On Sunday I had the opportunity to take some pictures for a friend during her pregnancy. It was so much fun and the two of them made a great couple! I am so thankful for the opportunity to take some pictures for them!
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Funstorm & Adventure Days
This past weekend, we were busy entertaining family and friends. My uncle, aunt, cousin, Emma's Friend, and Paul came over for a gathering we later titled the "Funstorm" - after a comment a relative made when my mom's status read "It's Family Time!" that morning. The name was very appropriate - due to the erratic weather and amounts of fun we had! We had a delicious feast, despite the torrential downpour my dad ended up barbecuing in, followed by a game of Rummoli and a movie. The Funstorm was followed by an excellent Sunday breakfast, and a short visit before I headed off to work.
Monday saw a quick game of beach bocci ball before Emma's friend Brenda headed home. Then, we packed a picnic lunch and headed to Red Bay with the dogs. The wind was strong and the waves big! It was a little too chilly for a full swim, but that didn't stop the dogs from splashing around! On our way back, we stopped at Sauble Falls and explored - both in the falls and with our cameras. When we got home, both the dogs and us were absolutely exhausted!
Tuesday Morning started early with a trip to Chantry Island with Emma and Paul. It was a very informative and fun adventure! In the afternoon, the fam and I went back to Sauble Beach to get some paddle boating in. It was a gorgeous day and we even saw some waterlilies along the river! The day ended with some ice cream by the lake and four very tired but happy people.
I'm currently in the process of packing my things up to head back to school in the next couple of weeks. The summer has flown by once again and I can't believe it! The number of visitors at work is slowly dwindling down each day and the temperature is cooling down. I am very excited to see what the fall has in store for me!
Monday saw a quick game of beach bocci ball before Emma's friend Brenda headed home. Then, we packed a picnic lunch and headed to Red Bay with the dogs. The wind was strong and the waves big! It was a little too chilly for a full swim, but that didn't stop the dogs from splashing around! On our way back, we stopped at Sauble Falls and explored - both in the falls and with our cameras. When we got home, both the dogs and us were absolutely exhausted!
Tuesday Morning started early with a trip to Chantry Island with Emma and Paul. It was a very informative and fun adventure! In the afternoon, the fam and I went back to Sauble Beach to get some paddle boating in. It was a gorgeous day and we even saw some waterlilies along the river! The day ended with some ice cream by the lake and four very tired but happy people.
I'm currently in the process of packing my things up to head back to school in the next couple of weeks. The summer has flown by once again and I can't believe it! The number of visitors at work is slowly dwindling down each day and the temperature is cooling down. I am very excited to see what the fall has in store for me!
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Mini-Vacation
On Sunday night, I went to visit my friend Chelsey in Burlington. Before my family and I moved to Southampton, we lived in Burlington for two years. Chelsey and I were instantly best friends, and it was so sad to move away. We kept in touch for a couple of years after that, but then didn't hear much from each other.
Then, in my first year of university, we ended up having a mutual friend and reconnecting through Facebook. We met up for dinners and birthdays, and became great friends all over again! In second year, Chelsey got engaged and asked me to be her bridesmaid. Of course, I said yes, and I'm so excited to be a part of her big day!
We had been meaning to meet up during the summer, but work schedules meant we had conflicting times off, but I was finally able to go visit her. Last Sunday I drove to Burlington after work, and we spent all day monday together getting pedicures, going to the mall, exploring Springride Farm and walking her absolutely adorable dog, Lola. On Tuesday, before I left to drive back home, she drove me to Grimsby to see the venue for her wedding (which isn't until February of 2013). I am very excited for it! It was a short visit, but was definitely very sweet. :)
Then, in my first year of university, we ended up having a mutual friend and reconnecting through Facebook. We met up for dinners and birthdays, and became great friends all over again! In second year, Chelsey got engaged and asked me to be her bridesmaid. Of course, I said yes, and I'm so excited to be a part of her big day!
Friday, August 5, 2011
Summer Fun
I've honestly been meaning to blog so much more than I have, but I have been busy working and filling my time off with fun things to do!
A couple of weeks ago, my parents and I planned a huge "adventure day" exploring the waterfalls in the area. We were able to visit three: Weaver's Creek, Inglis, and Indian Falls. It was a lot of fun to play with my camera settings and experiment. It was a long and very hot day which ended in Red Bay, probably one of the nicest beaches I've been to!
A week later, Paul and I went to Sauble Beach, Red Bay, and Sable Falls, where we carefully wandered in and sat in the rapids and felt the water rushing behind us. It was such an amazing experience and I really wish we had a picture of us! Paul also jumped off one of the higher falls into a small pool below.
Before her exams started, Emma was able to stop by and spend some time visiting. During that same time, our cousin Joanna came to visit too! I unfortunately was working every day, but we still had really great visits when I was home. :)
And that's all I have for a summer update so far!
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