Lunch with the Girls

Yesterday I had lunch with the girls. It was our holiday get together, and we managed to plan 3 additional dates over the next couple months - and I have to say, I am really excited for each one of them !!

Stone Walled

Last Saturday I was in Nova Scotia. We went to the farmers markets in Halifax, and as we walked from one to the other, I saw this beautiful old stone wall. I took a ton of photos of it, and this is one of my favourites. What do you think ?

Flower Power

This is my lightening catcher. Dan tends to pack him into my suitcase or bag whenever I travel. He surprised me by showing up in my luggage this past weekend when I went to Nova Scotia. Needless to say he did quite a lot of site seeing !! Above he is laying in a bed of beautiful flower pins at the Sea Port Market on Saturday morning - fabulous market, lots of great vendors !!

Cup of Tea

A wall of tea. Makes me want to curl up with a blanket and book for the day !!

Me & Mom !

Above is a shot of Me & Mom while I was in Nova Scotia this past weekend. (I swear I am not really that much taller than her, but it sure appears that way here.) We went down to the Darthmouth Christmas Tree Lighting ... but the ceremony was long, so we wandered off to have drinks and didn't quite make it back to see the tree lighting - oops ; )

Home Again

I am home again. Back from my quick trip out east to visit Mom & Laurie !!

Had a great visit, got lots of rest, had lots of drinks, shared many laughs, and a few tears too.

Thanks for a great weekend !! xo

Slacker.

I have been a slacker lately. I am sorry.
Excuse for yesterday - woke up with migraine, went to work, went to Lu's for a sleep over.
Excuse for today - am at work now, going home to work on Mavrags stuff, and pack.

Excuse for tomorrow - flying to Nova Scotia to visit Mom !!!

I will try to post while I am out there, but it may not happen ... but I promise to make up for it when I come home next week. Have a great few days !!! xo

Cards Cards Cards

They may not have any writting on them yet, but Christmas cards are well under way !!!

From Batter to Bundt

I was an extremely lazy bum yesterday. Sad, but true. I have many of these days lately. The "highlight" of my day, is documented below, in numerous photos for you to enjoy. xo

P.S. I was very sad to find out that my kitchen aid mixer was not ready for pick up yesterday (like sears said it would be), and instead it would be mid-week before it arrived in store. I actually nearly cried when she told me. Oh well, I baked anyway !!

Red Red Red

I am very drawn to plants that turn red red red in the autumn. I love all the colours, but to me the red stands out so much, and I simply adore it !! And, in accordance, I take many red fall photos.

Long List

Thursdays at home. With a long to do list. Reminds me of preparing for my gramma & grampa's 50th anniversary two summers ago. And that's why I am sharing TWO photos from that evening today. Above with my mom & brother, using be our quirky selves. Below with the guests of honor, toward the end of the evening, and what a wonderful evening it was !!

Taste the Rainbow

Skittles !! I love them. I think I will buy some today to snack on over the next few days : )

Happy middle of the week-day !!

In Recovery

This photo was taken with my phone, back in the Spring. I shared it today because it illustrates how I spent all of yesterday - on the couch with a blanket. I was feeling under-the-weather, and knew I needed to rest up so I would feel better and be good to go for the rest of the week.

And here we go ...

Patience

Another shot from last Saturday's walk around Burlington.

Dan must have the patience of a saint, especially when I have my camera with me !!

Shhh ... Quiet.

I am currently editting a paper for my friend Ashlee ... and for whatever reason, I felt that this photo seemed to suit that task. Enjoy your Saturdays.

Déjà vu

This photo is quite similar, yet totally different from one posted a few weeks ago. This one was taken a year prior to the other posted photo (aka Christmas 2008 vs. 2009), and yet it still illustrates the same craziness that runs in my family : )

Yesterday was my brother's 25th birthday. He's getting old too - just like me !!

Happy One Day After Your Birthday Jesse !!!

Hope you had a fabulous day ... Love you always, xo's

Genetic vs Crazy

I was at the gym for the first time in ages last night. And I thought it'd be a great idea to do walking-lunges ... and today, I hurt !! I blame this on 100% on my Mom, seen above at a powerlifting meet a few years back.

Even if our shared genetics make me do crazy workouts, don't worry ... I Love You Mom !!

Blue Skies

We are in the midst of some rainy days ... and while they can be nice, I do much prefer sunny days. This shot was taken on the weekend, post pea-soup-fog, near the lake. It makes me smile : )

Fellows

Do these fellows look alike to you ??? Maybe a little like father & son ...

A Lil Cocoa

As part of our long walk on Saturday, we stopped for "tea" which was actually hot chocolate for most of us. This was one perfectly topped marble hot chocolate : ) Delicious !!