{or photos from a moving train} ... Portland, Oregon. On Saturday, Jenn and I hopped on a train to join a reunion of sorts, with Abbie, Caitlin and Laura, friends from the motherland, who are now spread out across the continent. I loved the train! It was so much more calm than flying and Jenn …
country wedding.
I mentioned that we were in the Motherland last weekend for a wedding. Well, it was the cutest darn wedding you ever did see and although I was struck by some major cowboy boot envy, I managed to have a magnificent time! The bride and groom (and family and friends) built (or is it raised?) …
the motherland from a moving car.
Every time I come back to Alberta, I'm struck with how beautiful it is. Maybe it's because I grew up here, but I don't think so. The colours are magnificent, especially this year, with all of the rain. But, I'll let you be the judge.
alberta skys.
Dear Alberta skies,You are beautiful. That is all.Love,Kate
small joys.*
1. My dad made me this coffee. I love that when I come home I'm welcomed first thing in the morning by a cup of coffee made by Roddy. 2. Last Sunday we picked 30 lbs. of strawberries. We've got a lot of jam to make and smoothies to drink when we're back in Vancouver. …
family feast.
{The main course: salad, beef short ribs, mashed potatoes, carrots, lentils and grilled asparagus.} I mentioned in last week's small joys post that Nick and I wanted to cook dinner for both of our families. Last Thursday, in the Motherland, we made a huge dinner for everyone at my parents' house. It was a great …
little vacation in may.
{Dusk in Fairmont Springs.} Nick and I were in the Motherland this weekend (we made it a long one) for my cousin's wedding in Fairmont Springs. I was a wonderful trip full of laughter, great debates, and lots of food and drink. I got to meet two little babies that I've never met (Trevor and …
