Sunday, May 22, 2011

Round Saltspring

We got off the rock! Steve and I celebrated our 22nd anniversary on Saltspring Island... He and Jon (photo credit) did the Round Saltspring race and came 15th out of 21 in their class--"not last place!" as they proudly announced. Nanny Lorna stayed with us girls nearby at St Mary's Lake--I even made it in for my first (and second!) swim of the season. Ahoy!

Friday, May 13, 2011

Blast from the past

Blaine, my house-mate from Queen's (20+ years ago!) visited from the UK with his lovely wife, Linda. They took an afternoon off their Vancouver IT conference, and we did a grand tour of the Island, featuring a look at the "new" house and plans, scrumptious cafe lunch, a peek into the cabin, and even some beach time! Best of all was seeing my "old" friend--just the same as ever! Or better!

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Happy Mother's Day 2011

My first Mom's day with two girls! Highlights: breakfast in bed (eggs and waffles with fresh fruit), a rare chance to lounge and read a magazine with a big cuppa coffee in hand, a family walk, flowers from our garden at the house, and chicken dinner with Nana Lorna, followed by raspberry rhubarb pie. Yummy mummies of the world, have a well-deserved, happy, happy day...

Sunday, May 1, 2011

may a moody baby doom a yam


Aurora illustrates my favourite palindrome...