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Rainbow on the drive home from the campground, approaching Wakefield. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #rainbow

After a long day opening up the cottage, starving for a delicious Lachapelle pizza and some beer. Always with fries for my husband @matt8709 #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #lachapelle #kazabazua #pizzaandbeer

Just arrived at the campground for the first time this season!! We have some work to do this weekend!! #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #pickanockpark #pickanockcamping

Last night we finished our latest Lego project, the Statue of Liberty that we bought 3 weeks ago when we were in New York! We will find the perfect place to put her on display. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #lego #statueofliberty #ladyliberty #legostorenyc #gaysthatlegotogetherstaytogether

Window installation complete!!! The before picture is from February when the new garage door was installed. We love the clear glass and the black frames. When the new doors arrive, everything will look cohesive and finished. Our house is our castle 🏰 #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #verdunwindows #verdunwindowsanddoors #homeimprovement #newwindows #homerenovation

Day 2 window install complete!! All the windows in the back are installed. The basement patio doors are being replaced with French doors that will come with the front doors when the order is complete. Tomorrow, the last two windows in front will be installed and one more project done. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #verdunwindows #verdunwindowsanddoors #homeimprovement #homerenovation #blackwindowframes

Higginson-Loyer house window installation day 2 morning progress. 6 of the 8 remaining windows anticipated today. The two large ones in the front of the house, including the largest one with the rounded top is the plan tomorrow. They are moving fast and doing an amazing job. Now I have a lot of trim to install/reinstall. The projects never end!! The black windows look so great with our brick and the new metal roof. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #verdunwindows #verdunwindowsanddoors #homeimprovement #homerenovation #designergays #blackwindowframes

Window replacement day 1 progress. They did all 14 of the smallest windows. The 7 largest are left to do, but they are so big they expect to get 5 done tomorrow and the last 2 on Thursday. Now beginning to see how everything will come together with the new roof, garage door and ultimately the new front doors. It will look like a new house, not almost 25 years old!! #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #verdunwindows #verdunwindowsanddoors #homerenovation

Exciting day at the Higginson-Loyer house! 14 of the 21 windows are being installed today. The rest tomorrow and Thursday. If needed, Friday is booked in case they aren’t done in 3 days. After this, just need the doors to arrive. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #homeimprovement #homerenovation #verdunwindows #verdunwindowsanddoors

Dinner out at our favourite place in the market. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #dragonstail #somewheredinebar #bywardmarket #marcheby #bywardmarketottawa #datenight

Design elements coming into the front entrance renovation project! #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #frontentrancerenovation #designergays #slatetilefloor #craftsmanpanels #sicopaints #builtinshelves #builtinbench #eiffeltowerwallpaper

All the painting is done and the final touch was the wallpaper. We found this pattern a while ago with the Eiffel Tower, so it was a done deal. It also fit the criteria for a pattern that fit with the overall design aesthetic. Starting to add the decor, everyone has a coat and hat hook, all 8 of us! Now the wait for the new doors and still have to build the drawers, but now the floors can be uncovered and we will be using the foyer. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #frontentrydesign #frontentryrenovation #foyerrenovation #craftsmanpanels #wallpaper #eiffeltowerwallpaper #designergays #personalizedhooks

Front entrance reno update. Final coat of paint for all the moulding and trim. We are in the home stretch! #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #frontentrancedecor #frontentrydecor #frontentrancerenovation #craftsmanpanels

The first of our doors and windows we ordered is being installed today! The kitchen patio door to the deck. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #homerenovation #patiodoor #verdunwindowsanddoors

Wine for wishes!! #mattandcolin #mathieuetcolin #wineforwishes

Been a busy few days, but finally some progress to show on the front entry renovation. All the hole patching and sanding is done! All the trim now has a base coat of high quality paint and primer tinted to the final paint colour. It is the same as the ceiling colour, Sico La Seine. ❤️. Yes, the name helped solidify our paint colour decision. The dark colour is Paris at Night. Seems appropriate for us!!! #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #homeimprovement #homedecor #designergays #frontentrancemakeover #frontentrancedecor #frontentryrenovation #craftsmanpanels

Reno update! Since Wednesday, the tile feature is installed, the bookshelves on the cabinet is built, as well as the crown moulding. The next step is to patch, sand and paint everything. The surprise above the paneling probably won’t be done before we leave for New York next week. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #frontentryrenovation #craftsmanpanels #builtins #organizedentrance #designergay

24 hours later, all the trim work is done. Next the crown moulding now that the built ins are in place. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #designergay #frontentrancemakeover #builtins #craftsmanpanel

Weekend progress on the reno project. The trim work on the short wall is installed and the base cabinet and bench built and installed. Now we can do the trim around the built ins and then the shelves for the cabinet. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #weekendwarriors #designergay #homeimprovement #frontentryrenovation

