DOUGLAS STEWART

There you are! :)

Victoria

Last weekend, we & the Reids went to Victoria to reconnect with old friends, Doug & Carol Stewart. I used to work with Carol before we started our families - then we had our firstborn within three weeks of each other. They have been living in Victoria for about 25 years, having grown up there. We so enjoyed being together again - there really is something special about old friendships. Here we are waiting for the ferry. We were priviledged to see whales, both on the way there & back home again!

Saturday morning, after the YUMMIEST cinnamon buns ever, we headed off to Beacon Hill Park. It's beautiful & fun with georgeous flower gardens & a petting zoo for the kids.

Saturday afternoon we walked the breakwater...quite possibly the scariest thing I've done in a while. I'm not sure why I was so afraid, possibly my fear of drowning combined with a fear of heights. Regardless, Nicole & Carol held my hands & off we went - no turning back. On the return trip, I pushed Malcolm in the stroller, & I must say, we made it in record time. :)

Sunday we went to Island View to explore the beach, collect shells, leave our mark in the sand & let Rick get back to his roots. It was a cool morning, but still lots of fun. Thanks for a great weekend, Doug & Carol. We'll be back for sure!!

Rollkuchen

So yesterday I had a craving for rollkuchen & watermelon - could have been the warm sunshine or could have been Lovella's blog. Either way, I only got as far as mixing the dough and putting it in the fridge. But this afternoon, my beautiful assistant Cindi & I rolled 'em out & fried 'em up. Just to make sure we got some protein, we included chicken wings and Voila, we had a yummy supper.

Notice how the puffy pillows house the watermelon? Now that's functional food!

For dessert, we just got out the syrup bottle. NOW summer's officially here. :)

WE ARE CANADIAN!

Our family took advantage of the beautiful, sunny morning (finally) and went to Abbotsford to watch the Canada Day Parade, eh? We had a great time, all except Isaiah who had alot of pouts during and after all the emergency vehicles going by sounding their sirens. But he persevered & we enjoyed the entertainment & treats which were plentiful.

I guess summer is now officially here, since school's out & so is the sun. The abundant rain over the past month has everything very green & lush - now, bring on the heat!!

For those interested, both Isaiah & Rick are doing very well. We are grateful for God's blessing & mercy & for the prayers of family & friends.

Happy Canada Day!