Friday night....

Got home tonight and barbecued  lean burgers- then served them in wholewheat buns with garlic, relish and diced orange peppers.  Susannah and I had one each. 

Yummy.  Laurence headed to his friends home around the corner....I soaked in the bath until the younger two got back from their Dads.

And now...blogging on the bed with Rosie sleeping beside me:

And so another week is over....September is almost at an end...we have the weekend to relax and recover our health...and enjoy the last of the glorious Fall weather!

Have a good one!!

Time at the golf range with two :)

Had fun at the driving range with Laurence and Susannah tonight - such a gorgeous evening!  

Then we headed to Second Cup for a drink.

Laurence knew the girl serving as we left, and Susie and I were laughing that he seems to know half of Sherwood Park!!

Sammy's second sunflower just flowered :)

Our Friday....

Sam was sick today with a bad cold - all snotty and heavy-headed...he had a sore throat and mouth and sore nose.  He was really fed up.  We ended up having to cancel our field trips - and we had TWO today!  The kids were sad!  We were supposed to take part in Alberta Culture days at the Jubilee Aud.  It involved the Alberta Ballet, Ukrainian dance etc etc..

Then this afternoon was the field trip I had planned - to FAVA.  Thankfully those who went said it was fabulous :)  As sad as we were to miss it, I am at least glad that the field trip I planned was a success :)  

Instead though, we had a fairly relaxed day, so Sam could recover and rest!  It was 24c yet again today and so we were outside quite a bit!  

Abigail relaxed on the lounger with her current book which she doesn't seem to want to put down - I believe they are part of a series - the same series I bought for her at the library book sale last week :)  

I sat on the deck and got artsy at the table.  I did my faces for 29 Faces in September, and then I made some paper beads, which I sprayed in a tie-dye style using Dylusions sprays.  I taught Abby how to make them too:

We ran in to town and I renewed my car registration, then we popped to Michaels and got more Modpodge - and looked for some more Tulle for Abby as she is mid way through a project but has run out!!  

We got a few groceries and then headed home...

Sam and I went for a lovely walk with Rosie, we picked leaves to modpodge for a project, we threw sticks for Rosie and watched her in the pond, and I saw Sam ride his new bike (thank you thank you thank you T - he loves it so much)

I cut off some seed pods from 'Loopy' the Lupin so we can regrow her next year in a new place :)  

All in all it was a lovely calm and quiet day.  

29 Faces in September!

So hard to believe that there are only two days of this challenge left!  

Also only two days of 'Learn Something New Every Day' left too!!

This month has flown by!

These two faces I drew on old book pages, which I then glued in to my 29 Faces journal!

Last Nights Sunset....

Had a meeting in town last night, and the sunset was a lovely calm, serene view....so I snapped a couple of pictures on my way home...the first is looking West towards the sun - the second is looking East towards the moon :)

Pictures from our field trip today...

Pictures by Lorraine Marie Fotography

Homeschool Field Trip....Whitemud Park.

We met our homeschooling friends at Whitemud Ravine today for a walk and to feed the wild birds.

It was a lovely experience to introduce so many new people to this wonderful activity - and to see the little childrens faces as they got to hold a wild bird in their hands :)  

A lovely way to spend the afternoon :)  

About Last Night.....

Picture by A - with L and T :) At the farmers market....next week is the last one :(

Hello Thursday :)

Hump Day Happenings....

Coffee was very much needed early this morning - thankfully both Laurence AND Susannah made me one before they left for school:

Rosie is totally my little shadow and follows me everywhere:

I was moving some things today and decorating for Fall, and I noticed this in one of the plants - it's a plastic egg filled with candy that didn't get found at Easter :)  A bit later on I found another Easter chocolate!!

Abigail was in a baking mood again today and so she set to work baking a chocolate cake.  I love that even at 10 years old she can do EVERYTHING herself - from greasing the pan to pricking the cake to check it is cooked - setting the oven and timer and taking it out and then icing it :)  

Sam and Abby hammered some pennies for me for a while and then continued to play outside - I sat on the porch for a while drinking coffee and watching them :)

I decided to head to Goodwill just to see what Fall decor they had - I didn't really get anything - a book and a pot....but it was fun.  Abigail put this on and made me jump - but it made for a good picture :)

Our bedtime stories right now are Halloween and Fall themed:

Tonight I picked T up and we headed to the farmers market to meet L and A for a while, then afterwards we headed to Second Cup for a homeschool meeting - not much planning or discussion went on though as it was only us 'regulars' there...J and S joined us, but we are all together so much that it was more like a fun girly night out than a coffee night to discuss anything - but I was sooooo tired that it was fine by me :)

The next couple of days are going to be busy...wah!!!

FOR TODAY

Outside my window...blue skies and the sun is shining yet again.  It was supposed to rain today but they changed the forecast and it is going to be another beautiful Fall day :)

I am thinking...that I can't believe how TIRED I am - like completely and utterly EXHAUSTED....but my mind wants to do so much and I know I need to find the energy to get going!

I am thankful...for having such incredible children.  They make my life amazing and I feel soooo lucky :)  They really are great company.

In the kitchen...baking, crockpot cooking, pies, and using up a lot of frozen fruit.  And today it is being decorated for Fall :)  

I am wearing...black long sleeved T, jeans.

I am creating...a future that we all LOVE, a LSNED mini album for September.  29 Faces in September, and a whole HEAP of amazing memories for my children :)

I am going...to pick Trish up this evening and head to the farmers market to meet Lorraine....then we have a meeting at 7pm with a group of other women :)  

I am wondering...how I am going to find the energy for everything in October - birthday, German student visiting..tons of field trips, new group starting....and that isn't even half of it!!

I am reading...about the educational value of Minecraft :)

I am hoping...that one more coffee gives me the kick I need to get through today!

I am looking forward to...our scavenger hunt and walk, firepit and smores with the homeschoolers at Elk Island next week - and also going to see the Ballet and Ukrainian dance this Friday :)

I am learning...that I am surrounded by good people :)  

Around the house...I decluttered the art room and filled two BIG boxes with supplies for Sandy's daughter.  It feels good to have space again.  Otherwise the whole place is a mess from neglect as we are NEVER at home!!!  lol!

I am pondering...why people assume if you are single then you are WANTING to date....I am really loving being single and have no interest in a relationship.  I may well change my mind in future years, but for now I really like life the way it is - and not having to try and keep someone else happy.  I like making all the decisions and I LOVE putting myself and my children first!  Life is good - and much MUCH simpler :)  

A favorite quote for today...

“Never give in, never give in, never; never; never; never - in nothing, great or small, large or petty - never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense”

One of my favorite things...Nescafe Hazelnut Instant Coffee :)  Yummy :)

A few plans for the rest of the week...  Farmers market with friends.  Coffee night.  Feeding the birds with the homeschool group.  Meeting at school for the German exchange trip.  Alberta Culture Days field trip to see ballet and Ukrainian dance.  Field trip to FAVA.  Behind the scenes tour of the Winspear.  Strathcona Wilderness Centre Open House.  Free admission day in Edmonton :)  

A peek into my day...Today?  coffee...followed by coffee...followed by MORE coffee - and some decluttering...and decorating for Fall :)  Sort the last load of laundry.  Pick Trish up and then head off and meet Lorraine.  More coffee - with friends at tonights meeting!