My Day-To-Day Photos

Despite the crazy weather, we had some fun around here yesterday and today.  In the afternoon, Kaitlynn drove herself to Olsen's for a night-over.  The road was rough, but after figuring out how not to over-steer, it was a smooth ride.       Jared, Todd and I took a drive in the evening, moved trucks for Uncle Glen, and moved a couple of trees off the back roads.  Like I said, the weather has been crazy, especially the wind.       There was a lovely sunset as we started out on our drive.       For the first time ever, I made rhubarb muffins. It won't be the last.  So very yummy. And pretty to look at too. Although, if you look at them too long, you'll end up eating another one.    

Cherries are just about in full blossom. Getting the kids to come out to the garden isn't always the easiest task.  There is, of course, always something else they'd rather be doing. But not only do I need their help at this busy time of year, I love having them outside with me. I was much the same way as a kid, as the years have gone by, what I thought was stupid hard work, has transformed into lovely memories and more importantly, a skill set and a desire to enjoy life through gardening. I hope it will transform into a gift for them one day as well.       A surprise in the garden by the gate. Crocuses? A beautiful sunset on a drive home one evening.

The weather has been so gentle on us lately, but yesterday was the best day yet.  Todd took down on the rest of the Christmas lights, and cleaned up the cold room. I took Bear for 2 walks and took my sweet time doing my chores and enjoying the heat from the sun.  With no wind to steal the warmth, I didn't even need a toque or mitts.  The forecast is showing a cooling trend now, but it should still be fairly mild for a week or so.  It can't last forever, but then again, neither can the winter.   This morning, Todd and I had to go into Yorkton again to pick up food for our pets.  We were just there yesterday to take KK out for her ice-cream treat because she didn't come with us when we went after their piano exam on Tuesday, and both Todd and I forgot what we came in early for.  I think what threw us off, was shopping for fabric to recover cushions downstairs.  We found great fabrics at Collette's Sewing and I have been working on them this aft...

The most recent past news in the Ostapovitch family, which hasn't been all that recent, and there hasn't been much of it, hasn't been happy news.  After the birth of our 2 children, there was a death, a divorce and in the past year and a half, two more deaths.  Of course, there have been little things here and there, ups and downs.  But for big, earth shattering news, we needed something happy, and last night we got it!  Stephen proposed to Brenda!  She sounded so happy, and I am so excited for her/them, it brought tears to my eyes! On another note, Kaitlynn went to school despite having an upset tummy and she powered through the day.  She wasn't sure she could handle the bus ride home, but she made it. Barely.  She's backed up with homework, but she should have no problem catching up this weekend, even though we have my family's Christmas party tomorrow. I felt like getting out of the house this morning, but I was second guessing my needs, so T...