Easter BINGO with cupcake and grandma. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #bingo

Covered the slate floor for protection while we do the construction and painting to finish the entrance. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #frontentryrenovation #designergays

Reno update! Applied the final coat of sealant and loving the result. Once everything is built, will have a beautiful and functional front entry for this busy family. The doors will be longer than expected to build, since we have a very customized design. Hoping for May, but could be July!!! #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #designergay #frontentryrenovation #blackslate

Reno project update! The tile is installed and freshly grouted. Will seal it up adequately for the main entrance high traffic area. So happy with the result so far. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #homerenovation #frontentry #blackslatetile #ronaplus #weekendwarrior

Finishing off an amazing spa day at Le Nordik with dinner. Thanks to our friends @stevensauve and @barbsauve for the wedding gift to come here. Cheers!! #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #lenordiknaturespa #lenordikchelsea #spaday

Valentine’s dinner out. It’s now a tradition to spend it at somewhere dine bar since we got engaged here exactly 2 years ago. Now our 3rd Valentine’s Day together and husbands this time! Mathieu, je t’aime avec tout mon cœur! #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #somewheredinebar #bywardmarket #bywardmarketottawa #marcheby #yowlife #husbands

Taking the train downtown for a change. Won’t have to deal with Winterlude traffic or parking. Mathieu’s first ride on the O-Train. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #gaycouple #otrain #octranspo #downtownbound #sundayafternoon

Movati holiday party and fresh cuts. Enjoying the start of kid-free weekend with some drinks and free food and great company. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #movati #movatiorleans #movatitrainyards #tailgators

Out with the builder brown garage door and in with the custom Iron Ore. It will look even better with the new front door to match! We still have 3-5 months to wait for the doors to be ready, then even longer for the new windows. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #designergaragedoors #garaga #houseimprovements #garagedoorupgrade #designergays

New garage door is being installed today!! Home upgrades, first of a few big ones this year. Will match perfectly with the new roof and soon to be front entry door. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #homeupdates #garaga #garagedoor

Continuing to finish up projects in progress. Redesigned the built-in shelves next to our bedroom fireplace and painted the back to match the wall colour. Found the perfect spot to display Mathieu’s prized LEGO NES. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #interiordesign #builtinshelves #lego #legones #finishingprojects

Date night!!! Zak’s Diner holiday party. Having fun in the market on a quiet Sunday night. Having some free food and drinks and maybe going home with a door prize. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #zaksdiner #bywardmarket #bywardmarketottawa #marcheby #marchebyward #starling #gaysofinstagram

Progressing well with the Nintendo Super Mario console. Two bags to go!! Will be done today. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #gaysthatlegotogetherstaytogether #lego #legonintendoentertainmentsystem #legones #nintendo #nes

Happy New Year!!! Best wishes to all for a healthy, happy and prosperous 2024!!! Love Mathieu et Colin and the Higginson-Loyer family. Celebrating the 2 year anniversary of our first date. Not the same place, but having dinner at one of our favourite restaurants, JOEY. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #husbands #lansdownepark #joey #joeyrestaurants #joeylansdowne #datenight #anniversary #gaycouplegoals #loveislove

It’s been non-stop since Friday, but the big day is finally here and 5/6 kids have opened all the gifts and eaten Christmas brunch. Looking a little tired, but excited to share this downtime with family. Merry Christmas to all! Best wishes for 2024 from the Higginson-Loyers. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #christmas #christmastree #gaydadfamily #timeforpeace

Alexa making sugar cookies for her secret Santa exchange at school. Great job! They taste great and look beautiful! #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #gaydadfamily #christmascookies #secretsanta

Girls shopping trip and sushi downtown. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #rideaucentre #hokkaido #hokkaidosushi #gaydadfamily #retailtherapy #bywardmarket #bywardmarketottawa

Brando checking out my work on our latest renovation project! Busy to finish the rest before Christmas! #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #marlonandbrando #homerenovation #wallmouldings #curvedstaircase #catinspection #crazycathomos

Waiting for Zack getting his haircut done. It’s long overdue, it’s been so busy. After this, heading downtown to see Alexa perform in her choir at the school Christmas concert. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #gaydads #gaydadfamily #kulthair #tistheseason #kultthesalon

Beautiful winter day for the walk to school. Love the bright blue sky! #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #écoleleprélude #ecoleleprelude #december

Snowy day in Montréal as we leave the Biodôme and head back to the car downtown for our drive home. Making a quick stop in Hawkesbury to visit mom. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #gaydadfamily #montreal #parcolympiquedemontreal #biodome

