Weird days. Pretty much indoor bound because of smoke quality in air. Fire on West side grown to about 2000 hectares! The mountain is closed to vehicular traffic-YAY! Apparently to prevent another 2007 fire outbreak (I’d forgotten about that!).Very hot out, near 40 oC–lightening predicted–not great conditions up here on the mountain.
I am writing up my lit review. Finally finished the readings–now for the writing. It has been so very difficult to juggle classes, work and looking after my three darlings these past weeks. Mistaya has been an amazing babysitter and I have received great help from Miranda and my mom. But I do wish Peter had not decided to teach full time these past weeks! I will never take another class unless Peter takes the time off to look after the girls.
Must take a bottle of Sprite down to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Mistaya bought it yesterday, took a swig and then we realized white powder was floating in it. I was freaked wondering what she’d ingested. However she appears to be fine.
Mist went golfing with friends last night, Tabs had a sleepover at a friends and watched “Coraline”–I loved that movie–creepy. Pip played with Nem ant Artmei while their parents, my mom and Peter and I had a drink in the evening. It was too hot and smokey to go the beach last night. Tonight I may go for a quick dip or bike ride depending on the air quality. Also I shall work some more this evening. Bleck!
Mom’s just arrived to help the girls make afternoon cupcakes for a tea party. Must sign off and will post pics when they are finished–Granny, Mist, Tabs, Pip, Aretmi, Nem and friend Makaila ready to bake!
John's pic of the day
yum, trying to find some of those cupcakes in my fridge.
Michelle
Glad to hear everyone is ok. Can’t help but think of the fear I would have in that situation. I remember friends moving down the summer of 2004, or maybe 2005. The fires jumped the lake and were encroaching. No damages to their house and they were never evacuated but I feel I’d be panic striken yelling uncontrollably -‘Run for your lives…’ Well, maybe not that extreme but I’d definately want to vamooski.
Sounds like it’s great to have family not only living in Kelowna, but down the block. Have a great summer all.