Finding Beauty in the Little Things

I was preparing some radishes the other day and I was suddenly overcome by their beauty.  Isn't it awesome when a certain setting, angle, or ray of sunshine helps you to see things in a different light?

Double Bento

Contents - Tuna salad, green grapes, baby carrots, cucumber slices and green pepper

Luke's first Ride - A photo series

 I promised Luke I would document his first ride by taking loads of pictures and then posting them on my blog. Easy-peasy I say, as I would have done it any way ;)  

 Here is a tiny portion of the tools/liquids/tapes and other items that are needed when preparing the bike for its first ride.

 How's this for being organized!  What a great idea :)

Here it is 'naked'.  Luke took off the fairings to give it a good cleaning. He also customized the back of the bike with a new brake light and turn signals. I really like how he makes things 'his own' right away :)

 Circus seems to enjoy hanging out near the bike. He is always next to it, either smelling it, or sitting in the shade it creates on a hot day

 This list makes me so proud!!!  I guess I'm rubbing off on him :)

 The view from the cockpit

Isn't his helmet cool?  I was a little taken aback at first, but it is quite awesome in person I must admit. The helmet has a name = 'head trip', which is really suiting.

  It says 'live fast' in case you can't make it out

 Luke is super-excited here..... although he toned it down for the photo. 

 Circus getting one last sniff in while he can

 Ready??.....

Go!

I felt like I was a proud Mom taking pictures of my little one without training wheels for the first time. And he was just as excited.

Boating - Lake Okanagan to Vernon

The sky was beautiful that day

 Totally worth the price in my opinion :)

 The Sea captain's seat

 Off we go!

 One of the many crazy mansions surrounding the Lake

 Seagull Island

 The 'Northern Viking'

Someone got a new Toy (Honda CBR600)

Suddenly, my home life has centered around this motorcycle for the past week.  There are motorcycle parts everywhere, encroaching on all areas of our home and yard.  The bike has settled in nicely, making itself comfortable in the middle of what used to be our patio.  Oh, and I've heard more talk of motorcycles this week than I could ever imagine.  But you know what, I wouldn't change it for the world.  The amount of happiness and excitement it has brought to Luke (and he hasn't even ridden it yet!) is incomparable.  It makes me so happy to see one of his dreams come to life :)  

Paleo BBQ

Fresh Bento Goodness

Contents: Radishes, red pepper, cucumber slices, green grapes, baby carrots and a wedge of Jalapeno Havarti cheese