You guys are totally awesome!!! We wish you a lifetime full of love, laughter, happiness and health!!!
We had an absolutely wonderful time celebrating with you guys!!! xoxo
Monday, August 28, 2006
Congratulations John and Lisa!!!
You guys are totally awesome!!! We wish you a lifetime full of love, laughter, happiness and health!!!
We had an absolutely wonderful time celebrating with you guys!!! xoxo
Friday, August 25, 2006
DISCOVERY AT COSTCO!!!
Earlier this week at costco we came across what I will consider, undoubtedly, the best product ever...
Stacy's Pita Chips!!!
...Of course we had to buy a bag and see just how good (hopefully) this product is!!! I for got to take the picture, but will do so on the weekend and insert later...
Also to follow will be my review of the pita chips. But really...with a name like that...how could they not be totally amazing?!?!?
Everyone have a fantastic weekend!!!
Stacy's Pita Chips!!!
...Of course we had to buy a bag and see just how good (hopefully) this product is!!! I for got to take the picture, but will do so on the weekend and insert later...
Also to follow will be my review of the pita chips. But really...with a name like that...how could they not be totally amazing?!?!?
Everyone have a fantastic weekend!!!
Monday, August 21, 2006
A Visit with the Taylor's!!!
This is new baby brother Lukas:
...and his big brother Zac (the boss):
Well ... we were only an hour away so how could we not go for a visit with the Taylor's!!! We couldn't stay too long because they are in the middle of a move and we had to come back home...BUT it was so nice to see Andrea, Brad, Zac AND new baby brother Lukas!!! Thank you guys SO much for the visit!!! Can't wait to see you again (we'll look for the invitation to your new house warming party in the fall)!!! hahahaha!!!
...and his big brother Zac (the boss):
Well ... we were only an hour away so how could we not go for a visit with the Taylor's!!! We couldn't stay too long because they are in the middle of a move and we had to come back home...BUT it was so nice to see Andrea, Brad, Zac AND new baby brother Lukas!!! Thank you guys SO much for the visit!!! Can't wait to see you again (we'll look for the invitation to your new house warming party in the fall)!!! hahahaha!!!
Brads Company Picnic on Saturday...
We had a GREAT time at the company picnic this Saturday which was located at ALBION HILLS CONSERVATION AREA:
Good to visit Friends!!!
Thanks jarred and Amanda for the GREAT visit on Friday night!!! It was so nice to sit down by the chiminea...RELAX...VISIT...Have a few beverages etc!!! You guys are awesome!!! We also must say thanks for the super-comfy bed we had to lay our heads on and the wonderful breakfast on Saturday morning!!! YAY!!! Thank you so much!!! See you guys soon :)
Friday, August 18, 2006
Where am I From???
All the time people ask me..."so, where are you from"? Hahah...my least favorite question...but a good one. Where am I from? Well I didn't live in the town I was born in all that long... and I haven't been there in YEARS...we also moved around quite a bit between the US and Canada ...No, my parents were/are not fugitives...Dad is in the mining industry... so i never say I am "from" those places...
Anyway, I came across these photo's earlier in the week. They are of a place my parents and I lived for MANY years (nearly half my life I guess)...
It is a small mining community mining located on the northern tip of Baffin Island called Nanisivik (Inuktatuuk for: the place where people find things).
This is a photo of the town-site (summer). You can also see apart of the mill. And Yes...that is what we liked to call our waterfront property...Lancaster sound/the arctic ocean...
This is a photo (again of the town-site). Clearly its winter...but my guess would be it's nearing spring...it looks awfully light out to be the dead of winter LOL
Living in the North is definitely a different lifestyle. The years I spent there were probably some of the best. I learned so many things, saw things your average Joe will never see in a lifetime and it seems I have met a lot of pretty amazing people who's path I crossed while there. I've always said if you ever get the opportunity to see the north...DO IT. It is a magnificent and beautiful place (in it's own way)...
It's funny actually. I'm sitting here looking at these photo thinking....how on earth did I end up to be such a "city girl".
Anyway - Just wanted to post these for fun...!!! Thanks for looking and everyone ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND!!!
Anyway, I came across these photo's earlier in the week. They are of a place my parents and I lived for MANY years (nearly half my life I guess)...
It is a small mining community mining located on the northern tip of Baffin Island called Nanisivik (Inuktatuuk for: the place where people find things).
This is a photo of the town-site (summer). You can also see apart of the mill. And Yes...that is what we liked to call our waterfront property...Lancaster sound/the arctic ocean...
This is a photo (again of the town-site). Clearly its winter...but my guess would be it's nearing spring...it looks awfully light out to be the dead of winter LOL
Living in the North is definitely a different lifestyle. The years I spent there were probably some of the best. I learned so many things, saw things your average Joe will never see in a lifetime and it seems I have met a lot of pretty amazing people who's path I crossed while there. I've always said if you ever get the opportunity to see the north...DO IT. It is a magnificent and beautiful place (in it's own way)...
