HR BBQ

Our department got together in sunny Twassessen over the weekend for a BBQ at our fearless HR leader, Diane's house. It was the only nice day of the weekend so we lucked out.

From left to right: Diane, Me, Lucy, Jenn and Cathy

Lunch Review

Okay really in just one word lunch was really just "yum"

I had this :
"porcini mushroom ravioli braised king oyster sautéed spinach brown butter vinaigrette"

Can I just tell you how good it looked and tasted? I could eat more of it now!

ooh...yeah we shared dessert too :-)
"warm chocolate soufflé pistachio ice cream chocolate sauce" double yum!

It was so nice to be downtown, the sun was shining, sitting in a beautiful restaurant in a lovely hotel during the work day.

Ok now shake head quickly and insert reality as I drive back to work on Poo Island! Ahhh it was nice while it lasted.

Going Out For Lunch

So tomorrow I am being taken to lunch here. What do you think? Very chi chi don't you think?
Going with a favourite employment agency of mine that I have done lots of business with over the years. We like to get together every once in a while. Should be fun.

Block Party Fun!

Today was out street's 1st ever block party and judging by the turnout, it won't be our last.

We had 2 fire trucks come and they enterained the kids and the police did as well. The biggest hit had to be the dunk tank. It was another smokin' hot day and the tank provided lots of laughs and cooling. In total we had about 80 people turn out. A reporter from the local newspaper came by and even took a group photo which may be used in our community calendar for next year! The reporter climbed to the top of the firetruck ladder to take the shot.

We had a bbq, face painting, and lots of kids activities and games. Truly a fun day!

Here are some shots of the day!

Happy Birthday Poppy!

Poppy "aka Love Cat, Pippy, Shaanibbles, or Pip" turned 5 today! Our special girl celebrated with a big can of tuna and lots of birthday love!

Even the kids blew out the candles on her cake. The guest of honor was no where to be found. She was probably still looking to stay cool in this hot hot hot weather. But she is in now, tummy full and snuggled away for the night!

We love ya Pop!

Tomorrow is a special day for us!

Can you guess what it might be?

My Little Precious....

She is driving me nuts right now but she is all mine and I would not trade her for anything.

Hopefully this latest phase will soon pass and we will get back to the good old days! Crossing fingers as I type!

Say Hello to Brittany!

Don't even ask me what kind of snake this is becuase I was only close enough to take a couple of photos and then out of there! Clinton thought this would was a good time to conquer my fear. Yeah right....notice no photo of him with that thing!

Brittany is a resident of Reptile World at Drumheller, AB.

Nice Brittany, nice Brittany....don't choke my kids!

So you do think he missed me?

So my boy is home after a week in Weyburn, Sask. Think he missed his Mom?

Doesn't look like it!

2 sets of tired feet and 46 bobby pins later!

Ahhhhh feels good to be home. The wedding was perfect. The sun arrived and it really was a lovely day.

Janice was a beautiful bride and her dress was goregous! The twins looked darling as they came down the isle in their little red wagon. So much love in the air.

Gosh, I love Granville Island. The hustle and bustle of it all, so much to offer and of course..who cannot have an ice cream cone on a summery day? Well..Kaylin did - 3 scoops in a waffle cone and snarfed it all down! While we were waiting for the reception to start we had a chance to walk around and take a peek at everything. It is so pretty looking at the boats on the water and smell the sea air.

Here are some shots from the day! Ooh and I just have to say that I loved Kaylins top...chunky jewels and all! Gotta love Winners hey?

Off to the Chapel for a Wedding!

Today is the day my good friend gets married! So Kaylin and I are off this morning to get "prettied"up!

Crossing fingers for the weather to warm up a bit. The wedding is at Granville Island later this afternoon so I will have some photos to share soon.

P.