August = new post

the gang
Originally uploaded by trippykel

I haven't posted for awhile. Some of it has been because this summer is getting busier as it goes on, and some of it because I've been lazy. Irregardless...

Jeremie and I spent last weekend in Horseshoe Bay, a ferry's ride across from Vancouver. It took us a day to drive to Vernon, where we spent the night with J's family, before driving another day to Horseshoe Bay. We met up with Dan & Candace, and had a really good time. We went kyaking, attended a parade & fireworks, watched Dan compete in a firefighters' competition, and spent some time just chilling. I love the coziness of their place, and the skylights. I think we need to add some skylights to our home.

The Oasis has been picking up this week, we had 16 youth on both Tuesday and Wendesday, which is up from 9 or 10. I spent most of Monday planning the August events with Jeremy, making and posting posters, printing photos, creating the events on Facebook and other miscelaneous stuff for the Oasis. I'm enjoying the job, but at the same time am glad it's a summer job. I don't think I could keep up with the enthusiasm/energy required for it in the long haul.

I took quite a break from doing contract site work, but the Duecks have asked me to do their site, and I've decided to go ahead since I'm only working half-time at the Oasis. I'm looking forward to seeing the site done, and it should be a big improvement on what they currently have: more user-friendly, more information, more photos. Just generally more, by the sound of it!

A couple of weeks ago we had a bunch of the Sexsmith gang over for a fire in our backyard, hence the photo. It was fun since we haven't had much company of late. The Snip parents are coming up the weekend after this coming one, and the Bouliannes are coming up closer to the end of August, so I think we'll have enough company to keep us happy in the near future. It's always great to have family over.

On a Hanson tour update, I bought tickets for both shows for Maria and I, and Erika's coming to the Edmonton show with us. I think Cor, Korp, and Jenna are coming to the Edmonton show too, so it should be a blast! Hooray for Hanson tour!