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kits beach
June 30, 2013 – 10:39 pm
after a week of rain, the sun finally came out. we spent the afternoon at kits beach, along with half the city it seemed. playground with a view. we ended up bumping into some friends, and spent the rest of the time digging in the sand. helping uncle jacob with the sandcastle.
pizza party
June 28, 2013 – 10:04 pm
i celebrated my middle-agedness with family and friends at pizzeria barbarella. we ate five pizza pies. then home for birthday candles, cake and cupcakes. R was quite delighted that it was mommy’s birthday!
father’s day festivities
June 17, 2013 – 2:42 am
after church on this special sunday, we went to our favourite fish n’ chips place on granville island for lunch. there’s always a line up and wait, but it’s worth it! for dinner, we had a family bbq in the backyard, complete with a strawberry shortcake dessert. too much food! happy father’s day!!
a dinner fit for a diva
June 9, 2013 – 1:20 am
one of the perks of being back in vancouver is … free and plentiful babysitting! we went on a double-date with our dear friends waymen and lynna, to “diva at the met” for some fine dining. the food was wonderful as expected and really interesting with its persian twist. the pre-meal “snack”. can’t exactly recall read more
green onion pancakes
June 3, 2013 – 2:44 am
we’ve missed grandma’s cooking… in particular her delicious chinese green onion pancakes! helping. frying. eating.
community campfire
June 1, 2013 – 2:40 am
before heading to vancouver for our summer visit, we spent time with our church community group fellowshipping over food and then a campfire set up right in the driveway. roasted marshmallows for dessert!
child’s play
April 18, 2013 – 11:23 pm
playing with playgroup friends on the first hot day of the season: playground, picnic and bubbles! playgroup visit to the museum of life & science in durham. tons of stuff to see and do, including a little farmyard.
easter playgroup party
March 30, 2013 – 11:11 pm
we are part of a great playgroup with friends from church. this week, a few of my friends organized an easter extravaganza for the kids. first things first…snacks. we brought jello! dying easter eggs. next was crafts where everybody got to decorate a little easter basket. and then time for the egghunt! she did pretty read more
quality playtime
March 24, 2013 – 11:06 pm
forgive the paparazzi post. we spent this sunny afternoon at a nearby playground with ee ee. every time she will beg to go on the swing… only to declare that she is “done” after 20 seconds. every time. on her way to the big slide. bye byeeeeeeeeee! cheeky. thanks for visiting!