Smiles at breakfast this morning.Love having as many of the kids together at once. Getting in a visit with big sis Kimberly and having a great meal. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #allomoncoco #gaydadfamily #montreal #familybreakfast

Walking to Eaton Center after breakfast with Kimberly. Laura and Kimberly going to hang out together while we shop in Montréal. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #gaydadfamily #eatoncentre #mtl #montreal #jaimemontreal #weekendfamilygetaway

Out celebrating Laura’s birthday finally. It’s been another crazy week, but most of us are out for dinner. #happybirthdaylaura #happybirthday #yowlife #kingeddy #bywardmarket #bywardmarketottawa #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #gaydadfamily

Time for some Sunday afternoon Rocket League with my partner in crime. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #rocketleague #switch #zackattack

Just made a deal on this brand new 2024 Honda Pilot. Taking delivery on Monday! It will hold 8 passengers, so there is room for us and all 6 kids! More room for lugging cargo to the cottage too. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #hondapilot #orleanshonda #ridinginstyle

Excited to have time this weekend to progress on my latest project. Two window seats with storage in our bedroom. I did the initial framing when I installed the flooring during the pandemic. Now the sides are built and I have all the wood cut for the drawers and doors. Hoping by the end of the day, the drawers and doors will be finished. The tops are also already built, but going to install after the drawers and doors are installed for easier access. #homerenovation #windowseats #diy #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #iloveinteriordesign

Bedhead and all… this is a typical cat daddy morning. Trying to work at my desk and I get attacked with kitty love. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #catdaddy #crazycathomo #workfromhome

Appointment with our lawyer to officially get my husband on the deed for our house! A day to celebrate another milestone in our marriage. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #gaycouples #homeowners #marriedbliss #gaydads

My birthday has just begun this year and my two youngest kids made these very loving and heartfelt cards and gifts. Zack’s card is a depiction of our favourite video game to play together, Rocket League where I’m winning 999-0. Alexa made these tear-away collector cards with little pictures with messages inside and a popcorn container and each paper popcorn has a word or short message on it. I know that my husband has many plans and surprises for me today. I feel so lucky, loved and blessed. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #husbands #gaydadfamily #happybirthday #rocketleague #popcorncrafts #loveislove #familytime

Happy Halloween from the Higginson-Loyers! Zack is coordinating with the decorations this year! #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #gaydadfamily #halloween #it #trickortreat

Our latest Lego project. Started before the wedding and finally had some time off this weekend to finish it. We love our campground, so had to get this beautiful cabin for our collection . #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #lego #aframecabin #husbandsthatlegotogetherstaytogether #sundayfunday

Dads night out! Loving married life and have settled into the new routine with the kids and back into the home renos. Enjoying a Saturday night out in downtown Ottawa. It’s been a while!! Cheers to my amazing husband. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #joeyrestaurants #joeyrideau #cocktails #saturdaynight #yowlife #downtownrideau #gaysofinstagram #marriedlife

Nails did! Our favourite ladies were closing early yesterday when we arrived and they stayed open just for us. I’ve been going there every few weeks for almost 2 years and @matt8709 even longer! They love us as much as we do them. I love my sparkly black thumbs with the dark purple. Perfect for Halloween. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #shellacnails #gaydads #matchingweddingbands #husbands #halloween

We started this before the wedding and that was almost 2 months ago. It’s been a busy couple of months! 3 bags to go, but the cabin structure is done. Just have the tall trees and rock landscape part to go. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #lego #aframecabin #legogays #stillnewlyweds

Turkey time!!! Happy thanksgiving everyone! #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #gaydadfamily #turkey #thanksgiving

Campground closing weekend. This season went so fast. It was a busy summer for us, but now even more prepared for the future as husband and husband! #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #pickanockpark #pickanockcamping #picanocriver #camplife #fall

Day 8, Paris: waiting in line for the elevator to the top of the Eiffel Tower. Going to catch the sunset and the city lights at night. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #paris #eiffeltower #honeymoon #lunedemiel #newlyweds #alldressedup #loveislove

Day 8, Paris: Happy birthday Mathieu!!! No plans until 6:30 pm tickets to the top of the Eiffel Tower for sunset. 10:00pm dinner reservations for my love’s birthday dinner. The best way to end our honeymoon and trip to Paris!!! #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #newlyweds #honeymoon #lunedemiel #paris #jetaime #happybirthday #soulmates

Day 7, Paris: We arrived 1 week ago today from Crete, so the day count started at 1 on Sunday. After our morning pain au chocolat today, we walked to the Eiffel Tower, which is very close to where we are staying. Then from there, walked along the Seine to find our special place in Paris, along the Seine just past Musée d’Orsay to look for the engraving Mathieu made in the stone last year. As I had predicted, it was washed away by the elements, so we had to make it again. Check out our reel of then vs now! From here, in search of poutine to see how they do it in Paris and some souvenir shopping for the kids. Hopefully still a bit of time to visit l’Orangerie to see some more Monet artwork. Trying to stop at Port d’Alma to catch a bateau mouche dinner cruise today. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #newlyweds #honeymoon #linedemiel #paris #france #loveislove #gaycouples #gayscruff #mcinfiniteplus

