FEET UP FRIDAY

Maybe the thunder showers they are calling for this weekend will tempt our sweet little girl out.

I'm going to put my feet up and watch a few romantic movies and possibly weather permitted, get some work done in the garden. We went to Home Depot last night. I bought some bicycle hangers for my baskets which I'll take a picture of once they are up. I was flower happy and wanted it all, so many pretty plants out this time of year.
One thing that stood out to me was a lemon tree. Sadly, I would never be able to plant it in the ground and have to keep it in a pot, dragging it in and out every season and on top of that de-bug it. (no fun) This season I'll  dream of retiring in a lemon tree climate and enjoy the strawberry baskets. What we did pick up yesterday, were some new lavender plants. The ones I planted last fall didn't make it through our harsh winter. I'm hoping planting them earlier this year will give them a chance to get cozy and want to stay. I would love to have lavender running all the way up the walk to the house but with the Ottawa climate I'm pretty sure this is a dream unless you are a master gardener or an English one like the lady we met last night. *chuckle*

I've been watching the Chelsea flower show this week, it makes you garden happy.
Simple this year is best. Happy Friday!

LILAC SEASON

Our miniature Japanese Lilac is in full bloom, it's lovely!

BYE BABY BUNTING

Bye baby bunting
daddy's gone a-hunting
gone to get a rabbit skin to wrap the baby bunting in.

CHAPTERS LOOT

E and I went to Chapters this morning and we picked out a few gifts for his baby sister. The kids section in Kanata is awesome; they have trains, wiggly tunnels, colouring & lots of books. When Euan is just a bit older it will be the perfect play date place. Right now he would take the entire store out in minutes.

 I miss going to Chapters alone. It was a guilty pleasure of mine in my late twenties. I would spend Sundays at Mic Mac Chapters in front of the fire with a Starbucks and a few interesting books.

I saw my bro-in-law's Mum today in the magazine section; I was well jealous of her leisure time. At one time she was chasing around 3 busy boys. You have to have huge respect for that. She has earned her alone time.

 I wonder if she was envious of me today? Hmmmm.... 9 months pregnant, chasing Euan around while trying to have an adult conversation. *chuckle* Definitely Not! 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY WALKER

Today is my Dad's 69th birthday!

WW-WELLY INSERTS

These inserts are available online @ etsy.

HANDSOME

NEW LIFE

POST RUN BBQ

Race weekend went very well.

 Steve came across the finish line at 2:08 and his cousin Kelly and her boyfriend Adam were around 1:48 everyone was pretty tired after dessert. 

It was cloudy most of yesterday but by the time our guest showed up we had a backyard full sunshine. The runners soothed their sore muscles with a few light beers and enjoyed the fruit plate appetizers while Andy & the kids jumped in pool. I couldn't have asked for a better evening. 

Dawn made delicious shortbread strawberry shortcake & Andy made some fresh ginger cookies that everyone raved about. They were such a hit I will be posting the recipe for them later this week once he sends it. 

I made this raw beet, carrott & cranberry curry salad that also went over well. The dressing was fresh garlic, olive oil, curry powder, dijon mustard & red wine vinegar. We used the cuisinart to shred the carrots and beets- super quick! 

No baby yet. Happy Monday!

C

We send a lot of thank you cards. The best place I've found to buy them since moving home to Canada, is Winners. Last week I found these Monogram C's and fell in love. I'll probably just use them for close family and friends- other's might think it's a bit odd to send a C card- my close pals will totally love it though.

ALLURE'S LIST

OTTAWA RACE WEEKEND

Steve is running the Ottawa half this weekend in memory of his Dad and in support of the MS society. Post run we are having a vegetarian BBQ with his cousin ( Kelly) who is also running, her boyfriend and our friends Andy & Dawn. 

We are also hitting the Perry's open house tomorrow. I have been told by many people to tell baby to wait until after Monday! Steve then informed me about his golf day on Thursday so I might have to have a word with our little lady-bug. I'm still smiling but super uncomfortable! 

Happy Friday xo