Canada Day Memes and Jokes

Happy Canada Day 151!!!

I probably should have done a Canada Day Five on Friday Post, but I didn't. Instead, here are some Canadian Funnies!

                                                                            Source

Do you want a fun read? Click here for 35 Canadian foods. You're Welcome!

Again, you're welcome!!!

I was going to post some Canadian-related things, but I feel that it doesn't bare repeating year after year (I mean, it does, but I do tend to repeat myself).  Here is a post that I wrote a few years ago. You can go here to check it out. 

Also, it was my Instagram-ivsersay a week or so ago (5 years!), and my Tupper-versary on the 25th. Fun times!!!

Happy Canada Day, eh!

Five on Friday-End of School, Summer, and Canada Day Edition

Well, I was going to post this last week, but I guess I forgot! I will post a few from the last couple of weeks!

1) Schools Out/Gifts/Bucket List

Our school finished last week. Y'all, it was bittersweet to leave last Friday, but it had to be done! The kids were all so sweet and gave me some sweet gifts. I even got a couple of of gifs from the teachers. I also made a bucket list for I/we to do. I will see on how much I/we get done!

2) Trip to the Ranch

Anker and I went to the ranch for a few days. We had a wonderful time, despite it being cold. The rain is needed, so we weren't super sad, but we were still sad. Anker had fun doing projects, and I had fun dong, well, nothing! I did manage to do a cooking show for my Tupperware page (Ellen should be calling me any day now!), and I was hoping to swim in the pool, but it never got warm enough. I did have some visits with family, which was great. It was great not to have to leave on Sunday!

3) Staff Brunch

Our staff had their usual End of Year Staff Brunch on Wednesday. It was SO good, and it was great to see everyone again before summer. A few people are leaving. so there were "roasts" to/for them. I had to duck out early, due to an appointment that I couldn't cancel, but I stayed for most of it. I didn't take any pictures, but I did take one of the muffins that I made for it.

4) Lazy

I am having fun doing nothing! Well, that's not quite true. I am reading. Watching tv/movies. I am very busy! Ha! I am spending time at the library, and at Starbucks (sadly, when my GC money runs out on my Starbucks card, there will not be many this summer!).

5) Books

I have started reading books again. I have started reading Max Lucado's "Before Amen", and I really like it. I also am reading (slowly) Danielle Steel's new book called "The Cast'. So far, so good. I was reading them in order, but I am now so far behind, and I know there are a few that I don't think I will read, so I will read the books that I think look good.

6) Class Field Trip

Last Wednesday, our class took a trip to the park. It was a lovely day, and we all had fun. We took the wrong bus back (not sure how, as I know the bus system), so we had to walk back a further than was planned. Oops! I didn't take any pictures from the day, but it was fun!

7) Our Garden

Our garden is growing and Anker has made 3 types of jams. They are DELISH! Peas have also started coming up :)

8) Date

Anker and I went on a date on Wednesday. We went to the Frenchie's Poutinerie place again, and it was really good! I think that I am done with poutine for awhile, though! We had a little shopping trip to the store on the way home.

9) Parties/Home Business Products

I went to an Epicure party last night, and I bought nearly $40 worth of stuff, but I decided that it was for food, so it was ok :) I cannot wait to get them! A co-worker is selling BeautyCounter skin care products, and I have been wanting to try them for awhile, so I finally decided to buy some Body Wash. I really love it! I also have been having some fun with my Tupperware business! I went to the meeting on Tuesday, and I got some Servelier bowls. They are pink! I might take a picture of them later (I usually take a picture of my TW haul when I get back, but I forgot, and now two of them are being used). I also am on my group a bit more. I am not making any money from it, but it is fun to get some products at a few bucks off.

10) Summer Shopping and Summer Drinks

I went shopping at Penningtons the other day, as I had a 50% off coupon to use. I bought some Capri pants, two shirts (one of which I took back and exchanged), and I ended getting a sports bra, b/c you, know..#goals. I also have discovered coconut milk. The Barista at Starbucks suggested that I try the Acai Strawberry Refresher with CM, and it was SO GOOD! I also tried the Mango Dragonfruit Refresher, and it was really good, too.

                       How Canadian would I be if I didn't have at least one Ice Cap this summer?

I may buy expensive drinks, but I am cheap when it comes to buying sunglasses. These are dollar stores ones!

There was a fire last Thursday that kind of scared everyone. It was a grass fire up in the hills (kind of behind us). Thankfully, it was put out pretty quick, but I was able to get some pictures of it.

Victoria Day Long Weekend, and A Wedding

Yes, it has been awhile since our MD/VD long wknd, but I wanted to still blog about it, b/c you know...#gottafitin. Because this post is going to pretty long, and I have 100 pics, I won't be posting many (if at all) pics on/in this post. You can find them on my IG account here.

We had a four day wknd the wknd of 18-21 of May. The teachers had a Pro D Day, but we EA's had the day off. I gotta admit, even though we lost money for not having a PD Day, it was nice to have 4 days off. We were all tired, and needed it! Since it has been almost a month since the long wknd, I cannot fully remember what I did..I am going solely on IG pics :)

Thursday: After work, I ran around and did some errands. I actually did a Day in the Life post on that day. You can find this post here. I got a few thrift finds, had dinner, and watched tv.

Friday: I honestly cannot remember exactly what I did, but I am pretty sure that I slept in. I ran a few errands, and then I grabbed sushi, and headed for the park. It was kind of cool, but it was still nice to sit outside. I came home, and we had dinner. I think I watched TV. I started watching a bit of the Royal Wedding, but I was tired, so I went to bed.

