Summer, Strawberries, Solstice

Today is June 21st which means SUMMER!!!!!

I saw crates of strawberries being delivered today and was in awe because for some reason that symbolized summer in that moment to me. And the rich redness in the strawberries, show the richness of experiences that will come this summer and the juices, the sweetness (I know I'm sappy, it's okay)

I must admit that in the past summer has not really been my favorite season. Well.. I don't know if I have an overly favorite season, but I think I am usually not around during the summer to fully enjoy it, but this summer will be different and I am STOKED! I made a bucket list for the summer with my youth and am excited to start checking some of the things off {once I find it I will share it here!}

Summer has started with 7am tennis. Not smart when you go to bed at 2am, but very fun nonetheless. Except for the fact that your muscles don't function properly with lack of sleep. But next time I expect to be spry and alert. And perhaps I shall relax on that lovely bench as well.
I love tennis and want to become an avid tennis player this summer {riiiiiight}. Hopefully the courts get fixed soon though. The first courts we went to had no fence and no nets. Minor detail. Good tennis players don't need fences surrounding the courts, right?

{Breakfast of champions! Cereal full of fruit and goodness!!}
And Chrystal won the competition, so she will get a prize once I decide what the prize shall be... Good work Chrystal! :)

This weekend I am going camping in Hope, followed by a missions trip to Mexico to build houses, followed by stagette in Whistler, hopefully followed by a trip to New York, followed by Desiree's wedding (but that one's local), followed by a trip to the island, followed by a trip to Portland, followed by a trip to AUSTRALIA!!!

(Okay, so maybe I won't be around that much... but in my mind I will be!!)

{My mom is funny. Yay for trying new fruit and being excited about it!}

This summer I'm looking forward to canoeing, trying new fruit, swimming, bbqs, bonfires, camping, traveling, youth events, musicals, concerts, movies, walks, kite flying, tennis, golfing, random adventures in Vancouver and so much more!!

Happy first day of Summer everyone! Enjoy!

Toast, Toy, Television

One of the cutest kids I have perhaps ever seen:


I bought these cups in Disneyland and absolutely LOVE them! I love Toy Story and now I have fun kids' cups! I just need more kids to come over more frequently! Or I will just drink out of them and fully enjoy!

Below is one of the puzzles that came out of the puzzle frenzy/obsession that has consumed my house of late and everyone that has entered into it. Many thanks to those who made the completion of this puzzle possible.
Last week, my friend Laura came over and we restarted our "breakfast club". Except it was for lunch which is even better. We rocked the French Toast and it tasted amazing.


i don't know why i thought it necessary to put a copious amount of icing sugar in a bowl for our french toast. usually one only uses a light sprinkling... but I guess I just wanted a full bowl on the table. Now I have icing sugar in a bowl. Perfect.

Mmmm... with fresh strawberries!

And here's a photo of my friend Maia showcasing my latest fruit purchase: lychee nuts! I have had them many times and if you can get over how they look on the inside, they are super tasty! You just have to peel them and then eat them! Just watch out for the pit in the middle...

And there's a nice, random post for y'all. Was downloading my pictures from my camera and these were on there, so i figured I should post a post about them. So I did. And then you read it. Thanks.