I thought I’d just share some random shots, and thoughts, from my photo file for Summer 2011.

Elsa, Cowichan  Bay, July 2011


Cowichan Bay, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada


Nanaimo Harbour, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada


A lake found while on an atv ride in the mountains.


The view seen on an atv ride in the mountains.


How we serve guests dinner here on the homestead, even when it’s family visiting all the way from the Netherlands. Not only serve yourself, but cook it yourself too!

Family feet, some local, some from overseas! Can you guess which ones are mine?


Enjoying a mutual passion with a cousin visiting from the Netherlands. Photography.


Alesia practicing jumps on my horse Raiah…

While Shaylah & Levi watch.

One last family bon fire the night before hubby left.

Almost ready to go.


Puppy love.


Trying to hide from the camera.

Our summer here on Vancouver Island has really only just begun. We had a lot of rain and cool weather all throughout June and July. Hopefully through August we’ll have more sun for some beach days.

How’s your summer been so far? Have you gone away? Do you still have some plans?
Don’t be shy, share in the comments. I’d love to hear from  you.