Showing posts with label fun. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fun. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Grandchildren ~ Play time and memories...

There's nothing quite as special as time with the grandchildren...
their seemingly endless energy, unbridled enthusiasm and love of spontaneity is part of what I love so much when we are together.

These precious hours never fail to put a smile on my face and time passes so quickly that I always snap a few photos to preserve these special moments.


Gyro Park Octopus
children can climb inside the head and slide down the arms of the octopus.


A glorious September afternoon for a some playtime at the park.
Henry loved the zip line!
(you can see it on the right of the image)


Cadborosaurus
The mythical sea creature that has been seen over the years
swimming in Cadboro Bay.
(like the Loch Ness Monster)


Peek a boo!


GRRRR!


Our darling Mira loves to play like the big kids.
She climbs up the steep steps of the slide and then delights in sliding down.


Henry sitting on the fin of a blue whale.


Dallas Road Beach
the waterfront staircase and turret painted by Victoria's artist in residence.


A driftwood hut
a great spot for the grandchildren to explore and use their imagination.
Pirates?
Buried Treasure?



Isla had fun playing inside the structure and after playing inside we hunkered down and got serious about digging for beach glass!

Our September weather has been mild and sunny which makes it easy to get out and have fun in the afternoons and on the weekends when Isla is not at school.

I remember start of the school years as a young student...
new pencils and fresh pink erasers
clean scribblers
pots of glue
new shoes
white socks
 new skirts and blouses
gym strip
a lunch kit

all the things that I needed to make a great start to the school year.

So many years ago...
but the memories are still fresh.

And now it's Isla's turn to experience 
the newness of her books
the fresh pencils
clean pink erasers
a new pencil box
a backpack

Time to forge memories of her own which she'll keep for years to come.

My goodness but time passes quickly...

At the age of 62
looking back...

I have countless memories and experiences
enough to fill up many many books!

Feeling so grateful that I am able to share such lovely days with my family.
September is fresh with newness and I am starting a few new projects of my own.

How about you?
Have you got something new on your radar?

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~

Monday, October 24, 2016

OOTD

Bridge is one of my favourite card games.
It helps keep me on my toes.

I love that it challenges my brain by utilizing those "grey cells."
Scientists keep reminding us to use it or lose it...

Our club hosted a fund raising bridge luncheon last weekend and I got a wee bit dressed up for the event. It puts the fun into fundraising.

Many of the ladies who attend are much older and they take such care to dress in smart outfits, beautiful pearl necklaces, silk scarves and pretty rings.

On a regular weekday bridge game I wear..."casual clothes."
Like this black top and dark denim skinny NYDJ rolled up at the cuff
with short boots.


JCrew tassel necklace with a simple black top adds a little bit of oomph.


Clark boots  NYDJ

For the luncheon and the afternoon I wore...


Amalfi shoes with Nygaard velvet dress pants.


Burberry print scarf
Wilfred top

We had a fun afternoon and raised money for the club.

~ Win Win ~


Our darling grand daughter Isla came over on the weekend.
We had fun "playing school" made some banana bread and walked to the park.
She jumped in the leaves, swung on the swings, slid down the slide, climbed on the monkey bars and rode on the merry go round.
We collected some of the leaves...


Isla picked this "special leaf" for me...


I placed some of the leaves under the white pumpkins on the table 
on the front porch of our Humble Bungalow.

As I sit here tying on my lap top  I am wearing a new ring...


Darling daughter who is gifted at finding gems and jewels found an eternity ring in my size and we met up for coffee so that I could try it on...


It fits and was such a great price that I could not resist...


Hope that your week is off to a great start...

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~


Saturday, June 11, 2016

Early Saturday morning...reflecting on the events of the week.

I awoke very early this morning and could not get back to sleep...so I got up.

Weekend mornings I usually stay in bed longer and have a slow start to my day.
The coffee creme tasted so delicious that I savoured a second bowl before sitting down and opening up my lap top.

Have you heard of this award winning olive oil from the Marlborough area of New Zealand?
Lusatori is owned by our daughter's fiancee's family.
When they visited we were given a bottle and it is truly amazing!




I made a quick aioli that Dani BP mentioned in a recent comment on my blog.

I have a great easy sauce that my friend Pat gave me last week too, a fake aioli: 1 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup lemon juice, tsp of yogurt and tsp of mayo with fresh herbs thrown in and lots of pepper and a bit of salt, perfect on cold roast chicken and asparagus. Perfect this time of year.

Thank you Dani as it was delicious!


I served it with freshly picked asparagus grown in The Humble Bungalow garden and a store bought roasted chicken and deli salads.


We have been enjoying the Sunshine and Yellow flowers.


Darling daughter wore her citrine and diamond ring when we went out for lunch.
We ate outside in the "secret garden"behind Sally Bun on Fort Street.
They offer healthy food and make fabulous salads.



I am not a huge fan of gnomes but this one was tucked away into the foliage in such a way that it did not scare me!


a bird house in a tree that was inhabited



The canopy of trees makes this spot an intimate place for a quiet respite.




Our hydrangeas are starting to bloom.


The poppies are finished and I am gathering the seed pods to dry until next Spring when I will scatter them about the beds for more plants.


A pale yellow rose whose name remains unknown. 
Something has been munching on the leaves and there appears to be a bit of blackspot on this plant.


Bubble blowing in the garden with our grandson Henry.


Sidewalk Chalk Fun
Henry will be 3 this August.


Isla will be 6 this week...
I marvel at the speed with which time flies.

~ My week was full to the brim ~

several long walks with a friend
some beach time
a wee bit of gardening
the usual domestics
lunches out
time to read my book
play time with our grandson
I played bridge at the club and had fabulous cards
met some new bridge players
celebrated Mother's 89th birthday by taking her out for dinner
and now the weekend is here and we have more fun things planned.


It is time for me to wrap this up and get going with my day.
Hope you have a fantastic fun filled weekend.

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~