Saturday: I slept in, and then I watched 4 out of the 7 hours of the Royal Wedding. I thought the wedding itself was really nice. I am not a huge fan of her dress...especially since it cost 1M$ and she also wore another dress to the reception. #whatawaste #theymusthavemoneytothrowaway. After that, I went outside and relaxed for an hour or so. I think after that, I went out to run some errands. I went and bought a wedding gift for my cousin who's wedding was the next day. After buying and wrapping said wedding gift, I check out a spot for our family picnic. **June 16**We were worried that it would be too much flooding in the park, but it was fine. I came home and hung out. **Not June 16** I don't remember what else I did, to be honest. I probably watched TV or movies.

***June 16/18: I seem to be lagging on the Blog front lately. I will try to finish this in the next day or so...or hopefully when I am on Summer Break***

Sunday: I got up, and I got ready to go. Anker drove me to meet Mom, and then she and I drove the wedding. Vienna and Isaac had driven the day before for a cousins breakfast with Grandma, but for reasons that I won't post here (lest they would bore you),  I didn't go. I needed the time to chill and relax...not being spent around a ton of people. Mom and I had a nice trip and visit on the way to Kelowna (about 2.5 hours' drive). We got to our Air B n B, got ready to go, and went to the wedding at/for 4. As for our Air BnB, you can find the link here. You can go to my IG (you will need to scroll down a bit) for the pics and my personal review. I would give it an 8.5 out of 10 stars. Their original wedding venue got flooded, so the wedding was held in/at the reception site. I didn't get many good pics of the ceremony, as they were standing in front of the window. Between the wedding and reception, we just wandered around and visited. I was SO hungry, so after my brother drove me around trying to find something to eat, I found two places around the corner. I ended up having a HUGE serving of garlic bread! I would HIGHLY recommend Dunzees Pizza! It was really good. Mom stayed behind to look after the grandkids, while the rest of of us hung out at the reception. Truth be told, it was SO loud, that I could hardly hear anyone! I have no clue as to why people have their reception in places where voices carry, and is not conducive to parties. Ugh! Half the people left (well, ok..about 10) right after the dinner. Anyway, I am still glad that I went. They had a donut wall! Yum!!! After said dinner, dessert, and games, the dance started. I was kind of in a down mood when it started, and I was thinking seriously of going back our place, but I actually ended up having fun! I love group dancing! We left at around 10:30. We got back to the place, and I got ready for bed. We all slept really well.

                                              Have I mentioned that I love where we live?

                                                                      Our Air BNB

                                       See what I mean? I couldn't really get a good picture.

                                              The garlic bread that I got. And yes, I shared.

                              The dance. I loved on how the candles and lights glowed at night :)

                                  You can find the rest of the pics on IG (or on my FB page)

Monday: We kind of slept in. We had a quick breakfast, and then Mom and I left at around 10. I drove back, as Mom had some studying to do. We all met at the local park for our family picnic. Anker joined us (he knew he had to, or his name would be mud), and he had a fun time. It was fun hanging out with the family. We rarely hang out just US, and it was so fun! The kids had fun playing together, and we also took pictures. We also went to Scoopz for ice cream, and that was SOOOOO fun! After ice cream, and wandered around the park for a bit, and then we starting making our way towards home. We spent the rest of the evening relaxing and watching TV.

                                            Our family picnic at the park. It was a tad flooded.

                             And, that, my friends was my/our May Long/Victoria Day Wknd!!!

Weekend Wrap Up-The People-y Edition

These weekend wrap ups won't be in chronological order, but since they were semi-interesting, I thought I would do a quick up date. A good friend died a few weeks ago, and her funeral was last weekend. She was an amazing lady; loved Jesus, and loved people!!! I hadn't gone to the ranch since the end of April, and even though I had just been away the week prior, I wanted a weekend away again. Anker chose to stay home, again. Sigh...it is what it is :) This was last wknd: June 1-3.

Friday: I left around 5 (after errands and packing), and was suddenly craving a Teen Burger Combo, so I got one on the way out. #priorities #cravings I got there at around 7. We just hung out and visited until 10:30 or so. This is what my bed looks like when I sleep alone:

I also have the laptop with me, and I will put something in at night.

Saturday: I slept in, and helped Mom with dishes. I hung out until I had to get ready, then we went to the funeral. Dad officiated both the service and the gravesite. (On a very sad side note, a little boy was killed a few days prior, and his funeral was the same day...and his burial plot was next to Oma's. It broke my heart!!) One of the things I like most about funerals (and other events) is catching up with friends that you haven't seen in ages. I had fun catching up with friends who I don't see often (even though we live in the same city!). We came home around 6:30, and we made supper. We had Greek Salad, rice and sausages, and we watched The Greatest Showman. It.Was.Amazing!! We went to bed around 9:30, but I read, and played on my phone until midnight, or so.

Sunday: I slept in, and slowly got ready for church. Church, then lunch/snacks afterwards. My sister in law, C and I were planning on visiting for awhile at her house, but we decided to go to a Mary Kay Party that a friend was hosting. We thought we would go for 10 minutes, and we ended up staying over an hour. Mom bought me some cleanser that I wanted, and I bought some eye makeup remover and some shaving cream for Anker. I also won some sun screen and after sun care. I went back, packed, and hung out some more, and then saw C on the way home. I got back around 8:30. I ran into Save On to grab a few things, and was home by 9. That, my friends was my weekend. As the post title suggests, it was a very people-y (or people-filled) weekend. I was quite happy to return home, but I did have a great time. Anker said he had a good wknd at home. He tended to the garden and he watched TV.