Hot Hot Hot....High High High

Two big things happened today for us here in Ottawa, one was the EXTREME heat and the other was the price of gas.

We have been having above average temperatures here, usually we would be in the mid 20s (celsius) at the most, today we hit 29 degrees and with the humidity it felt like 39. For me it is a little too hot, it is like hitting a wall when walking out of the house. I believe we will be having this weather for the next little while along with thunderstorms. The weather men are also expecting an above average summer, so I guess I will be taking advantage of the local beaches around here, hopefully it won't be too crowded.

Our gas here is also on the rise, I noticed today that it was at 134.5 a litre. Not so good for me who drives quite a bit to get to work and I also drive the kids around to their various activities. I have a feeling this may prevent a lot of families from vacationing too far from home. I'm not sure how much I will do except for a wedding and more races coming up at the end of the summer. What kind of plans do you have for the summer months? Traveling much? What are some of your Hots and Highs?

Also a great big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to this little girl. She turned 1 year old today!

My Book Binge

Here is the list of books I have read this month. I am not quite an avid reader as probably some of you are but I have been reading 3 this past month and that is a big accomplishment for me.

Whistling in the Dark - Lesley Kagen

A nice summer story taken place in 1959 about 2 sisters living on their own because their mother is hospitalized and their stepfather is always at the bars. Plus there is a murderer and molester out on the loose. Enjoyable and an easy to read.

My Best Friend's Girl - Dorothy Koomson

One friend asks the other to look after her child when she finds out she is dying, but problems arise and lessons are learned.

Little Pink Slips - Sally Koslow

Basically a sequel to The Devil Wears Prada. I am still reading this one and I am on page 73.