Traditions Continue.....

For as long as I can remember, my Dad has said "and we're off like a herd of yurdles!" whenever we hopped in the car to go somewhere. Well, it seems that Phil and I have adopted the same phrase! This is how every road trip begins with the two of us:

Phil: And we're off!

Lindsay: Like a herd of YURDLES!!!!!

Phil: Tim Horton's?

Lindsay: Yes please!!!

P.S. When you search for "yurdles" on Google (because really, what are they?!), the only search result that appears refers to HURDLES! Hence the picture accompanying this post :)

My New Addiction.

Or so I think. Pinterest is a website that allows you to make virtual pin boards of the things you enjoy. Brilliant, RIGHT?! It's just like REAL arts & crafts, but without the sticky fingers and dreadful clean-up!

Thus far, I have created three theme boards: Words I Love, Sweet Captures, and Running. I am excited to make some more and add to my current creations :) You should try it too!!!

Yes or No?

I know it hasn't received the greatest reviews, but neither have any of my most favourite movies! Has anyone seen it yet?! Is it worth my ten bucks (or should I say....Phil's ten bucks???) <---- haha, just kidding :)

Please only reply if you typically enjoy movies that are granted low-star (or NO-STAR) status.

A Striking Resemblance.

If you're familiar with our family cat, you know how TERRIFYING and UN-SOCIABLE he is. And if you're familiar with our niece, you know how CHARMING and SWEET she is. Well, it just so happened that Joycie was able to break through Mush's hard exterior this weekend and develop a "best friend" sort of relationship with the villain. It reminded my family of The Grinch Who Stole Christmas! Mush's heart must have grown a size each and every time Joyce did one of the following: called him a "sweetie", called him "a little sugar", hugged him while saying "I love you kitty cat", played dolls with him, and sang him "twinkle, twinkle little star". This just goes to show you how one person really can make a difference! Mush hasn't attacked anyone in days......that I know of......

Uncle Phil and "Joyce-icle".

DUH!

We saw this sign at the local zoo on the weekend. I think it has inspired me to collect photos of OBVIOUS SIGNAGE around the world.

My Miraculous Yesterday.

Two out-of-MY-ordinary things occurred:

1) I hate both beef AND pork for lunch. Yep, having a piece of meat at any meal is a stretch, so to see me have TWO varieties at one sitting (WILLINGLY) is outrageous.

2) I swam in the lake without my surfer shirt. [And I mean a real swim - total body submersion.] That's right - I braved the frigid Canadian waters (haha) for a nice swim with my hubby :)

I suppose it's true what they say about ANYTHING. It can happen.

And the winner is..........J.P.!!!

Well, he wasn't our pick but he sure was hers! I'm so heartbroken for Ben that we need a good night's rest before we watch the one hour special that follows the proposal. Thank goodness for PVR!

Can you believe it's August 1st???

Wowee ca-zow-eeee! This means:

- The ELK Lodge reunion is 9 days away
- The CISE reunion is 10 days away
- Our flight to Iceland is 17 days away
- Being IN Reykjavik is 18 days away
- The marathon is 20 days away
- Heading back to Kuwait is 22 days away
- Welcoming Emily to Kuwait is 25 days away

So much to look forward to (and not look forward to, haha) in the next month!

Ramadan Kareem!