The Wei’s did a fantastic job decorating for Naomi’s birthday. I loved Rapunzel’s hair hanging in the middle of the dining room.

Make-up stations

Rapunzel made a surprise visit!

She face painted all the girls,

took pictures with little princesses,

read a story,

and even sang!

Cake time!

After Rapunzel left, I was hired to do some “real” face painting. 😉

All the girls wanted butterflies

except for Chloe. She wanted to be a flower.

Happy birthday princess Naomi!

Before we head out to an another event, I made a quick pasta salad for the kids.

This weekend, kids had VBS at our church. They had a blast! We recognize what a remarkable job our Children’s ministry team have done. So thank you for working so hard and making a difference in our children’s lives.

This morning I made Mozzarella, raspberry jam and brown sugar panini.

Using a pastry brush, brush the bread on both sides with the oil. Spread 1 side of each slice of bread with the raspberry jam. Sprinkle the rosemary over the jam. Place mozzarella cheese on the bread slices. Season the cheese with a pinch of salt. Place the remaining slices of bread on top, jam-side down. Sprinkle the tops with the brown sugar. Press in the panini press for 3 to 5 minutes until the cheese has melted and the bread is golden and crispy.

Cut the panini in half and serve.

Recipe here

We had left over roasted chicken from last night so I made curried chicken and apple wrap for lunch.

In a large bowl, combine the chutney, yogurt, curry powder, oil, lime juice, salt and pepper. Whisk until combined.

Add the garbanzo beans, goat cheese, green onions, mint, chicken, raisins, lettuce and apples.

Spoon the filling into the center of each wrap, leaving a 2- to 3-inch border. Fold the bottom flap of the wrap up and over the filling. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly to enclose the filling. Cut each wrap in half and serve.

Recipe here

Kids are home for the remainder of this week. Chloe graduated from Kindergarten (yay!) and Shane’s pre-K class ended too. Summer camps starts next week!

Thankfully, my mom is watching them for the next two days.

Garlic roasted chicken  and root vegetables for dinner.

Dinner tonight. Gone in seconds.
I’ll be making this very often.

Our marketing team did trend tracking in the city yesterday. First stop: David’s Tea

I enjoyed the aromas and flavors of over 150 types of tea in a colorful, modern Canadian tea emporium.

Beautiful flowers shop, Ovando

“Is not your average flower shop… with sensual shapes, lush shades of flowers, unusual plants and cacti that explode in a festival of color and texture.”

Sockerbit candy store

A trendy, Scandinavian candy shop that features unique flavor combinations and textures, uses natural colors, is free of corn syrup, trans fat and GMOs.

My coworker’s purchase

My bag: lots of chocolates, liquorice and pink marshmallows.

Candies make me happy.

The Meadow

Eclectic store that features salt, chocolate, bitters and flowers. I had to buy some black truffle salt. SO GOOD.

Lunch at Mas; where they feature a seasonal menu of locally grown and sustainably raised foods cooked solely over wood fires of oak, apple and other hardwoods.

We got to meet the chef and see the kitchen!

Wood-Fired “Island Creek” Oysters with Lemon Thyme- Shallot Butter

Chilled White Gazpacho of Cucumber, Yogurt, and Hazelnuts With Crabmeat, Charred Scallions, Tomato, Mint, and Cayenne Pepper

Grilled Wild Nettle Polenta with Organic Black Beans and Grilled Asparagus Tips

Grilled Sea Scallops and Cauliflower Steak with Arugula- Pistachio Pesto and Charred Fennel

Greenmarket Strawberries with Lemon Thyme, Candied Pine Nuts Rosé Gelée and Strawberry- Buttermilk Swirl Sorbet

Sunflower Cake with Caramelized Milk Chocolate Vanilla-Buttermilk Foam, Candied Sunflower Seeds and Local Honey Ice Cream

Finished the meal with the Chef’s complementary macaroons. O. M. G.

Lastly, we feasted our eyes on luxurious, precious and exotic skin bags in bold and beautiful colors and textures. Phil Luangrath

What a day!

Congratulations my big boy!! So proud of you.

This weekend was filled with inspiring worship services and chatting with friends, making new friends, playing at the lake, sharing family conversations, breathing in the smells, sights and sounds of the lake, magnificent testimonies, a walk in the woods, eating late night snacks, looking at the bright moon when city lights are far away…

A time away from home but still feels like home with my families in Christ.