Day 6, Paris: Late start to the day, 11:00 am. Trying a new Patisserie with the usual croissant 🥐 and pain au chocolat. The woman that made our drinks said we looked cute. We get that a lot from strangers 🥰. Fashion show this afternoon at 3:00 and hoping to get to the chocolate museum, the wax museum, a studio tour and a virtual reality activity. All included with our city pass. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #newlyweds #honeymoon #lunedemiel #paris #grenelle #secco #boulanger #patisser #croissant #painauchocolat

Paris: Day 5. Visited the Panthéon and taking a stroll through Jardin de Luxembourg. Busy day in that we have two walking tours booked. From here, looking for somewhere to eat on the walk to Notre Dame cathedral for the crypt tour, then going to have a cocktail and pastries at café Louise. After, it’s a cheese tasting with wine before the 5:00 walking tour of Le Marais. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #newlyweds #honeymoon #paris #jardindeluxembourg #lemarais

Day 3, Paris. Grabbed the pâtisseries on the walk to the RER train to Versailles. We arrived a bit later than our reserved 10:00am time slot, but got in right away. Here we are inside the palace courtyard, in front of the main gate. Gilded all in gold, it would be something that I would have done in the times of Louis XIV. Amazing visit to the palace. The Louvre can learn a lot about crowd management from Versailles. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #newlyweds #honeymoon #versailles #sunking #gildedingold #loveislove #thiswouldhavebeenmycastel

Paris, Day 2: Early start to the day, walked 45 mins to Café Louise for breakfast included with our Paris Pass. Outstanding! Have to be at Sainte-Chapelle by 10:00am nearby for our reserved entry. Louvre and wine tasting booked this afternoon. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #honeymoon #paris #jaimeparis #newlyweds #gaycouples #cafelouise

As we start the next part of the honeymoon in Paris, we can’t help but to reminisce about the amazing four days in Greece. On the last morning in Crete, we watched the sunrise, then Colin took one last dip in our private pool, showing the white moon rising from the water. Mathieu equally having a cheeky shot to show the impact of the Cretan sun on our bodies in our time there. A part of Greece will be with us throughout Paris. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #newlyweds #cretansun #whitebums #honeymoon #cheekypics #gaycouples #gaycouplegoals #bonjourparis

Dinner at the à la carte steak restaurant. Mmmmm beef! A beautiful evening to end our stay at this amazing resort. Don’t hesitate to book a trip here. You won’t regret it! #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #newlyweds #stellaislandluxuryresort #parilla #bittersweet #steakhouse #gaycouples #honeymoon #greece #crete

Last full day at the resort. Keeping more in the shade and many dips in the water to stay cool. Going to walk down to the seaside later. Hopefully won’t get pinched by another crab. Leaving around 10:00am tomorrow to catch our flight to Paris. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #justmarried #stellaislandluxuryresort #funinthesun #relaxed #crete #greece #poolside #gayscruff

Greek dinner à la carte at Vegera. Wearing our Greek outfits is appropriate for dinner and the White Party at 9:30 tonight. Tomorrow is our last full day to enjoy the resort. Can’t believe how fast it’s going by!! #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #justmarried #vegera #stellaislandluxuryresort #whiteparty #greekdinner #sunkissed #gaycouples #honeymoon

Done sunbathing and swimming today. Time for lunch!! #holidayvibes #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #mattel #resortchic #sunkissed #stellaislandluxuryresort #honeymoon #gaycouples #instagay #gaysofinstagram #crete #greece #shantayyoustay

Settled in at our spot for the morning, ready for the day of relaxation after the last few crazy months of wedding planning and parenting and working. We need and deserve this time together. #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #honeymoon #malepedicure #stellaislandluxuryresort #happydays #randr #selfcare #soakandfloat #feet #newlyweds #gaycouples

Post-breakfast iced caramel latte from the coffee bar in the lobby. Having them in the sunken lounge in the pool. We will be soaking and relaxing in 30 minutes for a morning in the hot Greek sun!!! Give me more. Newlyweds!! #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #honeymoon #stellaislandluxuryresort #crete #greece #icedcaramellatte #loveislove

Ready for dinner after a day of lounging, floating and swimming. Can’t wait to do it all again tomorrow! #mathieuetcolin #mattandcolin #stellaislandluxuryresort #justmarried #honeymoon #gaydads #crete #sunkissed