Hi Y'all

At the end of August, my  hubby had surgery to remove a metal plate from his leg.  Well... the leg is healing and he returns to work on Thursday.  I can't wait!  I can't wait to have the house to myself for any length of time.  This time off work makes me realize that we need to make more friends. 

To capture the last little bit of summer, we went to Vancouver for a few days (where the olympics were held).  Here are a few of my favourite pics.

Wonderful sculptures where the horses were tied.

My hubby waiting for the horse drawn tour.  The horses names were "Bud" and "Wiser" (groan!).

Us on the tour.

Totem Poles at Stanley Park.  They used to look so scary to me, but now I think they're neat.

Please excuse the hair... Vancouver is humid, so I can never get my hair to do ANYTHING.  Also, the water at the hotel didn't help.  I felt like I was in the Seinfeld episode with low flow shower heads.

The steam clock in Gastown.

A bright and beautiful day at Granville Island.

So hopefully life gets back to normal soon. My work is slowing down to its regular pace which means I'll have some free time in the next couple of months.  That makes me so excited.  I'll have time for coffee, crafts and nice walks with our little puppy.

-Elisa

I've been away

I'm back!  We've actually been back from holiday for a week, but I've been absolutely swamped with work.  The weeds and lawn have grown, the laundry has seemed to multiply and the time just seems to slip away.  It's hardly fair.  I'm playing catch-up, but so far haven't caught up.

Our holiday was lovely.  It rained a lot, but was still warm.  Our holiday included lots of food....

visiting antique stores....

visiting local farms and artisans....

walks on the beach.....

our puppy... (note to self, don't take a puppy on your anniversary get away)

and of course riding in an air tram...  why not?!?  I was in an actual tram, not just behind a wooden cut out.

Now we're home, and we've been fishing.  Look what I caught yesterday.  Two rainbow trout.  Mmmmm!

  

Anyways, on with my day.  Yesterday I had to work, a birthday party and a baby shower.  Now today I have a husband home sick from work, and a bridal shower.   Tis the season I guess.

Cheers,

Elisa

My love

Today is our first anniversary!  We made it. 

It was a beautiful, sunny day in the Okanagan.  We were married on the beach with 12 guests (we both have very big families... and wanted only a tiny wedding).  It was perfect. 

Saying our vows on the beach

A kiss and whisper in my ear

Wrestling on the dock

We are off on a brief getaway to Harrison Hot Springs for a few days.  I can't wait.  We've both put in LONG hours, in order to be able to get 4 days off together.  Today is my love's 11th day in a row.  I have a feeling we will just sleep the first day.... at least we'll be together.

Until later,

Elisa