I took this pic of the girls the weekend before last, on the ferry crossing the Georgia Straight towards Victoria. It was really raining outside but we were able to see a pod of killer whales just after I took … Read More
These roses are in bloom in my garden. I was truthful when I said I have good luck with roses. Roses bloom with wild, prolific, abandon all summer long in my garden. This particular rose, the Abraham Darby is my … Read More
Mistaya won a Grade Eight Citizenship award. We are so proud of her. The teacher giving the award said these students are the kind of children you’d want as your own–they are leaders, honest, compassionate, hard working, disciplined and kind. … Read More
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Mist and Pip at Stanley park last weekend. Tabs was feeling a little under the weather so she rested in the van with her dad.Tabs advanced in track to the division meet in long jump. So she will take tuesday … Read More
Tabitha with her gold medal in Math. She came in first in grade four math enrichment. YAY TABS! A horrible night last night–no sleep. Events started to unfold at about 2 in the afternoon Saturday. I was in my bedroom … Read More
Victoria Bug Zoo: What a cool place. The girls and I loved it. We learned so much about so many insects. Pip and I held each one–my favorite was one of the leaf bugs (top) their faces are like bull … Read More
Pip and I in our hotel room, enjoying morning tea.Having so much fun in Victoria. Who knew it was such a cool city? I’ve been here before and enjoyed it, however, the gals and I are enjoying ourselves royally at … Read More
Arrived at Hotel Vancouver. Pool empty, closed for repairs.So far we’ve done a little shopping, toured the UBC Anthropology museum–wow, amazing collection of aboriginal artifacts from around the globe–especially BC west coast masks and potlatch serving dishes the size of … Read More
Tabs playing on Saturday. I got soaked right down to my underwear just watching.Tabs placed first in her class in a school wide geography test–so now she advances to the school final on Friday morning.As soon as she is finished … Read More
You know the one. That bully that keeps a silent eye on your workout, waiting for the best time to dash ahead of you a steal the equipment you’re headed for before you can get to it. In most instances … Read More
Sometimes you don’t need to buy Harry Potter Jelly Beans to be grossed out. Yesterday I called Peter in to our bedroom for a midday chat. I think it was about planning our Malaysia trip. We’re stalled on booking the … Read More
1. hook keys onto strap while at the gym2. hold ipod while working out3. hold plastic doggy-poo bag while running with pooch4. Storing baby’s soother–keeps it clean and smelling like mom5. keep change for emergency purchases6. becomes a summer top … Read More
Courtney, Grace, Pip and Tabs.Just got back from date night–we went to Joey’s for supper to discuss our latest plans. Mist is at a youth group get together and Tabs baby sat while we were out. We received several worried … Read More
Pip and Artemi today in my backyard. A fun weekend with Peter’s sister Grace and niece Courtney visiting. Peter made his famous pomme-frites for them–way too good. The girls enjoyed watersliding, wine tours and home tours with their rellies and … Read More