A few pictures of my 1st time on a bike — it was pretty fantastical!!! And I’ll definitely be doing it again….

Ready to go… helmet = Check

Andrew (the fearless driver) and me…

Ready, set… GOOOOOOooooo…

I find it funny sometimes how the weather matches my moods… we’ve had such a sunny, bright and warm summer — and this week I’ve been feeling a little blue, and the weather changed a couple days following. Similar to the weather I feel, grey and cool, not too sure about what I want to do, which way to go. I am not exactly sure why I am in the place — I think I am finding my way again, something I never like doing. Change and I don’t exactly get a long at the best of times… and I just feel that Phil and I are entering another season of our life.

No don’t get me wrong, I love life and things are great! Just personally feeling a little ‘blah’ lately. Things are working themselves out again though (as always) and I am learning to press on and trust 100% that this plan is better than my plan. Learning is really the key word… always learning. )

Do you ever wonder if something you think is ‘small’ or ‘easy’ makes a huge difference in someone else’s life? Or makes there ‘okay’ day a great day? Makes someone feel a little less alone in a tough time?? Sometimes (probably more than I think) I will do something small, write a card, call and leave a message, send an email, or write on facebook… and although it’s to someone, its often for me, I love to do it, makes me feel good. But I’ve never stopped to think about how a few words can go a long way for a friend.

A dear friend of mine, her and her family moved to Nova Scotia last fall. It wasn’t the best year for her and she wanted to come home. I kept in touch, sending “I’m thinking of you” notes often. Not realizing the impact I truly had.

Today, Art and Ang were back visiting because they have been posted to Tofino, so are house hunting in Port Alberni! Woohoo, they’ll be close. But she shared that those little messages made a huge difference. That those little messages and few words helped her through her tough time. I realized that what is placed on my heart is not void — but makes a difference. It was encouraging to know that no matter the miles between a friendship can grow closer and closer!

Tonight we had 3 couples over for dinner… I feel full!! Full of yummy food (we had chicken, corn on the cob, salad, and baked potatoes — and I made my 1st ever Rhubarb crisp), full of great fellowship ( I just love visiting ), and full of friends.

I needed the encouragement today… and what at first was thought to be a fun evening, has given more new perspective and strength for me. Life is good.

I am blessed with such great people to be surrounded by. A loving husband, a great family and wonderful friends!!

I was looking at my calander today and can hardly believe that summer is half way done. July is over next week, and August is as busy as ever and well I feel as though I just switched my calander and it’s time to do it again.

Life has been good, quite busy lately. Phil has been pushing out all sorts of deadlines for work which is keeping him on his toes. We’ve had company for the last 2 weeks (I love when people come to visit, but it’s been nice to have some down time too). Phil also has been busy with soccer too. I have been working lots and trying to be good at staying on top of the household needs.

Next month is busy(like I said), we will be in the valley for the beginning of the month, and then the last weekend, we’ll head to Penticton to visit my most favoritest sister Shannon!! and then to Salmon Arm for Phil’s Grandma, and Grandpa’s 50th anniversary!! Too fun!!!

Then we’ll get back for 2 weeks,a nd then its off to Ontario for the wedding of Rae and Chris! A busy and excited couple months!!

For the last year Phil and I have been talking about how we should just have 1 cell phone between the 2 of us, but neither of us were totally wanting to give up ‘their’ number. I finally decided I would indeed give mine up, but then learned that Phil did not want to share his phone…. so our solution a couples plan. I was very excited to get a new phone, and even better finally be on a plan with phil — no longer costs a fortune to talk to each other. But then going the otherway, I struggle with whether or not is is neccessary to have 2 cell phones, a house phone and of course interenet. I think it’s a lot of means of communication for just the 2 of us, but what would we give up. We live in an age of technology… everyone has the idea they ‘need’ it… but do we really?? I am grateful that we don’t have cable, I think it would take over too much time of our life (although Phil just told me we are getting 1 month FREE, after that we wont sign up, I’ve enjoyed not having it). There are pros and of course cons to all of this, and I ponder them often in my head. Kind of a random post, but something on my mind.

Today is a work day, its a beautiful day outside (thank goodness I work in a place that has windows!!) tonight I am meeting my mom for coffee to plan a family picnic, and then I think its time that Phil and I just have some quality time together!! It’s a good day!!