2011|8|6

It was adorable to see these two playing together in the empty laundry baskets this morning while I was getting ready for work.  Ace doesn't play with Coco as much as Scarlett (since he's usually playing with boy toys) so it was good to see them bonding.

2011|8|5

Sandy hands on this fine summer afternoon.

2011|8|4

The kids baked cookies with their Nanny today.  Scarlett is such a sweetie, she wanted to deliver them all to the neighbours.

2011|8|3

Preparing a special gift for some friends today.

2011|8|2

Ahhh, nothing beats a beautiful Saskatchewan sunset!

2011|8|1

This is probably the BIGGEST news of our year...we have amalgamated the two lumberyards in Oxbow under our ownership.  The new location for Oxbow Building Supplies will be here, the former Smith's  Lumber Yards location...just on the West side of town on the South side of Highway #18.  We are very proud and excited about this new business for our family.  Lots of hard work and sacrifice ahead, we look forward to serving the community in this new way.

 Today was the day we received keys for this location, we went for a tour of the new building.  Lots & lots of building/home products.  Cory will be stationed here and I will remain at the liquor store, just down the road.  This big change is overwhelming and exciting all at the same time...we are so thankful for the awesome support we've received from the former owners, family, friends and the community!

2011|7|31

Ahhhh, the stain we put on our deck LAST YEAR is peeling up already...it's a long story, but it was the incorrect product for the job.  So Cory is doing some pressure washing to get most of it off.  Hope to get this re-stained next spring to reveal the beautiful cedar it is.

2011|7|30

She is an amazing little helper in the kitchen.  Prepping asparagus for the grill...yum!

2011|7|29

Swimming lessons are over for another year and both A + S passed their classes and had an awesome time being fish with the other kids.

2011|7|28

I love this face...no matter how messy she may be!

(Coco eating spaghetti and sauce at 11 months)

2011|7|27

Went out to dinner at the Moosehead in Kenossee Lake with these friends from highschool.  It was great to see them all and spend some time catching up.

2011|7|26

With the construction of our brand new K-12 school comes the demolition of the old elementary school.  Here you can see the beams of the gymnasium exposed, once a place of many community gatherings (Christmas concerts, Halloween dances, Kindergarten graduations...the list is long).  I couldn't help but feel a little sad seeing this as it my my old Elementary School too.

2011|7|25

Loved being greeted by this handmade ART when I arrived home from work.

2011|7|24

Had a great time with my friend Jocelyn this weekend traveling to and from Kendra & Kevin's wedding.  We stopped in Melita MB for a photo opp at the 'big banana'.

2011|7|23

Attended Kendra & Kevin's wedding today in Manitoba...so happy for these two!

2011|7|22

It's such a treat to be greeted by this face everyday!

2011|7|21

Heading to the pool for swimming lessons this AM.

2011|7|20

A party in the park was the buzz in town during the lunchhour today.  Took the kids after swimming lessons to enjoy the games and treats.

2011|7|19

Fruit Loops for breakfast...Ace's favorite cereal.

2011|7|18

It's not too often we start off the week around here with empty laundry baskets...what a good feeling!