#181 Monday PerfecShawn

Honestly, this has been a rather wonderful long weekend.  I mean even a boring long weekend is a good long weekend, because, Long Weekend.  But this one has been amazing.

The weather has been wonderful. While sunny about 90% of the time (we had 2 or 3 momentary showers this morning) It's been hot, but no stifling high humidex like in the city. Being literally 15 feet from the lake keeps the place cool, well that and the old oak tree.  A few Summer ago when we were here the Humidex made the last 2 days really uncomfortable, but this weekend, could not have been better.

Another morning for sleeping in, and a nice diner breakfast of Bacon, Eggs, Hash Browns and Toast. Then because today is Marcel's and Peanut's Birthdays... there was a stack of cards and presents for them to open.

This afternoon, Marcel's Mom stopped by, we had some yummy Chocolate Birthday Cake and coffee. Had a lovely visit, and then went out for a short drive to a small Rose Farm, "Roses des Champs". And as amazing as the roses were, there were a few small lily/frog ponds just over-flowing with the most beautiful lilies. I've never seen so many in my life! Beautiful.

And naturally we picked up a few things in the boutique: Rose Gelée, Rose Vinegar, Rose Bath Salts, Rose Scented Candles, Rose Water and Rose Syrup. 

We're back in the coolness in the cottage now and just going to relax  for the remainder of our time here.  I hope this is a precursor of out main Summer Vacation at the end of August. (Fingers crossed)

#105 Belated Natal CelebraShawn

My office is a funny place. 

In general they like to celebrate all the employee's Birthdays. Not always ON their birthday, or even NEAR, but they do (mostly)  get a cake.

For instance, last year I got my cake at some point in October... My Birthday is March 8th. The two years before that I didn't actually get a cake (I'm not complaining, since those two years I was away the week of my Birthday, but then since they never get them on "the" day, maybe I should. lol) 

This year however, I received  a cake today. I don't know what was more shocking; a group of people magically appearing around my desk singing, or that it was only five and a half weeks after the day. :-)

What I will say is that the cakes this year were incredible (I say cakes because with anywhere from 20 - 30 people in the office, it takes two cakes)   There was a Chocolate Mocha Mousse Cake, and a Lemon Cake. Both were DEELISH. I say 'both' because hell yea, it was MY Birthday. I was gonna try them both!  Wouldn't you? lol

It was a nice distraction from the day that was otherwise craptacular, due to production issues. 

So yea, Happy Belated Birthday, to me!