What's Up Wednesday

 

A day late, but I always like to do this monthly recap. Linking up with Shay.

What we're eating this week...

Sunday - Father’s Day steak and Caesar salad

Monday - Hamburgers

Tuesday - I went to Black and Blue for work dinner, the boys had pasta with sausage

Wednesday - Chili 

Thursday - Something on the road

Friday - Boston Pizza

Saturday - not sure, will depend on Q’s game schedule

What I'm reminiscing about...

With the last day of school for E yesterday, and Q today, I am remembering past last days of school. I love seeing how they have grown over the year. 

What I'm loving...

The World Cup! I love any sporting event where nations compete and especially when we get to host here in Toronto. What I love about Toronto is that we have residents from everywhere in world, so although many people are cheering for Canada, we get to see flags and jerseys for everyone else too! It’s amazing. 

What we've been up to...

 I feel like this month has not been on any sort of schedule, so my workouts, eating habits, and golf have been suffering. We went to Whistler, we had house guests for World Cup, some out of town baseball games for Q, and my trip to BC last week. 

What I'm working on...

Getting ready for the kids to go away to camp. Better to know if E needs new clothes or sandals before the day before it’s time to go. 

What I'm excited about...

Summer vacation! I always feel a little guilty that we aren’t doing something amazing everyday in the summer, we can’t waste a minute, but one of the best parts of summer is just taking it easy, so I hope we do a bit of that too. 

What I'm watching/reading...

We just finished season 2 of Landman. I am watching America’s Sweethearts. Next on the list is Widow’s Bay, Four Seasons, and Every Year After (based on Every Summer After). 

I’m reading another Kelly Bowen book. I will do a book review on my recent books on Monday.

What I'm listening to...

I’m always listening to music at work and I have recently chosen the “Daylist” that Spotify puts together for me. It’s a lot of folky, country, easy listening stuff. 

What I'm wearing...

My High Park hat supporting the rep teams and my new sunglasses. I got new Goodrs in light blue and light purple. 

What I'm doing this weekend...

Another baseball tournament, this time in Brockville. 

What I'm looking forward to next month...

Some more relaxed days, more golf, and spending time outside. 

What else is new...

Report cards. E had some pretty good marks for second semester, and Q improved on many things. I usually do a write up about their school years (for my own records) so I’ll do that next week. 

Weekend Recap

 On Friday last week, the countertop for our new outdoor kitchen area was installed. It looks great! Dave (and E) did a great job of building this area. 

It was installed just in time for us to leave for Ancaster for Q’s baseball tournament.  We had a bit of traffic leaving the city on a Friday afternoon but it was fine, we checked into the hotel and then walked over to Turtle Jack’s for dinner with a few of the other baseball families. 

Saturday morning came early with our first game at 8:00. 

Checking out these little cuties in the dugout (Q is number 5).

First win of the day!

Followed by the post-game team huddle. 

We had some time to go back to the hotel to rest for a bit and then it was back for game 2. 

E in the tree. 

Having a quick pizza break before our third game of the day. 

Ready for game 3.

And Q got to pitch. He got 3 strikeouts!

For those strikeouts and getting on base, he got player of the game. We won all three games that day. 

A swim for the kids and some patio drinks for the parents. 

The next morning we played in the semi-final at 9:00 and easily won to get to the finals.

Our esteemed coaching staff. 

The final game was against our rival, Ancaster, on their home field, and we won!! Our team played really well and we were proud of them.

Q going up for his medal.

What a great Father’s Day!

The Ancaster field is known for their ice cream so we definitely needed a victory cone. Q talked us into a double scoop, and he ate it all. 

We stopped at the grocery store for some steaks and a salad to make when we got home and Dave opened a few gifts for Father’s Day. 

I should also say that E is a big help at these tournaments. He helps with the team warm up running the tball batting station, he goes swimming with the kids, he helps me carry things all over the field, and he keeps the little siblings entertained. What a great big brother! 

Friday Favourites

I travelled to British Columbia this week for work. The new company I work for has a mine in the Town of Wells. It was my first time going out there and it was really great seeing everything in person and meeting my colleagues. 

View from the house I stayed in.

Walking to dinner on the first evening. This is Willow Creek. 

Ready to go underground. 

Driving into the portal. Whenever I go underground at a mine site, I am always amazed that this is my life. 

Taking a photo from up on the ledge. It rained on and off all day. 

The historic head frame is on the left.  The lake is called Jack O’ Clubs.

I bought these snacks at the airport. They are so delicious, it was hard not to eat the whole bag at once. 

And I got to watch the Canada soccer game on the plane on the way home, thanks to the free Aeroplan WiFi. 

Have a great weekend!

Weekend Recap

We had visitors this weekend, in town to watch Canada play in the World Cup but I didn’t get any photos of us!! We were happy to see them and provide accommodations for their visit.

On Friday, Q had an exhibition game for his rep team out in Oakville. It was a great night to watch baseball.

Pregame huddle.

Faithful fans.

On Saturday Dave headed out to golf first thing, the rest of us slept in for a bit. I made pancakes and mid-morning Q and I headed up the street to check out the sports themed street fest going on.  Q won a free ice cream for kicking the soccer ball at the cups.

Batman and the Batmobile were there. 

Then we enjoyed our ice cream. It was fabulous weather. (E didn’t come with us since he was working on his end of year school projects.)

Then Q had another baseball game that night, but closer to home at High Park. 

This was Dave’s project all day Saturday and part of Sunday morning, tiling our new BBQ and pizza oven set up. He worked hard with E’s help.

It rained on Sunday so Q’s morning house league baseball practice was cancelled and then his afternoon rep practice was moved inside to a batting cage. 

The boys also had their music recital. They both did really well. 

We ended our day at the new restaurant by our house. It has been a restaurant for awhile but has new owners, a fresh renovation, and great new menu. 

I'm away for work this week so check back in with me on Friday.