It's funny actually. I'm sitting here looking at these photo thinking....how on earth did I end up to be such a "city girl".
Anyway - Just wanted to post these for fun...!!! Thanks for looking and everyone ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND!!!
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Totally HOT CHICKS!!!!
This Post is especially for my mama...who made a personal rescue to the poor little hens and chicks that you see below. Before their rescue, I sadly admit that they were on a dowhill road living inside with me. Their pots were too small and the light hardly adequate. The last time mama Light was in town she transplanted them into nicer, bigger pots and put them outside... They have since been thriving!!!
I am happy to report that ALL chicks have made it and we even have some new offspring since the transplant...YAY!!! Thanks mom...from me and from the totally hot chickadees!!! :)
I am happy to report that ALL chicks have made it and we even have some new offspring since the transplant...YAY!!! Thanks mom...from me and from the totally hot chickadees!!! :)
Monday, August 14, 2006
What DID we do this weekend...!?!?!?
Friday Night
After work, I came home and turned into somewhat of a domestic diva!!! Ok...diva yes...domestic, that perhaps might be debatable...I attempted to make zucchini loaf (a yummy treat for my husband) AND also prepared a keish to put in the Fridge for our breakfast the next morning.
Things I learned:
-Yes, white flour and whole wheat flour do make a difference. Not sure what that diffence is exactly...but the loaf did not taste like my moms. Also , it's a possibility that the lack of raisins and cinnamon made a diffence??? I didn't have those ingredients so I just didn't put the in...
-I apparently only have 1 "loaf pan" and the recipe I used called for two...so now we have a zucchini loaf AND a few zucchini muffins. The muffins as of Sunday night were gone...so they must have been somewhat edible...
-Something (not sure what) wasn't quite right with the keish. It just did not taste the way my mama's does. Maybe it will get better with practice?!?!?
-A quick note of thanks to my fabulous husband who is such a TROOPER... he tries all my cooking and even tells me how yummy it is...
Of course after all this work in the kitchen we were way too tired to prepare a meal...and besides...it was a good night to go out on a date...So off we went to:
Agave Grill for dinner and drinks.
Had my favorite dinner item on the menu... Chicken Milanesa with Goat Cheese ... A lightly breaded chicken breast topped with goat cheese and cilantro cream sauce, served with rice and vegetables ...ummm SO GOOD!!!!
Also ran into a few friends which was really nice...ummm good food, good drink, good friends...
Saturday
The weather here was gorgeous all weekend!!! Blue skies and SUNSHINE!!! And hardly any humidity!!!
We spent the morning doing our chores, the afternoon walking around the Byward Market...and the evening we had a lovely bbq at home, went for a drive down to the marina and down to our favorite local ice cream shop for a treat. Also rented MATADOR. ummm...it was an "ok" movie.
Sunday
Sunday was a very relaxing day for us.
Brad was up at the crack of dawn to play golf at Le Sorcier Golf Course with Al, Mike and Johny...From what I understand all golf cartes were returned in 1 piece...So they say...
For me, after a good sleep in, I did laundry...and pulled weeds in the garden...also did some (ok not enough) purging of the closet...Oh yes, and then sat outside and caught up on some of my reading (the weather was just too nice to be inside).
When the boys returned from golf we went over to the McC-Papineau residence for a short visit.
After a good supper and a bit of HGTV and football (depending who had the remote) it was an EARLY night for us!!!
Well that was life in a nutshell this weekend for the O'Neil's!!! Hope everyone has a great week!!
After work, I came home and turned into somewhat of a domestic diva!!! Ok...diva yes...domestic, that perhaps might be debatable...I attempted to make zucchini loaf (a yummy treat for my husband) AND also prepared a keish to put in the Fridge for our breakfast the next morning.
Things I learned:
-Yes, white flour and whole wheat flour do make a difference. Not sure what that diffence is exactly...but the loaf did not taste like my moms. Also , it's a possibility that the lack of raisins and cinnamon made a diffence??? I didn't have those ingredients so I just didn't put the in...
-I apparently only have 1 "loaf pan" and the recipe I used called for two...so now we have a zucchini loaf AND a few zucchini muffins. The muffins as of Sunday night were gone...so they must have been somewhat edible...
-Something (not sure what) wasn't quite right with the keish. It just did not taste the way my mama's does. Maybe it will get better with practice?!?!?
-A quick note of thanks to my fabulous husband who is such a TROOPER... he tries all my cooking and even tells me how yummy it is...
Of course after all this work in the kitchen we were way too tired to prepare a meal...and besides...it was a good night to go out on a date...So off we went to:
Agave Grill for dinner and drinks.
