Joys of Summer

This photo of luscious, extra-large cherries embodies the joys of summer for me! The peaches are also very sweet and juicy at this time of year, not to mention the strawberries. Daughter L went strawberry picking recently and reports a tremendous harvest of large, juicy fruit (think jams, pies and really just eating them plain).

breakfast scratch and save

I got this scratch and save coupon from a restaurant where husband M and I often go for breakfast. So we had the waiter scratch the coupon and it entitled us to a free fruit smoothie. I chose the kale mango smoothie and it was quite delicious, I was afraid it would be too sweet but it was perfect. Breakfast was good too.

Ribfest 2016

This past weekend, I went with the family to the local Ribfest 2016. There are a bunch of ribbers who compete for the best tasting ribs and we get the opportunity to purchase and taste some of them ourselves. We got there in the late evening, the weather was cooler and windy. There have been years when it was so sweaty hot. Our favourite this year was Gator ribs but they were all good. We also tried Billy Bones and Bad Wolf ribs.  Bad Wolf ribs likely had the best flavour but I felt they were slightly under cooked.  We also got cornbread, it's terrible for husband M's diabetes, but he can't resist having a bit of it.

Wise and Mature

I took this photo yesterday, and saw the leaves on this tree. Could these be signs of fall already?

Hope your weekend was good, I had a lovely, quiet day yesterday and the weather was wonderful.

Arnoldo posted a quote from his 20 year old daughter yesterday concerning the recent shootings in the U.S. and I thought it was so mature and wise for her age. “There should be no argument as to who’s right or wrong. It all comes down to the same fault: people were killed senselessly. There are families hurting on both sides due to hate and violence. My prayer is for Peace in this country. Gracious, Everlasting, Unifying Peace.”

Sunday Sketches - Contest

Welcome to Alexandra's Sunday Sketches. This piece is my contest entry logo idea done on textured green cardstock (8 1/2" x 11") in acrylic.  I like painting trees so this idea came together very quickly.  Scones with jam and clotted cream is my English item!

A Birthday

Husband M celebrated his birthday on Canada Day last weekend. The kids got him his favourite cake which happens to be just a plain white supermarket cake. He is diabetic but still loves the occasional small piece of cake.

Paint Party Friday - Mountain Scene

Welcome to Eva and Kristin's Paint Party Friday! I did a mountain scene for you today, on good quality textured blue cardstock (6" x 6"). I used acrylic paint.