field of gold

How was your weekend? The other night we caught the film Source Code. To see the trailer, click here. I really enjoyed the film. It was a creative plot that made you think - a rare combination in Hollywood these days when almost every movie pumped out is some kind of sequel or remake. The main character has 8 minutes to re-live on a train before it explodes in a terrorist attack. He is sent back, to repeatedly re-live those last 8 minutes to see if he can solve which passenger is the terrorist behind the plot. It is clever and suspenseful with a great lead performance by Jake Gyllenhaal. It is worth seeing on the big screen. Enjoy the last few hours of this gorgeous sunny weekend!

our cherry tree

I hope you're having a wonderful weekend! I know this isn't a very exciting photo, but it is a lot prettier than the taxes we did this morning. And I think it is a little more photogenic than the 2-1 long drawn out snoozefest double-overtime loss that the Canucks just endured. Wake me up when this series is done. I'm   more than ready for the Canucks to push past this boring low scoring defensive series and get back to a more exciting style of hockey. But, as always, there was some great commentary. Tonight my favourite line was "he got drilled in his offensive zone." Ouch.

a beautiful day

I came home today to find my cat in absolute bliss in the sunniest spot in the house. Finally we got to feel the warmth of some sun today. It just just seemed to wash the day over with a happier palette. Did you watch the royal wedding? It's funny, I didn't have any interest in the wedding and wondered if I was missing some key female gene because everyone has been talking about it. I know people who were getting up early, or staying up all night to catch the big momentous occasion. There were theme breakfasts, theme parties, women dusting off their favourite show-stopping hats all in the name of monarchy love. And then while watching the news, I caught the images: The dress, the kiss on the balcony, the sea of amazing hats and I have to admit, I was blown away by the sheer beauty of the occasion. I even got misty eyed when I saw Kate climb out of the car in that jaw dropping gown. I thought she looked like a true modern princess. I guess I do have a bit of that "royal wedding" gene after all. Well I'll be damned.  I really do believe they are a real couple in love and that is what people are responding to so whole heartedly. I love the fact that they invited their local bartender and favourite candy store owners to the wedding. I popped by to see my mom and she was wearing a little veiled hat and had tea and biscuits laid out for us. It was such a sweet display. Here are a few of my favourite royal wedding photos: Don't you just love the little girl's expression in the last photo?

yaya night

Any night with this crew is always full of laughs. Tonight's dinner -amazing curry chicken and spicy pad thai - Lynny is ridiculously talented in the kitchen and we all get to benefit from it. And yes fellas, the game was on too. We are that cool. 

Next Stop: Nashville

After a nail-biting-heart-attack-inducing game 7 OT win against our age-old nemesis, the Chicago Blackhawks, Vancouver was finally able to exercise their demons and get past the 'Hawks in round 1 last night. Next Stop? We face the Nashville Predators. I'm excited to see this match up. I predict that Carrie Underwood will be writing some sad ballads in the weeks to come as her hubby's team gets pulverized by some hairy faced Canadians.

Game 7

I am posting this between the second and third period. We are leading 1-0. I'm so proud of the way the team is playing tonight: spirited, aggressive - this is the team we needed to show up tonight. And Lou looks calm in net. My only wish is that he'd stop puck handling behind his net and just stay put already. So whatever happens in the 3rd period - I think we should be proud of the way we're playing tonight. That being said, I want them to DESTROY Chicago and end this already. My middle aged ticker is having a hard time with all of this stress. Go Canucks Go! 

A surprise bouquet

When we got home from doing errands today, there was a lovely bouquet of white gerbera daisies wrapped up, leaning against the front door. No card. No phone message. An amazing surprise. 

I put them in a pretty jug in the front window to say thank you to the mysterious sender. Don't you love random acts of kindness?