you all in our lives -- we really couldn't have pulled it off without you! Thanks so much for making our special day truly one to remember ❤

#feelinthelove
#hitched
#happilyevergardhouse

Can't believe that it has already been over a week since I married this man!
I feel so lucky to have been able to share such a beautiful night with so many wonderful family and friends. Sean and I are both so blessed to have you all in our lives -- we really couldn't have pulled it off without you! Thanks so much for making our special day truly one to remember ❤

#feelinthelove
#hitched
#happilyevergardhouse

The countdown is on! 30 days until I marry this weird and wonderful man! ❤😘👰 #latergram to our most recent adventures together in Boston!
#happilyevergardhouse
#mushystuff
#timetohustle

The countdown is on! 30 days until I marry this weird and wonderful man! ❤😘👰 #latergram to our most recent adventures together in Boston!
#happilyevergardhouse
#mushystuff
#timetohustle

First family trip to #canadaswonderland was a success! Special thanks to Papa Myles for joining us and sharing our funnel cake! Glad I got to spend the day with my two favourite fellas and my little daredevil!

#summerfun
#kiddiecoaster
#planetsnoopy

First family trip to #canadaswonderland was a success! Special thanks to Papa Myles for joining us and sharing our funnel cake! Glad I got to spend the day with my two favourite fellas and my little daredevil!

#summerfun
#kiddiecoaster
#planetsnoopy

Wishing my Hunny an extra special Happy Father's Day! You are a Daddy who is always up for a tickle fight, a cuddle and a bedtime story, or an epic dance party in the kitchen, and we can't help but love you for it! I hope that you had an unforgettable Father's Day. Indy and I are so lucky to have you in our lives ❤

Wishing my Hunny an extra special Happy Father's Day! You are a Daddy who is always up for a tickle fight, a cuddle and a bedtime story, or an epic dance party in the kitchen, and we can't help but love you for it! I hope that you had an unforgettable Father's Day. Indy and I are so lucky to have you in our lives ❤

An extra special Happy Father's Day to my Dad, or as he as better known in our house, Papa Myles; a man who is always one for surprise visits, an ice cream treat and a little bit of wrestling. We are lucky to have you! ❤

An extra special Happy Father's Day to my Dad, or as he as better known in our house, Papa Myles; a man who is always one for surprise visits, an ice cream treat and a little bit of wrestling. We are lucky to have you! ❤

Another fun-filled Blue Jays weekend in the big city with my two loves and my (soon to be) in-laws! And a special Happy Father's Day to all the Dads on the trip!

#letsgobluejays
#familyfun
#fathersday

Another fun-filled Blue Jays weekend in the big city with my two loves and my (soon to be) in-laws! And a special Happy Father's Day to all the Dads on the trip!

#letsgobluejays
#familyfun
#fathersday

Having a treat at the European Bakery to celebrate this girl passing her swimming lessons! From spending her entire first lesson sobbing uncontrollably and refusing to enter the pool to bobbing completely under water all by herself! So proud of this little swimmer!

#ontofloaters
#graduate
#yummyinmytummy

Having a treat at the European Bakery to celebrate this girl passing her swimming lessons! From spending her entire first lesson sobbing uncontrollably and refusing to enter the pool to bobbing completely under water all by herself! So proud of this little swimmer!

#ontofloaters
#graduate
#yummyinmytummy

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