Big Brother

I don't usually have a heart to heart with my brother (I save that for my sister) but even though I don't tell him everything, he always knows when I need a little boost.  This weekend they came over and he took us shopping at Eaton Centre and later treated us for dinner at Wah Sing. Growing up, I always remember my brother working whether it was at the corner video store or summer jobs at the CNE and every pay day he would take me out to eat or even buy me something I needed (shoes for school).  After all these years, I guess some things don't change and even though I am grown up and have my own job, I will still let my big brother treat me every now and again.

 

Thanks Mama Lee

We all helped in bringing everything up to the rooftop patio for this weeks' WND.  As we unravelled the table cloth, we found some food Diana was saving from last year.  It must be the secret ingredient to the delicious kalbi we had that evening.  As we eat, Gerwyn gave us a history lesson on Marco Polo and Columbus.  We were all impressed until the sangria wore off and we found the the true story thanks to Wiki.   The evening ended with a beautiful, red sunset.  You know what they say, "Red sky at night, sailor's delight".  

Thanks Mama Lee for the kalbi.  And Happy early Birthday Di!

Good Eats

Last night we took Stu to our favourite Chinese restaurant.  You guessed it, Wah Sing.  As usual, they left the ordering to us so we ordered the usual:  soft shell crab fried rice, cantonese chow mein, green beans, spicy squid, fillet of sole, and of course, lobster.  Everyone thought it would be too much food but it all disappeared an hour later.  Wah Sing is always a sure thing. 

Welcome Home

WND was held at Ev's but this time she had a little help from her fiance, Stuart.  He's back...but now he's back for good.  Norm is so excited now that he has another male join our WNDs.  He has definitely been through a lot of 'rubbish' talk about Sex In the City, Oprah, explicit details of our trips/experiences.  I think that's what makes him such a great husband!  And now that Stu has joined our group, I'm sure he will learn a thing or two from our girl talk.  Welcome home, Stu!

Happy Birthday Hayden

Normally little 4 year olds ask for toys on their birthdays but our little boy, Hayden, being the unique boy that he is, asked for ties and a bowler hat.  When he is misbehaving, instead of taking away his toys, his parents will take away his tie.  It all started when the whole family started playing Toontown where Cogs walk around in ties and suits making the neighbourhood gloomy and grey.  Your goal is to make them laugh using gags such as throwing a pie at their face or squirting them with water.  When asked why he wanted to be a Cog, his response was, "Because they are strong".  This is coming from a  little boy who barely cries because "boys don't cry".  Not too sure how long this will last but I'm sure next year, instead of running around looking for the latest and greatest toy, he will probably want a calculator or perhaps a bowling bag. I am so excited to watch our little boy grow.  Something tells me he is going to give us a ride of a lifetime.