On Friday night we went over to Calla's house to baby-sit her. By baby-sit what I mean is that she slept the entire time and we hung out.
On Saturday, we rented a car to go to a party in Oakville. Since we had the car for the day, we went to St Jacob's market, and then to the grocery store.
The party was hosted by a child-hood friend of Leah's. There were roughly two shifts - the parents who had to split early to go and relieve baby-sitters, and the kids who showed up late. We stayed for a bit of both shifts before returning back to Toronto.
On Sunday morning I took the car back. Afterwards we had a church meeting, and then went to church in the evening.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
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Friday night we went to Justin's Karaoke Extravaganza birthday party. On the way there we went to Baskin Robbins. The karaoke place above Clintons is gross, and it felt a little bit like Bill Murray should be there.
On Saturday I went to Saving Gigi for a coffee in the morning. I stopped by Long and Mcquade on the way home, which is always a bit of a zoo on the weekend. At home, I varnished the front door, and then did the laundry. That evening, we went to D&J's for a feast dinner. We also watched Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.
On Sunday I finished the rest of the door, and put it all back together. It only took me about 6 months! We also ended up going to the Santa Claus parade, which was weird. Robby & Tirza were at church, back from their 2+ months of travel adventures. We went to an oddly sketchy pub afterwards with them, the Royals, and the McGhees. It was great to see them.
On Saturday I went to Saving Gigi for a coffee in the morning. I stopped by Long and Mcquade on the way home, which is always a bit of a zoo on the weekend. At home, I varnished the front door, and then did the laundry. That evening, we went to D&J's for a feast dinner. We also watched Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.
On Sunday I finished the rest of the door, and put it all back together. It only took me about 6 months! We also ended up going to the Santa Claus parade, which was weird. Robby & Tirza were at church, back from their 2+ months of travel adventures. We went to an oddly sketchy pub afterwards with them, the Royals, and the McGhees. It was great to see them.
Monday, November 09, 2009
weekend
On Friday night we went to the Drake. Josh Lyon is in a band called the Gertrudes, and they were in town to play some music. Also, Lake of Stew opened for them, and were crazy and fun.
On Saturday, I finished stripping and sanding the front door. All that is left now is to seal it, and it is looking pretty good. We also went to look at a potential apartment, although it is available for December, which is too soon for us.
On Sunday, we went to Sam James Coffee Shop. After church we stopped by D&J's place to check out their chameleon's new giant cage. We also enjoyed delicious apple crisp.
On Saturday, I finished stripping and sanding the front door. All that is left now is to seal it, and it is looking pretty good. We also went to look at a potential apartment, although it is available for December, which is too soon for us.
On Sunday, we went to Sam James Coffee Shop. After church we stopped by D&J's place to check out their chameleon's new giant cage. We also enjoyed delicious apple crisp.
Monday, November 02, 2009
weekend
On Friday we invited people over to carve pumpkins. Not many people actually brought pumpkins. The best part was that Calla Joy came to visit.
On Saturday Leah and I went on a crazed shopping spree. By this I mean that we went to the Bay (we are getting old) and bought me a winter coat. It is heavy, and stuffed with feathers from various birds. We also bought some work boots, which was more annoying, since I don't want work boots but need them for work.
That night I spent too little time updating dad's website. I think I find web design frustrating because I only ever do it on lunch breaks and in twenty minute spurts... I never do a good real job. Also, I sat outside waiting for trick-or-treaters, but none came. Actually, according to the upstairs neighbours, ONE eventually came, after we had given up and gone inside. Now we have to eat 150 chocolate bars.
On Sunday I went to help Brad paint his new apartment. Leah went to Mado's birthday party. She is one.
After church we went to Sorauren Park and looked at thousands of carved pumpkins with the Woods.
On Saturday Leah and I went on a crazed shopping spree. By this I mean that we went to the Bay (we are getting old) and bought me a winter coat. It is heavy, and stuffed with feathers from various birds. We also bought some work boots, which was more annoying, since I don't want work boots but need them for work.
That night I spent too little time updating dad's website. I think I find web design frustrating because I only ever do it on lunch breaks and in twenty minute spurts... I never do a good real job. Also, I sat outside waiting for trick-or-treaters, but none came. Actually, according to the upstairs neighbours, ONE eventually came, after we had given up and gone inside. Now we have to eat 150 chocolate bars.
On Sunday I went to help Brad paint his new apartment. Leah went to Mado's birthday party. She is one.
After church we went to Sorauren Park and looked at thousands of carved pumpkins with the Woods.
Monday, October 26, 2009
weekend
Saturday - Leah went to a flute master class and I went to get a haircut. That afternoon we cut the legs of our bed down to a normal length. Then we went to the Eaton Centre to look at winter coats, but all the stores were closed because we're not the smartest. That night we watched Blue. I had actually never seen it before. In case you haven't heard, it is good.
