Post Irene

Here it is the day after tropical storm Irene.  While it caused devastation beyond our Canadian borders, it was fairly gentled by the time it reached us.  Our power did go off at 1:30 am and didn't return until about 10:30 am.


When she came back on, I sprang into action - and this is without any caffeine - I changed our bed and promptly started to do laundry which is hanging on the line taking in the breeze (leftovers from Irene) and the beautiful sun. 


I also baked up 10 lb of bananas and have 4 dozen banana muffins and 2 loaves to show for it.  I am thrilled at the energy I have had today.


Here's the final product of the banana:

I can't wait to put my last load on the line.  It includes the sheets and pillow cases.  The wind is really refreshing and it's a great day for a laundry outside.

And how did you spend your Monday?

P.S.  In nine days, my little one begins school for the first time.  I believe she and I are both looking forward to it.

The banana loaves are wrapped and bagged and ready for freezing.

P.P.S.  I wanted to include these last three pictures of my day's activities.

I used fresh blueberries for the crumble.  I love the results.  It will taste good with ice cream.  In addition, I cooked a great made-from-scratch stir fry.

Well, after a small ice cap from Tims, I came home and put the last load on the line where they are blowing and drying in record time. 

Happy Birthday

I didn't know that going to two birthday parties back to back could be so much fun and even quite relaxing.  J. and I went to a neighbour's 5th birthday party.  It was fun with the bouncy castle, water pistols, bubbles, and sidewalk chalk.  The food was a feast for the dozen or so gathered, and a choice of either chocolate or vanilla cake.  WOW!!!


The birthday celebration was for J.'s grandmother.  Her birthday was celebrated with a family barbeque at the farm.  That, too, was relaxing and enjoyable.  The youth had so many stories to tell along with some of us ole ones.


The day was a great day, and it was also our 12th anniversary.  So, Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to all of you out there who celebrated in some way.


That's how we spent our day.  How did u spend yours?

How Good It Is

I just came back from my niece's vegetable stand.  It took about three minutes to shop for carrots, potatoes, onions and corn. 

The veggies are no spray and grown organically.  They look good and do they ever smell good.  For the money I paid I believe I got my dollar's worth.  We'll get a few good meals out this bunch.

The Lazy Day(s) of Summer

What a lazy weekend this is turning out to be.  We visited E's roadside vegetable stand.  She is selling potatoes and carrots right now.  They are No spray and as a result organic.  It's worth the trip.


Husband finished picking up the silage.


Now he waits patiently outside for heated leftovers.


I thank gawd herself for leftovers.


It's warm and beautiful and my banana squares which I had in the oven at midnight last night are divine... wings and halo and all.  Simply delicious.


I must go check on the food.  TTYL.