schooool's out. for.ever.

I forgot about the blog for a few weeks since my parents were here visiting for my graduation from grad school and the following week a friend from high school was in town. Life has settled down a bit and I do intend to put up a few more SA photos... just not tonight. I'm baking cookies.

However, here is proof that I finished school:


Tyler starts his master's in a little over a month, so now I get to work on being the supporting spouse while he's crazy busy. Not sure what this means for me, but I'm worried it means I'll have to spend more time in the kitchen making actual food instead of desserts. Wish me luck!

photos: richmond

Before I post the vacation pictures, I just wanted to share a few more from Richmond now that I am on a fast internet connection and it won't take ALL day!

some of my favorite kids at the hospice

our two shopping carts full of food (bought with donations from Canada!)

Tyler and his friend Luwazi

the ladies I worked with at the soup kitchen & their kids

getting ready to distribute food

Tyler mixing cement by hand at the hospice

the roof of a house being held down by bricks

kids playing outside the soup kitchen

chopping cabbage for lunch

Grannies waiting to receive food parcels

I mentioned earlier that Tyler arrived with a pile of donated stuff from Canada. I was so blown away to see that of the 2 suitcases he brought, one huge suitcase was full of diapers, formula, clothes, coloring books, toys, medicine, books, etc. and the carry-on sized suitcase was full of his clothes for 3 weeks. :) So thank you again! In addition, with the money that was donated we also bought food for the hospice and soup kitchen (pictured above). Money goes a long way in Richmond and we were able to buy over 250 kg of food (rice, corn meal, vegetables, etc.), which will provide over 1500 meals for those in need. I am still so touched by the generosity of our friends/coworkers here in Canada so know that you are making a difference in the lives of those in need!