The Farm From Above

Tonight I mustered up the courage to go up for a short ride in Herb's two seater plane. I have this fear of heights but for some odd reason the beauty of what I seen below quashed my fears almost immediately. I was able to get this photo of Herb's farm, the home quarter and I think that it's looking pretty darn fine.

I've always loved aerial photos of the country and now we have one of our own for a fraction of the price of getting one done professionally. I will definitely go up on that wee plane again one day, but not with Herb until he gets much more flying experience. 

(I'm falling asleep here tonight, it's been a really busy weekend out here at the farm. I'll check all of you photos out as soon as I'm awake enough to read.)

Crocus and a Guess

I had a request from a fellow blogger earlier this year to take a photo of a crocus, I didn't find any growing wild so I planted one. This crocus plant isn't the same color I remember them being when I was young, I remember a bluish purple. So Rick, there you go, here is your crocus even if it's not a wild Alberta one, if I come across a wild one I'll take another photo and post it.  :-)

I took a close up today and I'll let you all guess this next one. I think it's fairly easy but then again it's growing right outside here at the farm. As soon as someone guesses this one I'll post a photo of the entire plant. I won't be online for the better part of tomorrow but will check back here tomorrow night. 

Wishing you all a blessed and happy Saturday!

Precious Prints

Tonight I went over to my son and his wife's home to sit with my granddaughter, I immensely enjoyed my time with my precious little princess. Sandy, my daughter-in-law, showed me this photo frame with Elyssa's foot and hand impressions that they did when she was two months old, a few days ago now that I think of it. I absolutely love these impressions, on the other side of the frame a photo will sit which was taken the same day as the impressions. 

The fun these wee little hands and feet are going to have, the marks they will leave not only on the floors and walls are minor compared to the marks they are already etching forever into the hearts of those who love her.

I also can't resist posting this one!  

Happy 21st Michelle

My youngest child Michelle will be 21 on July 12, she's going to be in Vegas the day before her birthday and she's staying for a week. We went out for dinner tonight to celebrate her birthday, the food was delicious! My oldest son and his wife were there with my granddaughter, as well as my niece, my great niece and a couple of Michelle's friends. It's so awesome to get together with my family, we're going to have to do this more often!

And what does a mother who does a Project 365 buy her daughter for her birthday? 

A new camera to take with her on her trip to Vegas!  

Happy 21st my beautiful daughter, I hope you have an awesome vacation!

Quite the Honor

Today I received this certificate in the mail, it's for a scholarship I received this past year during my studies. This certificate is in recognition of exceptional academic achievement and is signed by our premier Ed Stelmach and by Honorable Doug Horner who is the Deputy Premier and Minister of Advanced Education and Technology. The best part is that is actually signed, it's not one of those stamped signatures and the letter which accompanied this certificate sent to me by Honorable Gene Zwozdesky (Minister of Health and Wellness and MLA) he wished me every success as I continue my learning and acquire the knowledge and skills I need in order to pursue my dreams and passions. The letter further stated "If I can be of any help to you along the way, please let me know." I wonder if they could find the dollars in their budget to pay for my University... hmmm  :-)

In reflecting on all that has transpired throughout this past five years of my life I find that dreams can and do come true if you want them badly enough and are willing to go through the work required to get you there. All I have to say is never, never, never give up on your dreams, they can and do come true.

"I Don't Like Spiders and Snakes..."

" ... but that ain't what it takes to love me, like I wanna be loved by you."
This shot reminds me of that old song by Jim Stafford. I just listened to a part of it and had to laugh, I even remember the words!

I had a different photo taken for my shot of the day and tonight out on the patio I spotted this spider and thought that I'd try to take a photo of it. I'm getting pretty impressed with my RebelXSi and what it can do, even though I detest spiders, I like this photo.

Canola fields and then some

I was so taken aback by the canola fields today on my drive back to the city that I had to stop and take a few photos... more like about 30! I love the yellow fields, they are so beautiful!

And this next photo is my runner up for the day. 

... and last but not least, my Sunday Sunset which is inspired by Scott. I shot this photo on July 1st out at the farm where I can watch the sun rise and set, I miss the farm already and have only been home for a few hours! ;-)

Have a fantastic week everyone!

You Know It's Not a Five Star Restaurant When...

... the legs of the chairs have tennis balls for casters.

This guy has the right idea, a Canadian flag to celebrate Canada Day and an American flag to honor the 4th of July... Happy 4th of July to all my American friends!

Boys, Puppies and a Yellow Bird

Our neighbors across the road have their grandson visiting from Montreal for the summer, he's such a sweetheart. 

I also manged to capture a few shots of this beautiful yellow finch. 

Have a wonderful Saturday!

I'm In!

I opened up my email inbox and much to my surprise I received a letter from the University I've applied to and I'm in! As you can see a portion of the letter says "...gave your application a favorable review... we would like to offer you a spot in our program for Fall 2010."

How do I feel? Elated, joyous, excited, overwhelmed and scared shitless (for lack of a better word). I have never been to University a day in my life, I don't think that I've even walked though one,  I've seen the inside of Universities in movies and that's about it (GULP). I know that after a day or a week, maybe a month... I'll find my way and I'll give it my best shot, nothing ventured, nothing gained! 

Happy Canada Day to all my fellow Canadian bloggers!