MYIP: Week Twenty-Eight

Tuesday, June 10: The heat keeps coming!  On the record, hottest year since 1895!  And this even made the front of the BBC News page.  I told you that it's been hot . . .  Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise made it in, too, for the biggest split of the year (so far at least . . .)

Wednesday, June 11: Somehow I felt like I was doing a lot of driving around this past week, so I took a shot in my car.  This little Pukka has been traveling along with me for years -- her drums are even fading a bit, but I love having her along for the ride.  She was originally a gift from my dear friend Brianna.

Thursday, June 12: A beautiful sunset as we cruised in a friend's sailboat in the evening on Wednesday.  Not much breeze for sailing, but otherwise it was a perfect night to be out on the water!

Friday, June 13: I didn't actually catch what the name of this is, but apparently it's a recipe from Eric's mom for a Dutch dessert.  I think.  We melted brown sugar and butter on the top of this Dutch cookie/bread, then put lots of strawberries on it.  Delicious!

Saturday, June 14: Sticking with the fruity theme of the week, I brought this English trifle to Denise and Laura's for our English evening, complete with Iron Lady and King's Speech movies, cherry and pumpkin scones, bread pudding, fish and chips, and my trifle.  Yum, yum, YUM!

Sunday, June 15: I'm having problems with my camera, so the next two shots aren't quite up to my normal quality.  Here are my three violet plants, which I water faithfully and which sit happily next to my kitchen sink.  I am really really really hoping for a flower this year!

Monday, June 16: Many stops today for wedding-related questions, from catering to bridal gown to folding chairs.  I liked how this shot of coffee carafes turned out, despite using a camera with no zoom or focus functions.