ARGH!

I just created a post, and had it delete on me!  Now I have to start again.  I was already feeling sorry for myself because I have a sore throat, and because my husband was "fixing" the computer last night and now we cannot receive emails.... we can't even open outlook.  I'm feeling so cut off from the world.

So instead of checking my email, I uploaded more of my journal pages to flickr, and took pics of the dog playing in her wading pool.

While going through my June photos, I realized I hadn't posted the photo of the happy mail I recieved from Melanie.  She absolutely spoiled me.  She sent me things that she enjoys.  I especially love the lip smacker.  I had never tried this type before, but am thrilled with it.  And who could complain about a Tim Hortons gift card.  I haven't used it yet, but I think I'll get an iced cap. Mmmmm!

I also realized I hadn't shown anyone the before and after shot of my hair.

Before (taken while out for dinner on my birthday)

(that's me on the right... lol)

After

I know, neither are the best shot of my hair, but it's the best I could do while holding the camera.  I was too lazy to set it to timer and find a spot to set it.  I'm in love with my hair colour.  I think it really makes my eyes stand out.  The cut is also so easy to do.  My hair dresser is amazing.

Well, that's all for now, after all this is the second time I've posted this today.  Hopefully this time it'll work!

Cheers,

Elisa

Journal challenge

I'm pretty much keeping up with Janel's journal challenge.  I have a few "in progress" pages.  I'm waiting for creative lightning to strike!

Here are a few of my favourite pages thus far:

The favourite part of my day

What's in my heart

I love Pat and fonts!

Collections

I've had so much fun doing this.  My husband also loves to see what I come up with.  I think it's a great way to open the door for him into my creative side. Usually I can't explain my creativity to him, but now he can look at the sketch book and see what goes on inside my cute little head.  I think it's a little bit of a scary journey for him!

I'm off now to cook and clean.  So far lemon cranberry muffins have been baked, the roast is in the crockpot,  picture has been hung and a load of laundry is done.  I'm making progress!

Cheers, Elisa

Happy Daddy's Day!

I admit it, I'm a daddy's girl!  I have always been, and will continue to be.  Dad and I have personalities that are very similar, and we LOVE to get into trouble together.  My poor mom!

Happy Father's Day to all those wonderful men out there.

xoxo,

Elisa

30 Day Journal Challenge

I accepted Janel from Run With Scissors Journal challenge.  I hummed and hawed, but am glad I just did it.  For those who don't know, the first prompt was to introduce yourself.  Here's how my page turned out:

I love it, and can't wait to continue for 29 more days!

Happy Day!

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

My finds

So the garage sales yesterday were kinda a bust. I ended up only getting 4 plates for in our trailer and a cute coin. There was a beautiful accordian that I really wanted to buy, but my dad said "you don't need an accordian", to which I replied "but it'd be so cool... then I could find some bagpipes and I'd be set". He then said "lets get out of here before you waste your money". I had no reply, and followed after him.

 

So, I will show you three of my steals from last week.  (Please excuse the uneditted, not so hot photos.  We are switching our computer over to Windows 7, and don't have photoshop re-installed yet.)

First, I got a cute little clock radio that I think will sit on my book shelf. We actually got two, one for parts and one for looks. They were $3 for both... I couldn't pass them up.

Second, I got some tupperware for spices that is going to look adorable in our trailer. It cost 25 cents.

Thirdly, I got a little tin full of buttons for 25 cents.

I also got boring things like a new sewer hose for our trailer, a mat for the ground and a paint roller extender... but they aren't really that special.

Then yesterday when I got home, I spent some time pulling weeds and trying to get my yard back in some kind of shape.  I planted my herb garden this year in a long rectangular tray, rather than individual little pots.  I hope it works out ok. Here is the finished product.

I also have a big patch of parsley in with my vegetable garden.  I planted tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, pumpkins, carrots, parsnips and radishes.  I think that's all I'm going to do this year.  I usually do more, but then have to pull it out because it gets so over grown.

Finally, I will leave you with a pic of my biggest bunny "Bindy" enjoying his time under his favourite tree.  It's kind of like a where's waldo, so I circled him.

Foo Foo was there too, just behind the tree.  They love to dig and eat the grass.

Well, ta ta for now. I'm off to sell shirts for our local chamber of commerce.  There is a big car show today, and they needed volunteers.

Elisa