Monthly Archives Aug 2006
And the work goes on & on
August 27, 2006
The work in the basement is a never ending monster. Ok well it's not quite this bad but it feels this way sometimes. We're either in the basement (I'm keeping the house running while Damien's in the basement), out buying supplies (many trips to Home Depot and Lowes) or planning ...
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.
