Clearly the Internet and my two blogs have taken a backseat to this latest explosion of life. There is just always something going on.
This labour day weekend was not really relaxing at all. It was fun, but it seemed like everything I had planned to get done was push aside by the other things that were going on. Here is the break down.
Friday night we made the effort to check out the PNE before the end of its 100th year. We headed down there with the Parental Units, later meeting up with Dario & Kelly, and Ryan & Elise. We attempted to get some food, but no matter how many food booths there are, there is still going to be a mile long line up at each when trying to buy dinner at 6pm. We were in a bit of a rush as we wanted to partake in the annual Super Dog watching that we do, so options were limited. Overprices burgers and chicken strips it was!
After getting our food we made a mad dash to the Super Dogs show where we found seats, scarfed down food, and watched Pups run around. This year they actually had a Beagle, which shocked Chad and I, because in all of our research we know that Beagles are super hard to train off leash since they just follow there nose where ever it goes. It was the cutest thing EVER. I even went up at the end of the night and played with the Beagle. I sooooo need to get one!
After the Super Dogs we stopped by the booth where the Old Man makes all those wooden signs. We contemplated getting one made for the cabin we are planning to build in ten years. Good times dreaming! We have to come up with a good cabin name and then maybe we will get the sign. The parents split with us at that point, and we moved on to the Farm – my favorite part.
There was a baby calf who has been born at 8:15 that morning, some giant horses trying to jump out of their pen (that was kind of scary), bunnies, and pigs andeverything. I was in heaven. There was even this giant garden display that I was obsessed with. I so need a yard and a garden. The Mushroom hut was also insane. Post Farm we scarfed down Corn Dogs. First ever and damn were they tasty! Dario had two…shocking! Haha.
After the PNE we headed over to the Cactus Club for drinks were we proceeded to display the entire contents of our wallets out on the table to figure out who had the most ‘Junk’. I think Kelly one that one, but I was a close second. It’s funny because everything in my wallet has a purpose, to me, but everyone else thought it was junk.
The only sad part about Friday was that I took ZERO pictures. I know, bad.
Saturday I woke up early-ish for a Spa appointment. Oh la la. I partook in my first every facial from Eccotique Spa in Metrotown. It was amazing, and my ‘service provider’ Maria, who was from Peru, was the cutest thing ever. I loved her and will definitely be going back. I’ve only ever gone to Eccotique Spa for waxings and have never done any ‘pampering’ so it was super nice to treat myself. The only not so amazing part of the facial was when they do the ‘extractions’ – they open up your pores and remove all your blackheads. Kind of feels like someone is grating your face. Super painful, but you notice the difference after which is what I wanted. My face feels amazing now so I am happy!
After the spa I was so relaxed that I couldn’t bring myself to do anything, so I did nothing.
Saturday night we headed over to my parents for the final ITALY meeting. Chad and I put together a binder with all our documents that we will need, lots of maps, and daily plans. Our trip is basically half planned, half not, but we do have an idea of what we would like to do every day. I can’t believe how close we are to leaving!
Sunday morning we were called bright and early by my Mother to inform us that the grapes were ready for wine making season. Because we will be away for prime wine making, we have to do it before we leave, so everyone is in a panic to get’r done. And of course, you can’t do anything until you get the grapes! So, Sunday plans were thrown out the window and we set out to buy and transport grapes, have lunch, take a family trip to Walmart (srsly, who does that) then rush home to get change so we could make our dinner invite in time.
Dinner at my brothers Godparents with my Mom & Dad and Uncle & Aunt was good times. It’s been forever since we’ve been out there, and Chad has actually never been to their house before so that was fun. After dinner we headed out to Ryan & Elises where we snuggled under afghans (Elise & I) and chatted the night away. Since we stayed there till well past midnight, Chad and I were for a celebratory McDonalds cheeseburger to celebrate our 2nd anniversary!
Monday was spent with more wine. Wine, and cleaning, and tyring to be lazy, and getting ready for our anniversary dinner. We were given a gift certificate to Joey’s so we thought we might as well use it for the Anniversary. We went downtown to Joey Bentall One. It was unfortunate that it was so rainy and gross out, because the people watching would have been fun. We spend 2 1/2 hours there, drinking and eating and chatting. Classic Chad & Danielle. We watched every table come and go. Kinda weird, but we don’t care. There is no point in rushing anywhere. Year two is the year of cotton, but we didn’t exchange any gifts. I think Italy in itself is quite the gift so we were happy to skip it.
We were totally drained by the time we got home. So much stuff going on, and still so much to do. It’s fun when you are busy and always have something to entertain you, but it does take a lot out of you.
Onto more things this week! And maybe some pictures!?
