Easter Monday 2014

Hope your Easter Monday is going well. Government offices have the day off work, but only Good Friday is a statutory holiday here in Ontario.


Over the weekend, I decided to upgrade my laptop to Windows 8.1 as it is free and my computer kept asking me to do it.  It took a whole day to download it, then you had to do a restart which took several more hours.  It seems to be okay now, I had to reset my printer back online and I notice this version has an App store encouraging me to buy things.

Sunday Sketches - Happy Easter 2014

Have a Happy Easter if you celebrate! If you don't I hope you are enjoying Spring like I am.

For Sunday Sketches, I've done an Easter piece on textured cardstock (5 1/2h" x 4 1/4"w) in watercolour pencils.  Unfortunately no Sunday Sketches this week as Alexandra has been in an accident and is recovering.  We wish her and Michael all the best.

Legal Drinking Age

Son K is now legally of drinking age in Canada. He didn't waste time celebrating with friends this past week. I had to warn him of the dangers of too many cocktails. He hasn't yet developed a taste for beer.   Still, he took a nice photo and most importantly he knew not to drive that night.

Right on topic, I found this other photo:

Paint Party Friday - Spring Bear

Welcome to Paint Party Friday. This piece is done on a textured greeting card (5 1/2"h x 4 1/4"w)in watercolour pencils. It's called 'Spring Bear', inspired by a photo I saw in the newspaper.  The article spoke of female bears being ravenous after hibernation. It is illegal to kill female bears in the spring as they are nurturing their cubs, only male bears can be hunted. The issue is keeping people safe versus hunting bears up north.

My Pork Loin Roast

We woke up to some snow on Tuesday morning:

I had never made a stuffed pork loin roast before and happened to buy this cut of meat on sale. It turned out quite nicely as pictured here and was not difficult at all. I watched a youtube video which showed me how to cut and open the roast out evenly. Then I seasoned the meat with olive oil, onion, garlic, herbs, salt, pepper, vinegar and herbs. I layered the seasonings, along with some diced celery, carrots and peppers on top of the roast. Then I rolled the meat up and didn't even have to tie it with string. I baked it at 350F for an hour. The next time I think 45 minutes will be enough and I could make a gravy with the drippings.

A Birthday

Son K celebrated his 19th birthday recently. We went to daughter L's school to start moving her home. It coincided with K's birthday so she baked him this delicious pineapple upside down cake and everyone sang for him.

Creative Tuesdays - Happy Birthday

We are celebrating Wanda's birthday for this current Creative Tuesday's theme! Wanda is a loyal member of Creative Tuesdays, not to mention that she is a beautiful person inside and out! Happy Birthday Wanda, I made some flowers for you, with a subtle sunrise in the background!  I wish you many more beautiful mornings. It's on textured cardstock (5 1/2"h x 7"w) in watercolour pencils.