Anna the sling lover

Thanks for the fun (and slightly chaotic) visit!

The champion of Catan

I had a great time with Johnn, Alana and Jason playing Settlers of Catan this weekend. Hopefully we will get more games in over the winter.

Happy Birthday Auntie Melanie

Thanks for sharing your birthday brunch with us!

New toys

My Monkey

Farewell Dinner

Chris and crew are off to Southeast Asia for the next month. To read about their adventures, check out their blog.

Guitar Hero, I've missed you...

I haven't had much time to be playing video games, but we got a session in this weekend. We have the wii for a month, so I may be a Mario Party 8 superstar by the time we have to give it back. I got to watch the family play Rockband, but I'm not convinced yet that it is better than Guitar Hero (especially after having to listen to certain people sing). Only practice will tell...

Meeting Matthew

Anna got to hang out with someone her own age today, Matthew. They happily ignored each other, but they had a good time anyways, especially Anna, who got to play with Matthew's toys.

Auntie Lori and the kids (all three!)

Matthew and Anna hanging out

Matthew (check out his blog)

Visiting with Uncle Kevin, Auntie Lori and Mini-Meyer

Kevin and Lori are visiting from Vietnam right now. Anna has been enjoying the constant attention. Just wait until her cousin arrives and she isn't the main attraction anymore...

Holiday Monday

We got some family time in yesterday, the last day of Jeff's holiday. We first went for a late breakfast (2pm) at New York Bagel Cafe, which was yummy - I shouldn't have been surprised, but the cheese bagel I had was the best I have ever had. We then took the street car over the Highlevel Bridge to Jasper Avenue and then walked around downtown and the Legislature grounds. It was decently warm out, but you can feel the fall coming in the wind (I needed a jacket in the shade). The streetcar was fun, we could see some of the trees in the River Valley turning yellow already. Then we walked along Whyte after our return trip. Overall, a great way to spend a nice day, and a relaxing way to end the holiday.

Anna smiling at the birthday party yesterday. Man, my kid is adorable!

Happy 3rd Birthday Jasmine

Jasper Camping

The family got away from the city and joined our friends at the Whirlpool campsite in Jasper. We did a lot of relaxing and made one excursion up Whistler's Mountain.

Anna in the morning after a warm night's sleep, when we learned that she needs her own thermarest because she squirms so much.

Anna in her warmest outfit.

Hanging out in the tent.

Anna playing with her favorite toy of the trip - the flashlight hanging from the top of the tent.

Mom doing what she did for most of the trip - feeding Anna.

Packing up (we brought WAY too much stuff).

Getting ready to go - too bad she didn't sleep once the car was actually moving!

Anime!

We got out to one Fringe play - one that we couldn't miss because Emilio was in it - Anime. I really enjoyed it. I don't see a lot of plays, but this made me want to get out and see more. The combination of live drummers, DJ and use of the space made it unique and definitely entertaining. Congrats to Emilio on a job well done, your versatility in your first play was inspiring! Click on the title to see more pictures.



And special thanks to Momo and Melanie for hanging with Anna while we went.

Dragon Boat Races

We got out to see some of Auntie Melanie's dragon boat races:



Congratulations Melanie, you definitely worked hard!