Through thick and thin..

"A friend is someone who believes in you.. when you've ceased to believe in yourself"

Leanne, me, Skye, Christine B, Ashley, Christine W

    I think good friends are one of Gods greatest blessings. These are my girlfriends that I have spent every Tuesday night with for almost 3 years. We had all been going to The Bridge for awhile but hadn't really gotten connected with anyone at church. Mike and Christine stepped up and put up a sign up sheet for a "young and married with no kids yet" bible study.  Long story short we all signed up and now almost three years later, two couples have 1 year olds and one couple has a 6 month old and well the rest of us are loving holding and snuggly them every week!
These girls have been such a great support group for me. We have all been through so much together and we support one another through the ups and downs of life. We have studied many chapters of the bible and try to learn as much as we can about it but relate it to our own lives now. We have done a few Francis Chan books which I highly recommend. They will challenge your faith tremendously. We have done video series on marriage.
We pray with each other, cry with each other, believe in each other, and celebrate with each other. I think we have come a long way since we met almost three years ago. I am so thankful to have each and everyone of you girls in my life! Love you all.

Mel xo

Weekend Love

Wow it is crazy how much happier I feel when the SUN comes out! This weekend made me super excited about spring and summer.
This weekend was really good for a few reasons.. I got to spend the whole day on Saturday  with my friend Danielle who is sadly moving back to Winnipeg in a few short weeks! We have worked together for a few years now so she will be greatly missed! The day started off with a sunny drive into Kerrisdale where we walked around and did a little thrifting! I found a cute shabby chic mirror and a frame to make into a chalkboard for Tracycakes.

We then went to Secret Garden for high tea which was simply a divine experience. Mom and I have been there once before and I just knew Danielle would love it since she is a fellow high tea lover.

 The evening was spent having some fondue with some friends from the fire department! Butch and Gina make the best fondue. The cheese balls are too die for! I made an Angel Food cake topped with fresh berries to celebrate the nice spring day! I used my new mixer that Mika suprised me with for Christmas! I really have the best husband.

Since the sun was so inspiring this weekend I decided I want to re-do our deck and try and make it a bit more relaxing feeling! Here are some photos of spring/summer inspiration for the deck. I am definetly going to make another herb garden this year. 

Happy Monday!

Mel xo