Kim 365

Today was one of those "I think I might quit my 365 project" days. I was feeling utterly uninspired. Well, this is what we get. I'll press on.

Today was my man's birthday - another year older, another year wiser. Clay is one in ten billion, and I am so humbled and thankful that God chose him for me. I love you sweetie!

The look on Bailey's face pretty much sums up what our day was like around here today. Grumpy, whiny, impatient, unkind. By God's grace we made it through, and I pray that tomorrow will be better.

Alone, none of these stood out to me. I was actually quite disappointed with them because the wind was blowing so much that I couldn't frame any of these they way I had hoped to. Together though, I find them simply beautiful.

I'd been admiring these flowers in my neighbours' flowerbed for quite a while, and finally asked what they were. Cosmos. They were chosen by their princess because they're purple, and their backyard is covered in them as well :) I named this photo for her.

I love to cook, I love to bake....I just don't like planning the menu. If only there were a way to make these books compile a list of meals for me, and create a grocery list for me while they were at it. I'd be one happy housewife. But then I wouldn't be working. And anyone who's a housewife knows it's not about sitting on the couch watching tv and eating bonbons all day - at least not if you're doing your job well.

I had the pleasure of dining at Souleio Foods with a few friends this evening. Souleio is an urban food market offering artisanal, sustainably produced foods both from local sources and around the world. They occupy a century old building, and their presence on that street is helping to rejuvenate a part of the downtown that has been neglected for years. Oh yeah, and the food was delicious!

I like the stark contrast in this photo of the dirty construction sight against the bold beauty of nature. My second attempt at HDR - more happy with the results this time around.

Anyone who thinks this province is boring and complains about it being flat need only set their sights a little higher to realize this is a slice of heaven on earth. Sure, it can be monotonous to drive through for hours on end, if all you're looking at is field after field whizzing by your window. But if you raise your gaze, there is nothing boring about this place.

I do love a good thunderstorm!!

Crema: a thin layer of foam at the top of a cup of espresso.

I've been wanting an espresso machine for ages, and Clay found a used one for me on kijiji for only $50! It's an older Saeco machine, and I love it!! I have a lot to learn about pulling the perfect shot, but my trial run latte tasted divine.

Anyone have any tips to share?

My eldest, four years old. He is becoming such a handsome little man, but it is so difficult to capture this precious smile on camera! He always scrunches up his face or does something goofy when I point the camera in his direction. To get this shot, my man was playing a goofy audio clip on his iPhone of Markus and his little brother singing an original tune, "Going To The Potty"...incidentally, you now know all the words to that song!