Coffee Tree

Yummy coffee time at the Chan's!

Dim Sum Birthday Wishes

Today the Chan's treated me to a belated birthday lunch of Dim Sum! The summer was so busy and we never seemed to get the time to do it. A Happy Birthday shout out to Nicole whose actual birthday was today!

Waffle Eggs

D got up extra early to make himself a special breakfast all on his own. The bottom is one plain eggo, then a slice of tomato, scrambled eggs, topped with cheese slices.

Doctor Day

D had a doctor appointment downtown so we took some time after to chill at Starbucks and have lunch out!

Tasty!

Breakfast of champions! Also breakfast of Rex.

Stuffed Peppers with Rice

Thank you to Nicole for giving me this delicious idea!!! Kids loved it!

Upset Tummy

Halloween on the lake is really biting me in the ass. Or should I say, adding pounds to my ass. So much candy! Ugh!

Delicious!

Ribs are his favorite meal. Too bad he always needs a shower after I make them!

Table Top

Got to see the kids last night before they got picked up by the grandparents this morning. Lots of fun with Mice and Mystics was had, even thought Dorian had an upset tummy. I am going to miss them like crazy this week. Already crying. Geez.

Downtown Excursion Day!!!!

Erin teaching the kids how to cartwheel in the park.

Kids with Colonel By Statue. 

Coy lady with her cards.

Curly girl.

Am I a cow?

Pizza and waffles at the Loft.

Picnic at the locks with Erin.

Parliament light show.

Menchies!

Tired bus on the way home.

Today was a long day for me and the kids. We met Erin and walked to the locks where we watched the boats go back and forth and even went through the museum. Walked to Menchies (bet you can't guess which frozen yogurt is mine?!) and then let the kids run wild in the park until Erin had to work, which we followed her to! A fun evening of boardgames until it was time to head to the light show on Parliament Hill. The kids were barely sitting in the bus  heading home before they were out cold.

#38 In My Bag

In my DICE bag! Yesterday I officially ran my very first D&D campaign! It was also my kids and Lydia and Ellies first time playing! Alicia very graciously attended and helped Rowan with all the particulars with her character. And she kicked butt with her sorcerer! Dorian was a little more focused on loot than beating up the baddies but he did great too. Off screen is Nathaniel who hates pics but very generously helped me with my first time DMing. Thank you to everyone for showing up!!!!

#32 On My Plate

I bought these on a whim today when I thought of the kids coming home tonight! Can't wait for them to get a load of these bright yellow starfruits! Also, shout out to price matching!!!!

#30 Fav Food

As anyone who has ever eaten sushi with me knows, avocado is one of my most favorite foods. Something about it just makes me feel all warm and comforted. Also, it is delish!

#27 Morning

Starbucks homework date with Nicole! We both agree that the Starbucks in Orleans is the best Starbucks in Ottawa bar none: the longer you stay, the more free samples they give out!

#21 In A Row

Been holding on to the chocolate bar that Nicole gave me for Christmas and today I finally broke it open. Delicious!!!

Party Time!

Party at the Biggs! Except the Biggs weren't there. And by party I mean me, Lydia and Nathaniel flaked out all knitting watching Labyrinth chowing down on munchies....

Friends and Food

Today was my Christmas party and it went smashingly! Ezra and Jacob had a ton of fun playing with Dorian and Rowan and the adults had fun singing carols and chatting. April showed me the most awesome video of Cumberbatch kissing Reese Witherspoon that was just AWESOME and I got to listen to Jeff sing We Three Kings. There was a ton of food and everyone had a blast!

Ribs N Sauce

Dorian made ribs and his own bbq sauce. The sauce was a little runny but it was all delicious!

Remains of the Day

Family thanksgiving dinner accomplished! Time to make delicious turkey stock for delicious soups!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Last weekend the kids and I had a talk about the origins of Thanksgiving. About how the Europeans were starving and that the Native Americans stepped in and taught them about the land and the food and there was peace for a moment, a feast. Then it was over and the Europeans went back to wholesale slaughter of the original indigenous humans of North America. Also, turns out that explaining pox infested blankets is actually difficult.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!