nothing but blue skies ...........

Our weather forecast continues sunny and warm for at least another week!  Temperatures in the mid to high 20s and cooler at night, perfect and not the heat wave that we've being having the past few days. 

I'm still trying to sort out things with the move to Bloglovin.  I can see/read other blogs but still can't post a comment.  And that 'posting a comment' part, I know I'm way behind and am trying hard to catch up.

It's just after 5 am  and quite light outside  The coolness of the morning, birds singing and stillness is wonderful.  I left out quiet because the AC is still going indoors.   It is a balance.   A nice time for coffee and toast.  A nice time to collect thoughts, mull over ideas and make some plans.

Yet another work day for me.  Hopefully by next week I can move to a shorter work week for the rest of the summer.  The time off will be nice.  The time spent with  family, priceless.  My parents are getting older and they have both been having health issues.   Giving them their space but being around to do more for them, it is something to be worked out.  And that's fine with me.

DH and I haven't made any travel plans thus far and it might end up being put off till next year.  That's ok too.  Day trips are fun and a change of place.  There is nothing better then heading to the beach. 

That's all for Wednesday.

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Happy Canada Day!

Whew, it's just after 5am and already warm .....this heat wave has hit....welcome to July! 

Thus far this weekend we've been busy with family activities.  Saturday afternoon it was a trip to the Aquarium at Stanley Park.   We shared the afternoon with our grandsons and their parents.  Enroute home we stopped for dinner.  It was a very nice day out.   Yesterday Vanessa, Kevin and the boys came for lunch.   We had a small inflatable pool set up for the boys.  There is something about playing in water.....and the pool did require refills, many times ...  pictures to follow.

Plans for today, keep cool and enjoy Canada Day.  Wishing everyone a wonderful day!

race day out

The sunshine was streaming in so nice this morning, very early in fact, perfect!  We had an quick breakfast, got ready and were out the door by 7:20 am.   The decision to ride Skytrain rather than drive to Vancouver proved to be a good choice.  Lots going on in the city, roadways closed for construction, a movie shoot taking place, and dragon boat racing, cruise boats in, the half marathon and 5K races taking place.   It's been ages since I've been downtown.

We headed for the area of Lost Lagoon at the entrance to Stanley Park.  The 5K runners/walkers were to come down the street and head around back by the lagoon enroute the 5k course.

While waiting for the race to start we had a chance to enjoy the view on the lagoon and park.

The opposite view faces towards downtown.  This is part of the West End, lots of highrises, lots of runners, bikers, boarders.......and here come the5ker's

 

and there they go............

 

and trying to find  "the" one face,  "the one" person in the crowd .....priceless .....DH spotted our daughter (bottom left with puzzle piece on her tshirt back) and before he could get the shot, she was moving on .......these walkers were keeping the pace!

Even this low runner was have a blast!

And these two.......very busy too!

 

water down and water up

 

and that's our day out.  It's been a good one.

summer solstice

The longest day  and looking out my window this morning it continues very grey but at least the rain has stopped.   The drive home yesterday looked and felt like fall.  Tall trees were shrouded in very low dense mist, almost fog really and the rain pounded down.

For the first day of summer it feels cool enough indoors to put the fireplace on.......

I have  made some progress on a knitting project, no photos yet.  A small stitching project is underway as well.   Patio planting/changes are coming along slowly.   All we need is the 'warm evening' to enjoy sitting outside.

Now it's time to make some coffee and warm up. 

Here's to summer!


 

June....making plans

My "to do" list seems to be getting out of hand.  And that's only the "want to do" and not that other "to do" list!  So here goes, my top five  on each list:

1.   Finish the knitted shawl in progress.                
2.   Find some order for my floss storage.             
3.   Finish the patio garden.                                    
4.   Read a book.                                                     
5.   Take more pictures.  

1. Catch up on the ironing.
2. Paint the kitchen.    
3. Sort the recipes..too many "let's try.....
4. Spring clean, I have a couple of weeks yet!                                 
5.    Recycle

So that's a start.  Let's see how many can be crossed off by the end of June.

till next time...

a day in her life

My daughter wrote on her facebook page today  .....

Autism sucks. Let me capitalize that - it SUCKS....my oldest is almost 5 and can't answer when asked his name. My 3 year old gets mad and tries to bang his head. 2 beautiful, fun-loving boys, who have autism - we support, encourage, and just adore our them, but I still feel helpless. So on June 23rd I'm aiming for the slowest time ever* in the Scotiabank 5k/Autism Speaks fundraiser (support me if you can, but please cheer me on!). Because when I feel really helpless, I picture a reality where the autism puzzle is solved - and I want to be part of that.

*Note: I do not run....ever (except after my little boys).

http://events.autismspeaks.ca/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=15407

(dble click on the above to bring up go to link to see Vanessa's fundraising)

I'm so proud of her, Vanessa is a great mom. We will be there on June 23rd.

Do you support someone with autism?  What works? 

May days......

We're heading towards mid May, already, just where has the time gone!   And it's Mother's Day on Sunday.  Wishing all Mom's a wonderful day!

One stitchy project is completed and enroute to it's new home.  Today was the first time in quite a while that I had a chance to do some knitting. It is nice to be back on track, well alright just a little bit back on track.

Our younger grandson recently celebrated birthday number 3.  It was fun watching both boys enjoy some cake.

 

We're surrounded by many types of flowering trees in our complex.  Here's a sampling of what we have been enjoying the past few weeks.

 

 

 I'm always delighted to see blooms on this white lilac.  It was barely a cutting that rooted and has grown.  It's a remembrance of Ron and Mayann, their friendship and their garden.

The honeysuckle is a new purchase. 

 

 

and that's all for now.......till next time...



working my way....

.....back to a regular life.  March and April are generally the busy season at work and this year has been no exception.  I'm so ready for more time with my family! 

Unfinished projects call out "pick me"..... first will be a stiching project to complete as the deadline to mail is very soon.

I look forward to reading and commenting on blogs, there is much catching up to do!  My next post will have photos and updates.  I've really missed blogging!

till next time ....
 

Happy Easter

 

Wishing everyone a day filled with sunshine, blue skies ....oh yes, maybe some chocolate!

The past few weeks have been busy with longer work hours.  This will continue through to the end of April and then things settle down again.   Knitting projects are coming along nicely.  I've finished my scarf for the Pink Scarf project, just need to block it and then it will be ready to mail.  The other evening I started a stitching project for a new exchange.   

The temperatures here have improved alot.  It's time to clean up our mini greenhouse and get some seed trays ready.  Spring flowers are popping up, just beautiful!

Here are some photos of recent exchanges.

Stitchnswap2 Valentine's Exchange


At the left, the bookmark I stitched for Dee.


Below, from Dee, a beautiful stitched pillow.

 

 

 

With the Stitched with Love Group, the Winter Exchange ..........my parcel to Rene

 

 

and the parcel from Melissa, awesome ...missing is the bag of chocolates....

they were very good!

 

 

Family will be here today for lunch.   Of course there will be an Easter egg hunt for the boys. 

 Have a wonderful week everyone! 

Till next time ........