Now that we are back at school I'm making 3 school runs a day again! It's hard to find things for "I" to do while we are waiting so we play with the various painted lines on the playground. I'm really not sure how you are supposed to play with a Tic Tac Toe board on the ground. Are you supposed to use stones or other markers? How would you remember which boxes you'd filled already? Instead we make up our own games.
Our kitchen is under renovation so I'm trying to get the kids out of the house as much as possible while C drywalls, muds, sands, paints etc. By far the easiest place for us to go for some fun is our community swimming pool. It is an indoor saltwater pool and most of the time it's empty so it's like having your own private pool - and because it's indoors it's usable 12 months of the year!
This time I elected not to swim (note: my bathing suit was worn just in case) and to shoot photos of the fun instead.
It only took about a dozen attempts to have all 3 kids look at the camera and smile-ish (yes, I's face is completely forced but it's a start right!).
Photo: D7000 & 24-70 2.8, collage made with Lightroom 3.
Sometimes it's just too hot here in Kelowna. We took a trip over to Kettle Valley's water park earlier in the week to cool off from the 31C heat.
The water park is a little known treasure for families. While not as big as City Park or Rutland's Ben Lee water parks, it is almost always deserted which makes keeping your eyes on three kids *so* much easier when there is only one parent around. It is also gated so your little ones can't disappear on you.
While K and J had a great time, little I still won't venture into the water (although she insists on putting on a bathing suit so I live in hope!). In fact, when pressed I get *attitude* like this:
Anyhow, everyone had a great time even if they didn't get wet ;)
Today night was movie night. Unfortunately we were out of popcorn for tonight's showing of "The Incredibles". The kids persuaded me to bake cupcakes instead and despite J's 6-cavity situation (yes, really!) I went ahead.
Betty Crocker and I whipped up some chocolate cupcakes. I was surprised I could even find my electric whisk with our kitchen renovation still in progress :)
24 cupcakes were ready to roll in a jiffy.
And 18 minutes later we had fresh cupcakes straight from the oven. Of course, the kids wanted frosting which meant another 5 minutes in the fridge for a 'fast' cool down.
All lined up ready for frosting and mom's speciality, the Smartie on the top. I forgot to take a photo of the finished cupcakes, doh! Oh well, better luck next time... these won't stick around long enough to make an encore appearance.
All photos taken with my 35 1.8 lens, which I am still trying to 'rock'.
Had a great day! Worked on an acrylic painting of Semiahmoo Bay that I'd been meaning to work on for a while. Used a new support, a Gotrick wooden cradled panel. Certainly different to work on but would use again as I find canvas a bit too springy.
Here it is:
Semiahmoo Bliss ($200) - acrylic on cradled panel
Let me know what you think! I will be exhibiting this painting and a few others at my upcoming show on 25th and 26th June at Gallaghers Canyon Auditorium, Kelowna, B.C. 10am-4pm. Please stop by to take a look.
Got a new toy for only $6 from Value Village!!! I'm very, very excited about it..... here's a clue :)
Yes it's a Polaroid camera, model Sun 600 LMS exactly as shown above. I don't know anything about these cameras but I remember them from the 80s. I remember a few years ago they discontinued the film but I believe they've started making it again due to a resurgence in popularity of these cameras.
Mother of 3 and workaholic IT Project Manager, I am dedicated to telling life's stories using words, photos and art. I hope it inspires you to capture a piece of your life. ♥