Had my favorite dinner item on the menu... Chicken Milanesa with Goat Cheese ... A lightly breaded chicken breast topped with goat cheese and cilantro cream sauce, served with rice and vegetables ...ummm SO GOOD!!!!
Also ran into a few friends which was really nice...ummm good food, good drink, good friends...
Saturday
The weather here was gorgeous all weekend!!! Blue skies and SUNSHINE!!! And hardly any humidity!!!
We spent the morning doing our chores, the afternoon walking around the Byward Market...and the evening we had a lovely bbq at home, went for a drive down to the marina and down to our favorite local ice cream shop for a treat. Also rented MATADOR. ummm...it was an "ok" movie.
Sunday
Sunday was a very relaxing day for us.
Brad was up at the crack of dawn to play golf at Le Sorcier Golf Course with Al, Mike and Johny...From what I understand all golf cartes were returned in 1 piece...So they say...
For me, after a good sleep in, I did laundry...and pulled weeds in the garden...also did some (ok not enough) purging of the closet...Oh yes, and then sat outside and caught up on some of my reading (the weather was just too nice to be inside).
When the boys returned from golf we went over to the McC-Papineau residence for a short visit.
After a good supper and a bit of HGTV and football (depending who had the remote) it was an EARLY night for us!!!
Well that was life in a nutshell this weekend for the O'Neil's!!! Hope everyone has a great week!!
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
A Holiday Monday for us ... YAY!!!
I LOVE HOLIDAY MONDAYS!!! Especially when you get ready for bed on Sunday..thinking you have to get up for work the next morning then realizing that ...wooo hooo...it's a holiday tomorrow!!!
If you exclude our "Road Trip Honeymoon"...it has been a little while since Brad and I have managed to get out for one of our Sunday drives...
Well, I know it wasn't exactly Sunday...but we did have the day off...soooo, why not hop into the car...(Picnic basket and cooler loaded...Just incase)...
First Stop: Breakfast at Al's Diner - YUMMMMM
Next: Carleton Place...just for a short visit/coffee break to say hi to Mama Chris and Papa Jim..who were also off and taking advantage of the beautiful weather...
Then: passing through Perth...a quick visit with Jamie, Marilyn and Max! Max is getting so big!!! He was showing us how he can swim in his little pool. Also we notice he is starting to talk alot more and becoming a little less shy!!! woo hoo MAX!!!
And Then: Well...were in Perth...better stop in and say a quick hello to Aunt Kathy and Uncle Earl (and Abbie too cause she was home for alittle bit)...Lucky us...Just as we were heading out to continue on our journey we were invited back later that evening for supper!!! Well...why not...the weather is again beautiful...and the company would be pretty top notch as well..ahah...so sure we'll be back in a couple hours!!!
Next: Finally with a destination in mind for our little drive, we head off to Newboro to check out the store (Kilborn's) that we have heard everyone talking about. It was a pretty neat little store. Perhaps a bit out of our pricerange for some stuff...but fun to browse nonetheless. Who knows we could afterall win the 649 on Wednesday...Fingers crossed.
One more quick stop: In Westport to browse through the shops which are pretty cool if I do say so. Also stopped at a local bakery for a few cookies and to pick up a strawberry rhubarb pie for dessert!!!
And as previously mentioned...what better way to finish off the evening ...A visit and supper with Kathy and Earl and Abbie!!! Thank you guys sooo much for a great evening last night. Supper was yummy!!!
Well that is our weekend in a nutshell...!!! We hope everyone has a great week!!! Cheers,
If you exclude our "Road Trip Honeymoon"...it has been a little while since Brad and I have managed to get out for one of our Sunday drives...
Well, I know it wasn't exactly Sunday...but we did have the day off...soooo, why not hop into the car...(Picnic basket and cooler loaded...Just incase)...
First Stop: Breakfast at Al's Diner - YUMMMMM
Next: Carleton Place...just for a short visit/coffee break to say hi to Mama Chris and Papa Jim..who were also off and taking advantage of the beautiful weather...
Then: passing through Perth...a quick visit with Jamie, Marilyn and Max! Max is getting so big!!! He was showing us how he can swim in his little pool. Also we notice he is starting to talk alot more and becoming a little less shy!!! woo hoo MAX!!!
And Then: Well...were in Perth...better stop in and say a quick hello to Aunt Kathy and Uncle Earl (and Abbie too cause she was home for alittle bit)...Lucky us...Just as we were heading out to continue on our journey we were invited back later that evening for supper!!! Well...why not...the weather is again beautiful...and the company would be pretty top notch as well..ahah...so sure we'll be back in a couple hours!!!
Next: Finally with a destination in mind for our little drive, we head off to Newboro to check out the store (Kilborn's) that we have heard everyone talking about. It was a pretty neat little store. Perhaps a bit out of our pricerange for some stuff...but fun to browse nonetheless. Who knows we could afterall win the 649 on Wednesday...Fingers crossed.
