Thanks also to Pose Salon who made sure Sydney (my darling co-chair) and I were photo ready.
The amazing Cory Christopher struck again.
And finally, this is me falling asleep on the train ride home *yawn*
Rolled out of bed the next morning, put on my new summer uniform (rompers for the win), and got myself out onto the deck of our boat.
Then it was back into town to host the year end recital for my students. Afterward, Don and I took a spin over to have a celebratory “you did it” dinner!
Oh, and then there was FIFA. Amazing energy in that stadium of ours – I was so proud of Edmonton!
When we’re in town, I’ve been taking the kids to splash on these hot days.
And when we’re out at the lake, the kids do this:
While I learn about flaking the jib.
Being off work for the summer means I can cook again. Have been dying to try this recipe from my dear bestie’s book, Good and Cheap. Get yourself a copy! When you purchase one, a second copy is given to a person or family in need.
My kids enjoyed a Debussy children’s concert at city hall, as part of Alberta Pianofest. They were unable to sit still, so they were given these awesome t-shirts to colour while listening.
Been biking to have overdue lunch with my friends.
Dragged the kids onto the LRT with me, to get down to 104 Street.
Where we went to Rostizado for the filming of You Gotta Eat Here!
Don was supposed to come too, but he was caught up in a meeting that ran very late. As a result, I teamed up with Works Gala co-chair, Syd. We did a nice little urban family routine!
And, she was super handy while I was getting interviewed about Rosti-Pollo. I don’t anticipate I’m going to be looking all that classy while stuffing spicy rotisserie chicken into my shiny & sweaty face. Both the temperature and food were hot that day, and with the extra lights from the camera crew… oh gosh.
The kids ate tons of churros and nursed their food comas on the way home.
We got bubble tea in an effort to beat the summer heat.
And, more time out on the water!
In this photo, I think I was just about ready to tack.
Alice has been pretending to be a surrogate mother to any dog she can lay her hands on.
Back home, the kids got to have a visit to Fort Edmonton.
Plus, they came with me to my fitting at CRUZ. Bamboo Ballroom is celebrating its 10th birthday by having a design competition at the Latitude 53 patio party on July 23rd! Essentially, a bunch of us have been asked to team up with a local designer, and people can bid on what we’re wearing (silent-auction style) that night. The winner will get the same dress made in their size, and all proceeds will go to the Junior League of Edmonton.
Finally, I was lucky to be in gorgeous flowy DKNY linens during today’s United Way shoot.
Working out in the sun can be brutal, but linen is such a hot weather luxury. It was amazing, flying behind me on my bike ride home! Natural air conditioning.