Sunday - we went to the Common. It seemed more rammed than usual, if that is possible. The kid in line in front of us had a brontosaurus, and a Peewee Herman toy that he called Michael Jackson. We went to the grocery store afterwards. Before church I fired up a crockpot of chilli. After church we went to the Music Gallery - Leah's teacher was playing. Leah stayed (students=$5) and I went home (normal people=$25).
Sunday - we went to the Common. It seemed more rammed than usual, if that is possible. The kid in line in front of us had a brontosaurus, and a Peewee Herman toy that he called Michael Jackson. We went to the grocery store afterwards. Before church I fired up a crockpot of chilli. After church we went to the Music Gallery - Leah's teacher was playing. Leah stayed (students=$5) and I went home (normal people=$25).
Monday, October 19, 2009
weekend
let's see...
Friday night we went to see Cuff the Duke. The opening bands were ok, but not super awesome, despite Frodo and his friends' finest efforts. Cuff the Duke are refreshingly straight-forward, and seem to just enjoy playing music. There was a pretty hilarious guest appearance by Greg Keelor, who produced the Duke's new album. They played a couple of (apparently unrehearsed) songs together, and there were a couple of botched chords and lyrics. All in all it was fun.
Saturday - we went to the Common... that place is always rammed and always playing good music... and then we stopped by No Frills. That evening we went out for dinner with D&J.
On Sunday, Leah went to a flute lesson with a famous guy - which went well. I did the laundry and threw together a crock-pot-o-chili. Afterwards I went to Winners to see if I could find a decent winter coat. Apparently they only have clothing for Large to Xtra Large people, so no dice. Church was pretty good...
The end.
Friday night we went to see Cuff the Duke. The opening bands were ok, but not super awesome, despite Frodo and his friends' finest efforts. Cuff the Duke are refreshingly straight-forward, and seem to just enjoy playing music. There was a pretty hilarious guest appearance by Greg Keelor, who produced the Duke's new album. They played a couple of (apparently unrehearsed) songs together, and there were a couple of botched chords and lyrics. All in all it was fun.
Saturday - we went to the Common... that place is always rammed and always playing good music... and then we stopped by No Frills. That evening we went out for dinner with D&J.
On Sunday, Leah went to a flute lesson with a famous guy - which went well. I did the laundry and threw together a crock-pot-o-chili. Afterwards I went to Winners to see if I could find a decent winter coat. Apparently they only have clothing for Large to Xtra Large people, so no dice. Church was pretty good...
The end.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Give Thanks
On Friday night we went over to D&J's house. J fed us delicious food, and we watched Synecdoche New York. I don't even know what synecdoche means, and that pretty much sets the tone for the whole movie. I really liked it though (even if nobody else did!)
On Saturday we went to look at an apartment. We aren't really moving, but we decided this place was worth seeing. It is in Kensington, in the house right beside the one Leah lived in when she first moved here 10 years ago. The bedroom was pretty nice, and the kitchen was ok, but the living room was sort of... small. Actually there wasn't a living room.
On the way to Kensington, I noticed that District 9 was playing at the Royal. After dinner I biked there (I told Leah that it involved aliens and not to bother watching it...) Turns out it was pretty fun... the plot was sort of far-fetched (yeah, I know, it's about aliens... but still), the visual style was pretty cool and unexpectedly gross, and the humour struck me as fairly south african, somehow. I found myself laughing at stuff that apparantly wasn't that funny to the other (10 or so) people in the theatre.
On Sunday we went to the Common, and to No Frills. After church we went to Nirvana with Tim and Kate, which was fun. And on Monday, I baked one million pies while Leah worked on a paper. That evening we went to the Woods for a Thanksgiving dinner...
In other news, have you seen this man...
On Saturday we went to look at an apartment. We aren't really moving, but we decided this place was worth seeing. It is in Kensington, in the house right beside the one Leah lived in when she first moved here 10 years ago. The bedroom was pretty nice, and the kitchen was ok, but the living room was sort of... small. Actually there wasn't a living room.
On the way to Kensington, I noticed that District 9 was playing at the Royal. After dinner I biked there (I told Leah that it involved aliens and not to bother watching it...) Turns out it was pretty fun... the plot was sort of far-fetched (yeah, I know, it's about aliens... but still), the visual style was pretty cool and unexpectedly gross, and the humour struck me as fairly south african, somehow. I found myself laughing at stuff that apparantly wasn't that funny to the other (10 or so) people in the theatre.
On Sunday we went to the Common, and to No Frills. After church we went to Nirvana with Tim and Kate, which was fun. And on Monday, I baked one million pies while Leah worked on a paper. That evening we went to the Woods for a Thanksgiving dinner...
In other news, have you seen this man...
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