Playing Catch Up

My youngest sister is now officially married! She looked absolutely stunning, both her and her new husband seem truly happy.I can’t wait to see the pictures. It was a small wedding, but she had a wicked pair of emcees – they did a wonderful job and looked great, if I do say so myself! The marital advice went over will, especially when husband decoded the words of women. I even managed to sneak in a bit about the priest and needing 16 husbands.

A week in St. John’s allowed me to get a bunch of stuff crossed off my bucket list too. We went to Moo Moos for ice cream – the turtle cheesecake was divine and my brother in law is still talking about the English Butter.

I ate French Fries on George Street, when we had the rehersal dinner at O'Rielly's Pub on kiddo’s birthday. There was live entertainment and they played her a birthday song as we danced to her turning 13 and to the happy couple.

I wore a dress, and high heels. My emcee abilities made more than 1 stranger laugh (although they are strangers to me no more). I danced until the wee hours of the morning after the reception.

We went out to breakfast at Cora’s with my parents, my sister and her family.

We attended the Newfoundland Folk Festival where we watched The Once in concert, from the third row. I even braved the men’s port-a-potty!

We went on a boat tour, on one of the hottest days of the summer, where the whales put on a show for us, leaping in front of the boat. I laughed and joked with the captain.

We hiked around Signal Hill with my niece and nephew, and picked some delicious blueberries.

All in all, I couldn’t have asked for a better week of family, friends and fun. Now I need a vacation!

Family, honor rolls and a 40 pound ice cube

Last weekend a lot happened in my family. My husband's uncle passed away, and my cousin was in a very serious motor vehicle accident in St. John's (she still remains in critical condition).

Kiddo finished exams on Tuesday and made the honor roll! I have no idea where the time went, she will be starting eighth grade in September.

Wednesday we headed into town to visit at the hospital and pick up my sister in law and drive her to St. Vincent's for the funeral.

St. Vincent's has no cell phone reception or wifi so we were pretty cut off for a few days. It did however give us a chance to reconnect with members of husband's family who live out of the provence, and to cross a few things off my summer bucket list.


Go whale watching - CHECK! We spent several hours sitting on the beach watching the whales, and even made friends with a couple of Swedish tourists who were there also.

Go on a random midnight walk - CHECK! Husband and I strolled back to the beach later the same night to hear the whales singing. (it was way too dark to take a picture)


Hang out with old friends - check! We had a wonderful evening at the Yellow Belly Brewery, where we sampled their different brews. (so I could cross off trying something new also)

Go to a pub - CHECK! After supper at the Yellow Belly we headed down on George Street to check out Middle Tickle who were playing at Shamrock City. (I didn't take any pictures inside the pub)


We also did a few things that wern't on my list....


We visited a mini village in St. Mary's.

We saw an ice berg in Ferryland

I got a 40 pound ice cube on the beach



I've gotten 4 novels on my reading list finished and I found out that I'm going to be a great-aunt!

Its been a busy week with its ups and downs.


Please keep my cousin in your thoughts and hope for a full recovery.

Scratch 1

In my mind the rain is warm, husband has his arm draped lovingly around me, I'm wearing rubber boots and we have an umbrella - kind of romantic.

In reality the rain is cold, I'm on my way home from work, wearing sneakers, not carrying an umbrella and getting splashed by a passing car.


I look like a drowned rat, and my socks are soggy - but it was kind of refreshing.


Now I can cross it off my list.

its on the list...

eggs, milk, bananas... OOPS wrong list!

Summer is just around the corner, so I decided to create my official Summer 2012 Bucket List. Just a bunch of things I hope to do this summer with friends, with my family and by myself....

 Play a board game  Sleep in a tent  Go on a picnic  Make popsicles  Have a water fight  Go to a concert  Bury my feet in the sand  Finish a 1000 piece puzzle  Bake cookies  Go whale watching  Watch the sun rise & set  Eat donuts at night  Have a bonfire & s’mores  Lie on the ground and watch the clouds  Play flashlight tag  Make Jello  Go out for breakfast  Walk on Signal Hill  Write & post a letter  Blow bubbles  Colour  Go on a date  Go swimming  Star gazing  Play frisbee  Watch fireworks  Make a birdhouse  Go zip lining  Plant a herb garden  Catch a fish  Have a PJ day  Ice Cream at Moo Moos  Visit Bowring Park  Make rice krispies  Have a guitar hero marathon  Learn how to bake bread  Go to the library  Hike the Cape  Pick berries  Try something new  Eat fries on George St.  Spend the whole day barefoot  Take a nap in a hammock  Go on an adventure  Ride an ATV  Go to a pub  Make supper for my parents  Watch a parade  Go on random midnight walk  Make a stranger smile  Visit some place new  Random Act of Kindness  Spend the evening with old friends  Play ding dong ditch  Jump in the puddles  Go for a walk in the rain  Go dancing  Make a root bear float  Visit a museum  Wear a dress


I am hoping to make it through the whole list and post the pictures to prove it! What is on your summer bucket list??