What books and/or magazines did I read this month? I read Nicholas Sparks 'The Choice' and then started his book 'Safe Haven'. I read Homeschool Horizons magazine....Oh and 'Choosing Me Before We'.
What movies, television shows, plays, etc. did I watch this month? I watched 'We Bought a Zoo' with Sam. Don't think I watched anything else in July.
What fun things did I do with my family and/or friends? Omg where do I start??? July was PACKED full of fun!! From Street Performers Fest to A Taste of Edmonton, trips to WEM, the Legislature Pools - to our road trip around Southern Alberta! It was just one long sunshiny, fun filled month :)
What special or unusual purchases did I make? I bought myself a new bag at The Prince of Wales hotel in Waterton. Not expensive but I LOVE it :)
What illnesses or health concerns did I have? A major storm came through at the beginning of the month - one so bad we ended up in the basement and even I was thinking it was a tornado - I have never heard the noise like we heard that night. It was scary. I got a REALLY bad migraine that started early in the morning the day OF the storm - and lasted over two days. It was comparable to the migraine I had in Florida when the tornadoes went through. At least I had meds back then though. This time I just slept for a few days and hoped it would pass.
What were my accomplishments this month? I took my kids on a three week road trip - camping!!! And driving all over Southern Alberta - on my OWN. I even drove in downtown Calgary in RUSH HOUR!!! :) We had the best holiday ever and I am soooo proud of ME!!! 3 years ago I didn't drive outside of Sherwood Park and didn't know how to put gas in my truck. I seriously can't believe I was like that! I would just NOT put up with being that dependent any more - I LOVE doing things myself now. We are already planning our road trip into the US for next year - Seattle and California! :) Woooot :)
What were my disappointments this month? My bird table got smashed in the wind :( It wasn't beautiful or anything - but Lloyd made it for me so that I could feed birds on the porch and sit close by and watch them. It got knocked over in a storm and broke into pieces :( I already really miss having somewhere to feed the birds.
Anything else noteworthy to include? July was fabulous - with amazing weather, plenty of fun and some incredible memories. Summer has been pretty incredible so far :)
