Monarchs
August 21, 2006
The kids and I have been studying monarch butterflies this month. There is an abundance of monarch larvae to be found at the farm, berry picking and generally anywhere milkweed grows. Apparently this is a good year for monarchs as they haven't always been so abundant. The children are thoroughly ...
Friday's thoughts
August 19, 2006
Have I mentioned before that I love summer?? I've always thought I was a spring and fall gal. But this summer has been spectactular. I think my new found love for gardening is part of it but whatever the reason I'll take it for what it's worth and enjoy every ...
Blueberry picking
August 16, 2006
Blueberry picking just got more expensive. This morning we took our weekly jaunt out to the berry farm to pick blueberries. I've noticed the last couple times we went the kids were more interested in running around and visiting the farm animals than helping me pick - imagine that! I ...
A day at the lake
August 6, 2006
We were privileged to spend another day at the lake today at a friend's family camp (for our Alberta family this means a cottage at the lake). Won't spend forever blabbing about it but do have some pictures to post.
Vacationland Weekend
July 31, 2006
Living in vacationland is a good thing. Having not grown up here I appreciate so much the hot weather, the crystal clean lakes and many opportunities for summer beachside fun. But before the fun we must work. Yesterday was the work day, for all of us. Celine has wanted to ...
Mouse in the House
July 28, 2006
So we have a mouse in the house. No, not the kind we want to trap or hope our cat Pixel finds. In fact the exact opposite. We are hiding the mouse from the cat to protect it's life. But back to why we have a mouse. It's not just ...
