Phil & Cecelia's Wedding

Collin's business partner, Phil, and his fiancee, Cecelia were married this past Saturday.

The wedding was held in a Greek Orthodox church - here's a picture of the beautiful ceiling in the sanctuary.

My hot husband was the Best Man.

The bride and her father.

The art decorating the altar was beautiful.


The newlyweds.

Cutting the cake at the reception.

Roomate Reunion

Beverly, my roomate from third and fourth year of university was just north of the border visiting her in-laws last week, so Ronan and I went up to see her and her baby daughter, Olivia. It had been nine years since we last saw one another - it was great to get caught up on each other's lives.

As you can see, Ronan was so not wanting to pose for a picture!

Cool...Rocketship bedding!!!

Although we had gotten Ronan a big boy bed a few months ago, we hadn't gotten him any bedding to go with it (except for one pair of sheets). Since he now knows the word "rocketship" from a Curious George episode and an Elmo book, I decided to go with a space theme in his room. The pattern is called "Out of This World" by Olive Kids.

We got the package today from Target.com. He was so excited to open the box when I told him that it was a present for him! He had to try it out right away, and crawled in under his new covers. He pointed out the rocketships and sun right away.

It's so cute - I love it! There are so many accessories that you can get to go with it too...most likely some of them will be under the tree at Christmas!

Bored with my hair, again...

I've been bored with my hair the last couple of weeks, so I decided that a change was in order. I think I got about four inches taken off! Hopefully I don't get bored with it again anytime soon, or else I won't have any hair left!

I love it, but I'm a bit freaked out that I won't be able to put it in a ponytail anymore.

Daddy's Little Helper

As many of you know, we are in the midst of home renovations, and our next step is building the new wall to separate the kitchen and bathroom. When Daddy got home from Lowe's last Saturday Ronan was SO excited to "help" him unload the lumber.

He kept repeating, "Ronan helping Daddy, Ronan helping Daddy!"
He even gets excited looking at these pictures!

Sunnyside, WA

Ronan and I just returned from a visit to Sunnyside, WA (just east of Yakima). We went with our friends, Rachelle and Krissy, and their two-year-olds, Tyler and Danielle. We stayed at Rachelle's mom's house, and had a great time.

The kiddos having fun in the apple orchard.

We came home with lots of fruit - apples, nectarines, and pears!

Relaxing at Aunt Marla's koi pond after picking the fruit.

The baby bump at 28 weeks.

Krissy sampling the local wines at a wonderful wine-tasting room. Unfortunately, neither Rachelle or myself could sample any :(
Well, there's always next year!

Four two-year-olds all sitting still at the same time!

Ronan and Danielle.

In the swimming pool at Rachelle's mom's house.

The three amigos.

Cookies after swimmning - this is the life!

Popsicles were a huge hit!

Kelowna Trip - August 2008

Ronan and I just returned home from a 5-day visit to the Okanagan. We stayed with my parents and my sisters, Lara and Delta, at my parents' condo in Kelowna. We had fantastic weather and a great time away from the everyday.

Little man being silly with his shovel.

Hangin' out in shades.

This birthday gift from Auntie Delta sure kept him busy when he was indoors.

He loves his blocks!

Visiting the turtles in Duck Lake.

Don't point too closely, Ronan! Mommy got bit by one!

Telling Mommy about the turtles, ducks and carp in Duck Lake.

This is what Ronan and I returned home to...

...missing bathroom walls! Standing in the bathroom, you can see right into the kitchen (through plastic sheeting)!

Ronan's first reaction was, "Oh no! My bathroom broken!"

View from the kitchen; behind the dishwasher is the bathroom. The plan is that the bathroom wall will be moved two feet into the kitchen in order to make the bathroom larger.