Weekend Wrap-up: Daffodils!

 This weekend my dear friend K and I went to this festival Sunday morning after a lovely brunch at my place.  I was pleased to have the company and had a great time exploring all the different types of daffodils.  I had no idea there were so many different kinds!  Most of them were similar to the typical ones you'd see in the grocery stores but others were so different and unique.  I was amazed at their unique beauty.  I'm not sure if I'll add this festival to my yearly 'must-see' festivals but I had fun and we each went home with a package of pretty daffodils.

 I was silly and left my camera at home so below are a few photos I took with my iphone:

Obviously not flowers . . . but loved the display

After sitting in the window these babies started opening late afternoon

 I also did a bunch of house fixin' and finally completed the finishing touches on the ensuite.  It took way longer than I had anticipated and I'll leave the decorating for later . . .Here are some sneak peeks:

 Another house project complete - staining the dining room table! Hurray!

Before

After

A pretty relaxing and productive weekend all mixed in - although after all the painting and sanding and staining, I'm ready for another weekend!  Ha . . .have a great week!

Weekend Wrap-up: A Birthday

Cherry blossoms spotted on an evening walk in the rain. Spring has sprung!

My (hopefully) last Blizzard treat for a long time, trying to cut out as much processed sugar as possible. . .wish me luck!

Saturday morning pancakes

 Phil's birthday was this weekend and boy do I love seeing this man smile.  We did a few special things to celebrate such as stopping off at my parents house for a visit and present opening, taco night at his parents, a blue ocean cake, a delicious breakfast at one of Phil's favorite places, and a couple hours of arcade fun at Castle Fun Park.  Happy Birthday Phil!  I love you! xo

Happy boy

Excitement over a strange (but funny) book

 

Ocean cake for my scuba diver

Cake time!!!

Classic O'Neill Sandwich

Roast Beef O'Neill

Veggie O'Neill for me - they come on a sweet potato bun (made in the their shop) so delicious!!

Weekend Wrap-up: Time Together in the Sun

Phil and I were busy this weekend getting some things done (as most are on the weekend) but we mostly spent a lot of time with one another which was lovely.  The weather was AMAZING the entire weekend and even made waking up at 7am to go grocery shopping bearable.  On Saturday we went to Langley to do some Birthday shopping for Phil, then visited Fort Langley for the first time since the Albion Ferry shut down.  On Sunday we did the way-too-early grocery shop, then came home to have our weekly brunch together.  In the afternoon we went on our first bike ride of the year and did some exploring in our own town.  New areas get developed so quickly it's nice to ride around to check them out.  After an extensive house cleaning (I'm really messy on the weekend), Phil made homemade pizza for dinner and we had our cupcakes from Saturday for dessert.  Yum!

Egg Cups - I actually made these on Thursday but had to share

Muffins - also made on Thursday

Breakfast on the Go!

Spring has sprung!

So pretty, peeking through

Phil enjoying the sunshine during lunch

Beautiful blue spring sky!

The bistro

Yummy Lunch - Smoked Salmon Sandwich for me and the Sirloin Beef Dip for Phil

I just can't pass-by a candy store.  I just can't

Phil with his 'babycake' cupcake

Me with my cupcake - no little boxes left so I look like I already ate five . . .

ICE CREAM!

Two-Bit Bar

Our new boat

Phil sporting his new gear

Bombay Chai Babycake

Peppermint Patty Cupcake

Mega one for me!

Our extensive shopping list . . .

Phil picking up some Easter necessities

I left him for less than a minute . . .

Home in time to make brunch!

Egg cups, hash browns, pancakes, baked grapefruit and mixed berries

Doodled while chatting with my sister

Bought a small handful of skittles, really only good for photos . . .

Pizza with assorted toppings

Delicious!

Perfect treat to end a great weekend!