Calling All Girl Friends

Back in my early days of Winnipeg, when my kids were little and Spencer was gone every Thursday night to YMs my girlfriends would come over and we have a girls night. We would craft as we watch the Thursday night line up on TV and we would of course eat fabulous desserts.

I loved this time in my life. Some of my best and life long friendship were created and fostered during these evenings. This Walnut Brownie with Maple Butter Sauce from Bakerella is the perfect treat for just such an occasion; as much as I want to make it, it seems like something only to be made and shared with girlfriends, talking, laughing and sharing.

I've long had a love affair with brownies and upon reflection I've decided that like all wonderful things in my life my love of the brown chocolaty wonder is linked to precious memories. Growing up I have countless memories of evenings spent in the kitchen with my sisters and mom; laughing and eating brownies still gooey hot right out of the pan.

Behold the Castle

The Boys built this castle yesterday and asked if I would take a picture and then post it on my blog so all of you could see it. They are very proud of it.

For those interested, The castle is built out of Imaginext - the old version. I've recently (just now) learned that Fisher Price has revamped the Imaginext line, made it for a younger age and the kids are no longer able to build and rebuild the castle.

This has been one of our families all time favorite toys. Hours and hours have been spent, constructing castle, planning attacks and fighting battles.

I Seriously Love This

The only place I found to make such a purchase is the UK. If anyone know where such a beauty can be bought, I have the perfect wall just waiting.

One School One Book

The kid's school is in the midst of working on this project - One School, One Book. Every child in the school received their very own copy of - Ida B by Katherine Hannigan. Every night we read 2 chapters and then the following day at school the boys answer questions and complete projects.

I think it's an interesting undertaking. Jarom has no interest in the book and at first Nolan merely tolerate it, but as we delve deeper into the story and learn about Ida B and her family we become more intrigued.

Ida B is a free spirit, who couldn't be herself at school and as a result she has been home schooled for the last 4 years. Her best friends are the trees in the apple orchard and the brook; when she is seeking wisdom or comfort she goes to visit a wise old tree up on the hill. Last night in our reading Ida's mother was diagnosed with cancer, under going chemo and Ida B is being sent back to school.

I find this book interesting and I enjoy Katherine's descriptive writing style. The book deals with deep issues at the interesting to discuss with Nolan. I'll be interested to see how the book ends and Nolan's thoughts on the project.

Even Dr. Pepper tastes better in this

I have a project

and I am soo excited about it.

It's going to take me awhile to complete my project, but I am so delighted with my little find I couldn't help but share it with all of you. It may take days, weeks or even months, but it will be fabulous when it's completed.