Globalfest - Fireworks Finale!

Andy and I went to Globalfest last night to watch the fireworks competition finale (China won). We arrived early to ensure a prime viewing spot on the grass. It was a perfect evening for fireworks - no wind! The firework display was choreographed to music and the added bonus was the reflection of the fireworks on Elliston Lake as you can see in some of these images I captured.

and everyone's fave...s'mores!

It's a classic summertime treat .. this year with a bit of a twist. Instead of getting graham wafer biscuits and bars of milk chocolate we decided on "concerto" biscuits with 70% dark chocolate to build our s'mores and they were delicious! As you see from these photos, Rachel found the melting chocolate and warm marshmallow mixture a bit of a challenge! The solution? Tyler to her chocolately mess? Tyler hosed her down with the garden hose!

Anniversary flowers

Andy sent this beautiful boquet of flowers to the office on August 11 to mark our 29th wedding anniversary. How sweet of him!

Rachel & Christine's Sprint Triathalon

Rachel and Christine signed up for the Strathmore women's sprint triathalon on Aug 10 - we went to cheer them on. Christine wears the bright orange cap while Rachel shown here taking a stroke, sports a green cap as they swim 20 lengths of the pool 2nd photo: Rachel transitioning to the 20km bike leg of the race, and 3rd photo: Rachel finishing the 5km run Way to go girls! We are so proud of you!

Enjoying Summer

What better way to enjoy summer than taking a "bike hike", stopping to enjoy a delicious picnic next to the river, less than 30 min away from our home.

Rachel's 24th birthday

July 27 - a day to celebrate! What a beautiful day it was 24 years ago when God blessed us with His special gift of love.