Last July Night

I was sooo tired today, I ended up taking a nap in the afternoon and then falling asleep at around 10.30pm while I was listening to a Hypnobabies recording. When I woke up, I quickly took this picture for my photo of the day.

It's not the best photo, but I think it's kinda cool to capture Sean and his sister hanging out on our patio on the last July night before Sean becomes a dad.

Perfect Summer Cake

We had some friends over for a BBQ before heading out to check out the Lantern Festival that was supposed to be in the Canada Place and Coal Harbour area this year.

This deliciousness was made by our baker extraordinaire friend Nat. The icing had a hint of coconut and the fresh fruits were a nice Summer touch!

I had planned to take my photo of the day at the Lantern Festival. Luckily, I had thought that this looks too pretty not to take a picture of earlier tonight... because it seems we had missed the Lantern Festival. When we got there, we couldn't find any signs of the big lantern installations, and there were only a few people with lanterns that passed by us on their way home.

A Rose For Norway

The other day, I read a blog post by a friend who shared about how she felt a bit detached after she heard the news about the horrific explosion and shooting in Norway. She was concerned that perhaps the amount of bad news we hear has somehow made her lose her compassion for fellow humans.

I must say, I am guilty of that, too. I am guilty of being too busy and consumed with my own life... as well as being desensitized to bad news because we hear so much of it. I knew something happened in Norway, but I was too busy to even find out about what exactly happened, until tonight.

And it seems true for me, that when I hear about so much tragedy... perhaps I get numbed, but I am not as emotionally available to feel compassion for those that are suffering.

However tonight, I dedicate my photo for the day to urge people to stop and pause from their busy lives and send love, light, support, positive thoughts and energies to those that are suffering in Norway - for those that died innocently, and especially those that lost people they love.

Lavender

Having had a busy day... and a tired hubby who couldn't go for a longer walk than literally just around our building, I didn't have a picture for the day by 10pm. so, I took a picture of my lavender plant that blossomed a few weeks ago.

I've been meaning to take a picture of it, I guess tonight is the perfect time!

Meal Fit For A Preggo

Hubby and I learned last night how important it is to make sure I get enough protein in my diet since I am growing a baby.

As homework from our prenatal course, I started writing down what I eat in a day.

I must say, when you become more conscious of what you're eating, it makes you eat better!

It was also encouraging when it made me realize that how I've been eating was already pretty good to begin with.

Maddi's New Kicks

The other day, when Penny came to do a photo shoot with us, she brought a present for Maddi. Aren't they the cutest little sneakers?! Sooo tiny! Maddi will be stylin' before she's even born!

Thanks, Penny!

Lighting Fiona

Yet another busy day today... squeezed in a photo shoot with Fiona to practice on my lighting some more, with hubby being my trusty lighting assistant. Then, we had a few things we needed to get to before our 2nd prenatal class tomorrow night - some readings and a couple of exercises.

Here is one photo from the shoot, the rest will be uploaded tomorrow or the next day. Now, to do one of the last 2 things on our list before our class tomorrow night... then off to snooze-land!

Good night, everyone!