Ksena Turns 4!!

I brought Ksena to the fridge to show her the b-day cake and she says 'Yea. Can I have a yogurt?' Ahem...what does she know of the time it took to make it-I underestimated it myself and am embarrassed about how long it took. Thankfully my mother-in-law says it does take time and she's the cake pro, so that made me feel better.

Sunday Birthday Coffee-a tradition we love...Thanks for coming everybody!! :O)

Holiday in Tobermory

The Grotto Entrance (fancy word for cave)

Inside the grotto...sunlight from an underwater entrance illuminates the water. This color is splashed all over the waters of Tobermory-it reminded us of the Bahamas.

Coloring at the Visitor's Center

The lookout tower

Proudly flying at the top of the lookout tower...

A snake eating a frog. Lunch anyone??

What do you use your Green Bins for?! They make a wonderful bath tub...

This is CANADA!

Did you know there are over 40 species of orchids in Tobermory?! I'm taking my chances that is one of them. There were pics at the Visitor's Center and this flower reminded me of them...

List Swapping!

Some friends suggested we should swap meal ideas. SO here goes a meal list swapathon! Leave a comment with some fresh, new, meal ideas or send us to your blog post via a comment. (I don't know how to use 'Mr. Linky' so we'll have to stick to the comment box).

Meal Ideas

Scalloped Potatoes, Cauliflower, Brown Beans, Apple Sauce
Sausage, Gravy, Rice, Broccoli
Lasagna, Sliced Cucumber & Dip
Meatballs, Rice, Carrots, Apple Sauce
Roast Beef, Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Apple Sauce or Salad
BBQ Sliced Garlic Potatoes, Pork Chops, Corn
Roasted Carrots & Potatoes, Brown Beans, Apple Sauce
Tacos
Chili & Chips with Sour Cream
Chili & Fresh Bread with Sour Cream
Nasi, Carrots, Nachos, Apple Sauce
Bami, Beans, Apple Sauce
Cheesy Sloppy Joe Pasta(ABC)
Sloppy Joe's, Sliced Cucumber & Dip
Pizza, Garden Salad
Sausage on a Bun, Salad
Hack(sp?) Balls, Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Garlic Bread, Corn
Meat Loaf, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Apple Sauce
Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Slice Cucumber & Dip
Crackers & Cheese, Veggies & Dip, Chips & Salsa Dip(Good Sunday Night Meal)
Burgers, Chips, Pickles
Hot Dogs, Chips

If you got through this list, you'll realize that I like sliced cucumber and Apple Sauce?! WHO Knew??

Camping at Wildwood-St. Mary's

"Do I really have to wear a pink hat??"

"If you don't wear the pink hat, your head will be pink!"

"It's still a pink one isn't it?"

Puddle Wonder

When the sun doesn't shine,

although it is summer,

the kids do not whine,

or say "What a bummer!'

They pull off their crocs,

and get their feet wet.

They say "This puddle rocks!"

and on an adventure get set.

Death is not Dying

A Faith that Saves

This a video you need to see. The speaker is a woman who is dying of cancer. Please hear what she has to say. Here is the link: http://deathisnotdying.com:80/

Mail From Michigan!!

Gym Day! :O)

Chillin in the Rain!

This Calls for a Picnic!

A couple of weeks ago we had Study Group at our house. The girls enjoyed the left over food for a picnic lunch the following day...since then, the warm weather has called for even more picnics on the lawn. We have a patio set but the ladies insist on a sheet spread out on the grass.