One more quick stop: In Westport to browse through the shops which are pretty cool if I do say so. Also stopped at a local bakery for a few cookies and to pick up a strawberry rhubarb pie for dessert!!!
And as previously mentioned...what better way to finish off the evening ...A visit and supper with Kathy and Earl and Abbie!!! Thank you guys sooo much for a great evening last night. Supper was yummy!!!
Well that is our weekend in a nutshell...!!! We hope everyone has a great week!!! Cheers,
Sunday...Another day of fun in the sun..this time with the McC-Papineau's..!
Sunday was great...after a few things checked off our to do list...we headed off to the McC-Papineau house to enjoy the beautiful weather...sit by the pool...visit...and well of course a wee little bbq in the evening!!!
It was nice to finally be able to sit outside without feeling like you were going to melt!!!
Corinne, Sheila, Al, Mama McCarth, Bernetta and Lucas - Thanks for a great time on sunday!!!
PS. Al - we hope you have recovered finally from that "flu bug" *cough cough*...?!
Cheers,
It was nice to finally be able to sit outside without feeling like you were going to melt!!!
Corinne, Sheila, Al, Mama McCarth, Bernetta and Lucas - Thanks for a great time on sunday!!!
PS. Al - we hope you have recovered finally from that "flu bug" *cough cough*...?!
Cheers,
MORE from Saturday's BBQ/Swim day...WITH THANKS!!!
More Pics from Saturday:
...Thanks Aunt Carol, Uncle Mark and Maria for a wonderful get together on Saturday afternoon!!! Good company, good fun and good food!!! YAY!!!
PS. Aunt Patti Ann : We need that PIE RECIPE!!! :)
...Thanks Aunt Carol, Uncle Mark and Maria for a wonderful get together on Saturday afternoon!!! Good company, good fun and good food!!! YAY!!!
PS. Aunt Patti Ann : We need that PIE RECIPE!!! :)
BBQ and a SWIM!!!
MADISON GETTING READY TO SWIM!!! YAY!!!
LOGAN TAKIN A LITTLE SNOOZE...WAY TOO MUCH EXCITEMENT FOR HIM TO HANDLE!!!
Grandpa Jim and Logan!!! ZZZzzzZZZzzzzzz
BABIES EVERYWHERE!!!
Brad and Papa Jim!!!
Some Pool fun!!!
AND...More Pool Fun!!!
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1...2...3...Madison JUMPS IN THE POOL!!!! YAY!!!
Saturday
Well...I finally got to go and see the CHANGING OF THE GUARD CEREMONY here in Ottawa!!! Shocking since I work downtown, eh?!?!?!
Thank you to my wonderful husband who totally rocks for taking me downtown to see this on Saturday morning!!!
...ONLY AFTER DOING OUR CHORES...can we go out and have some FUN!!!!
(Stacy makes a yummy new salad for the BBQ at Aunt Carol's on Saturday!!!)
(Brad makes sure that the vehicles are in fine form...!!!)
Thank you to my wonderful husband who totally rocks for taking me downtown to see this on Saturday morning!!!
...ONLY AFTER DOING OUR CHORES...can we go out and have some FUN!!!!
(Stacy makes a yummy new salad for the BBQ at Aunt Carol's on Saturday!!!)
(Brad makes sure that the vehicles are in fine form...!!!)
Friday Night Entertainment...
...After our fabulous supper and a drive out for some ice cream...why not a short trip out to Bait Island to feed the ducks!!! Sadly, this was extremely entertaining...
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...and to finish up the evening...a trip to blockbuster...
We rented Match Point, however at this time I have no reveiw as I still have to finish watching the movie...If it is worth finishing someone please let me know, otherwise I imagine it will end up back at blockbuster...unwatched :(
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...and to finish up the evening...a trip to blockbuster...
We rented Match Point, however at this time I have no reveiw as I still have to finish watching the movie...If it is worth finishing someone please let me know, otherwise I imagine it will end up back at blockbuster...unwatched :(
Le Chef!!! Friday night cuisine!!! ummmm
(This is a man VERY serious about our hamburgers!!!)
(...ummm and our poutine!!!!)Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Wedding Slideshow
Created by our friend and photographer, Derrick Rice!!!
THE WEDDING SLIDESHOW - YAY!!!
Thanks Derrick!!!
THE WEDDING SLIDESHOW - YAY!!!
Thanks Derrick!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAPA LIGHT!!!
Papa Light!!! We wish we could be together with you on your birthday today!!! We hope you have a wonderful day today and hope that the next 9 days at camp fly by for you!!!
WE LOVE YOU PAPA LIGHT!!! xoxo
WE LOVE YOU PAPA LIGHT!!! xoxo
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