It's a sunny Sunday afternoon and I thought I'd jot a few lines, seeing as I may not have the chance to post anything until after September 5th - this time the break is more circumstantial than self-imposed, due to my long-awaited trip out west starting Tuesday. But I promise to try and sit down to write a few thoughts during my time out there, or in the very least will post many photos and recaps when I return. Only if, dear friends, you will do the same with me of course!

Yesterday was Adèle and Randy's cottage wedding, and it was delightful. It was a relaxed and emotional ceremony - at the top of my favorites list - which has resulted in my now having my first "brother", though I heard someone say in a wry voice, "you mean your big brother" as I hob-nobbed through the crowd and past Randy. I paused long enough to see him grinning and rubbing his hands together in gleeful anticipation of having gained the right to tease me, taunt my friends and frighten my boyfriends... My father hosted the event and gave a riveting speech that had most women dabbing their mascara-ed eyes with tissues and men clearing their throats and looking uncomfortably moved. Afterwards, the group of family and friends had fun enjoying the food, the company, the fireworks, the fire on the dock, the swimming... Ah, some more night swimming for me, albeit this time with clothes on, bien sûr.

I had leisurely brunch this morning with Manon, Julie, Mona and Sarah and Chez Lucien's, and as I munched on my fruit and listened to the Dave Brubeck in the background, I decided that the weekend had been a hit - and it's not even over yet. This evening comes the big reception event for the wedding, with close to 150 people showing up. And you know, after spending an hour watching some Sex and the City, I have just realized that I should buckle down and find an outfit - and shoes - to wear to the shin-dig!

So on this happy note, I leave you all for now and hope that everyone is having fantastic weekends and a good week leading up to the end of summer. September is just around the corner, and I will try to enjoy that perfect in-between moment that seasons share...