Project 365 7.15

Today the kids went to daycare for my monthly 'catch-up on book keeping'. It was just me, my coffee and two laptops for the day. I'm happy to report that I accomplished alot and am well on my way to having year-end for our construction company ready to send off to the accountants.

My Dad came by to do some weed-wacking. I think he could hardly stand the look of our weedy yard. We are more focused on the inside of the house right now and are leaving the yard plans till next year. Thanks Dad for taking care of that for us, we really appreciate you sprucing it up.

Happy Mail! I am enrolled in this class at BPS. I have been a fan of Jenni Bowlin for years and am pumped to take her class.

Last night I convinced Cory to finally hang my rails from Ikea for my Stampin' Up! punch storage (thanks to Linda for this idea).

Slowly but surely, my studio is taking shape. I will be doing a detailed tour of my studio once it's completed, just have a few more shelves to buy. It's taken me a while to get it just right, so I'll be happy to share sometimes soon.

Project 365 7.14

Fresh Picked Strawberries

Today Taylors Strawberry Patch opened for the 2009 season of berry picking. This family-owned farm has been running a U-Pick business for years. I has been a pleasure getting to know this great family over the last year of living here.

I look forward to going 'pickin' every July...but my Dad beat me to it. Dad went today and picked us this basket of fresh, delicious, mouth-watering strawberries...they probably won't last long in our house.

I love berry season! This evening for dessert, we all loaded up on antioxidants and ice cream! We enjoyed strawberries (of course), raspberries, saskatoons (also hand-picked by my Dad) and blueberries. The simplicity of summer YUM!

Project 365 7.13

A Little Help From A Friend

Today, while Scarlett was napping in Ace's bed, I received an inspiring phone call from this friend. She also gave me a good little nudge about getting my blog caught-up...as I have been behind for WEEKS! Thanks Dee-Ann for the wonderful chat.

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Dirty Hands

Project 365 7.11

Self Portrait

Project 365 7.10

Found Scarlett sitting on the stairs today wearing her dress-up glasses and reading a book. She was so goofy when I got my camera and took a couple of photos. She is becoming her own little person.

Project 365 7.9

Oriental Chicken Soup

This was the first time I tried this recipe, the whole family loved it!

Project 365 7.8

It's rainy here. I took Piper outside sporting Scarlett's Hello Kitty umbrella.

Project 365 7.7

Stampin' Up! NEW Catalogue Open House

This was the card guests made as a free make & take for this event.

Project 365 7.6

Pedicure Day

My lovely friend Ashley did a pedicure for me today at her salon in Estevan, Profile Aesthetics.

Project 365 7.5

Saskatoon Crumble

We were all invited over to my parents for supper tonight, it was Cory's Mom & Phil's last night in Oxbow. They made an extra special dessert...it was delish!

Earlier that day, Phil operated the forklift while Cory pressure washed the house, it was in desperate need of a cleaning.

Project 365 7.4

Late Night Beach Visit

Cory's Mom & Phil arrived for a surprise visit on Friday night. We headed to the beach this evening to hang out for a bit.

Grampa Phil & Gramma Rose from Penhold, AB.

The kids LOVE to play in the sand.

Ace was excited to find fresh-water crab shells on the beach.

The reality of the beach...sandy bums!

Piper went for a swim.

Angel, Rose & Phil's doggie.

Project 365 7.3

Wine Club - Gwurztraminer (beware, you may become hungry after this post)

It was my turn to host wine club. As you may know, I love to entertain, so I was in my glory preparing and planning what I was going to serve for this evening.

I had FUN dressing this Asian themed table. Most of the 'wine verse' decor is from Michaels. I picked up the placemat at Walmart. Stemware: Ikea. The flower bowl is from Pampered Chef and the plateware is Denby.

The wine...

The food...

Bacon Wrapped Scallops

Shrimp & Salad Rolls

BBQ Chicken Skewers, served with vermicelli rice noodles

Strawberry & Goats Cheese with Spinach Salad

Homemade chocolate ice cream with raspberry sorbet dessert...then I topped it with chopped almonds...it was delish!

And the night ended with some dancing!

Project 365 7.2

OK, Canadian Tire now sells Method cleaning products....ahhhh, I'm in heaven!

Project 365 7.1

Irwin's Annual Canada Day BBQ

- friends - fireworks - kids - ribs - glowsticks - sangria - dessert - great weather -

Kendra & Christy having a cold one.

Scarlett on the swings. Her watermelon top is from here.

For the potluck, we brought maple glazed salmon skewers.

Sangria...mmmm!

Nicolas, Ace & William on the swing.

Curt, Patrick & Brett (on a holiday from working Kuwait)

Is anyone hungry?

Lian's Canada Day cake...that my friends, is her famous cream cheese icing!

Cindy's Sex in a Pan cake (shhh, I had two pieces).

Jocelyn having a baby snuggle (& smell) with Callie.

Cory & Cory...'The Cory's'

Olivia with a real life puppy pillow.

Ace & Breanna playing.

Michelle & Mercedes.

Cory & Mercedes...roasting a few marshmallows.

Scarlett, Olivia, Breanna & William.

There were 3 times more fireworks than last year. The Daddies had a good time setting them off.

A great night! Happy Birthday Canada!