Random: May 11, 2014

Jamie

Dogs in the hood! This was the very first picture that I took in Quebec City! We saw this friendly little guy every day. He would get so excited whenever anyone would say hi.

Shannon
I think I could do random pics entirely from out of focus images. Had a lot of these this weekend, watched a bunch of movies and I always like to snap a pic of the title but sometimes I miss it...and sometimes I'm too early (which is what happened here).

Suzie

Shannon, you inspired me to share this out of focus photo of me on my way to that wedding reception. I was sure it was in focus when I took it, LOL.

May 10, 2014

Jamie 

Ah! Quebec City - tres belle! Even with connecting flights, a tiny propeller plane (19 rows!) and a major chance of rain, we arrived safely, soundly and easily! The city is so very beautiful and everyone was warm and welcoming. In fact, when we arrived we were immediately upgraded to an incredible room - sloped ceiling, wooden beams, feather pillows and a view of the Chateau Frontenac! Cozying up in that room - let the rain fall! (Psst... our hotel is just a little beyond that red-roofed building - so central!)

 

Shannon
I totally am in love with this new card I created for Friday Reads, which is a YouTube where people share what they are going to read on the weekend. I tried it once before and it didn't quite work for me, but now I've realized that if I pair it with Library Loot and share what I've gotten out of the library - then, it works for me. So I did a combo one and uploaded it yesterday. Woohoo! Maybe this time it will stick.

Suzie

I am so tired and sore from house stuff I could barely move yesterday. Reg suggested I go out for a quick walk to help wake up. I picked up some fresh fruit, veggies and meat for the weekend and even got grapefruit 50% off. It was chilly though, just 8C but the sun was shining (sneaky sneaky). I am glad I went out. Got some free Vitamin D!

May 9, 2014

Shannon
The only pic I took yesterday was of scones. But...if you have scones...what else do you need?

Suzie

A rare completist-inspired moment for me. Still not "officially" complete but that is all the energy my perfectionist streak had for the kitchen yesterday.

May 8, 2014

Jamie

Yesterday I walked over to Tanya's for our co-working day and was just delighted to see this magnolia blooming! It's quite surprising considering that everything really is at the very, very beginning. It's encouraging though! I have a hydrangea that I wasn't sure was going to take hold but it's got all sorts of little green leaves starting. I'm delighted! I <3 spring.

Shannon
I thought I hadn't taken any pictures today, and then when I checked my camera - I had! Was happy to capture this calm moment with Mr. Man :)

Suzie

Suddenly, everything is happening! We have found people to help us with the house and they're all coming this week so while it was sunny I added one last coat of paint to the furniture outside. The momentum is finally building, I can feel it. So tired but so happy!!!

May 7, 2014

Jamie

A new step in my drawing process - adding a bit of colour! I'm trying out some watercolour coloured pencils. It was amazing to see the same shapes I've been drawing since I was a teenager come out onto the page! I continue being delighted that I'm enjoying drawing.

Shannon
Organization day! I keep working on organization stuff, but I have a feeling that's not the way to go atm. Although I was happy with some of the things I came up with, it just didn't feel great. Very strange for me to feel this way, but it's the truth!

Suzie

Reg had a gaming day so I actually had a whole day to do whatever I wanted! I did a little shopping, all the laundry and made a chocolate sauce which ended up in a mocha sorbet. Yum! And I also did a video trying to clean my copper pots. I miss having days like this and can't wait to have them again.

May 6, 2014

Jamie

Fun foam!! Shannon brought home some treats for us to play with on art day! It was fun right away as she divided it into Shannon palette and Jamie palette. It's amazing how easy to tell which is which!

Shannon
Dinner prep for "Peppers 2 Ways", which was chili and salad. And wow, I must have picked the hottest jalepino at the store, as my hand felt it for a few hours afterwards!

Suzie

Yesterday was all-house-day, including having work done with light fixtures. Bye by broken basement fan and hello light! Just a few more things done to check off our list.

May 5, 2014

Jamie

What a joy! Saturday I spent the entire day at a painting workshop with Shaun McNiff, one of the founders of the discipline of Expressive Arts Therapy. The central theme of the workshop was that painting is a movement practice. No wonder I loved it! I left feeling inspired on so many levels and completely, utterly spent.

Shannon
Art Day! I deviated from the assignment in medium, but tried to keep the spirit of the work. Big thank you to Jamie for saying that it looked done, because...I totally would have kept going but it feels very done right here.

Suzie

Reg and I actually had a social life this weekend, including going to a wedding reception downtown. It was good to get a break from the house.