Another weekend came and went

Yesterday I went shopping for Cs baby shower that was later in the day. I found some nice
books and some onesies for the little girl and a really cute card. I came home, wrapped the gifts and then left again to pick up L as we were carpooling to the Frew where the shower was being held. It was a busy shower. They had 3 tables with chairs set up in the basement. I think there were about 20 people there and there were a lot of games, including a singing game. Not really my thing, the things you do for your friends. In total I think we played about 6 games... There was lots of food and C seemed happy.
Today A and I slept in. I did some excersise, which after having been sick for a week was difficult to do, but I did my best, and I can really feel my muscles tonight. We got the house ready for company as A was going to show M and J their wedding pics.
Another thing we got accomplished was getting rid of our old couch and chair. I posted them on kijiji and used ottawa, and we had people inquiring after them within 3 hours. By the sounds of things, they will be out of our garage around lunch time tomorrow, so we can finally park the car in the garage again, just in time before the cold hits. I love freecycling :) I have never actually posted anything before, and it is very exciting and encouraging that we got rid of the furniture this quickly. I am already thinking about other things I might be able to post on there...
In the end, M and J were not able to make it over, instead we had mom and dad and their friend J over for a nice sunday night dinner. We had a pork roast, roast potatoes, carrots and a caeser salad. Yum!! We had a nice time, chit chatted and looked at our trip pictures. J gave us some lovely handsoap as a hostess gift, very sweet and thoughtful of her, and now it is now, time to go to bed, night night.

Last weekend was amazing. A and I spent pretty much every minute together and it was wonderful.
Friday night we celebrated two birthdays, for L and J at K and Js house. It was fun, A had made pizza dough for a `make your own little pizza` party, he had made a cake and we blew up some balloons. It was a good time and it was fun to cuddle with the two little men that have enriched our friend circle.
Saturday A first took me out for breakfast than took me out shopping, I usually really dont enjoy shopping, but it was fun shopping with him. I know he will tell me honestly if something looks good or not. Plus he spoils me rotten ;) I got home with two pairs of shoes, a nice new fall winter coat, pants and a skirt, it was great. We also researched a new laptop for him.
Sunday we did some tidying and cleaning, I read like I was planning to do, and A took me for dinner and a movie. We went to see the Love Happens. It wasnt what i had expected, it was nice though.
The rest of this week I have mostly spent in bed with a stomach flu and now it is now. Feeling better than earlier this week I should be fine by the time the weekend comes around.

Congratulations K and J with Baby J

I cant believe a full week came and went already. Something exciting did end up happening on 09-09-09, as it was the day we found out K and J had become parents of a beautiful little baby J. Congrats to both of you! Baby J had been born the day before and both mom, and son were healthy and happy to get home.
What else happened? Well the allergy test happened. I had to sit in a chair while the assistant dropped serum on my arms, then scratch my skin. I sat back to wait and see if anything would happen, (ie whether I would get bumps on my arm) and it did. Turns out I am allergic to a whole bunch of different things including pollen, moulds, and unfortunately our little kitty. So eventually I am going to have to sit down and decide what I am going to do with all if this information. At this point I am hovering on the denial page.
Thursday we got pedicures done in lieu of the wedding, they were extremely nice and relaxing, just what I needed after my stress of the afternoon.
Friday was fairly uneventful, I spent a lot of time in the car, there was a detour, but in the end we all made it to M and J’s house for the ‘rehearsal’ dinner.
The wedding was interesting. I wont say too too much about it, there where the usual M and J hick-ups that happen whenever there is an event with them, but overall they were extremely lucky with their day. They has great weather, it was sunny and nice, the ceremony was short, sweet and intimate, the reception was a success, and A got some nice pictures of everyone. They seemed happy.
This week I started my new job. It has been fine, the division I am with right now is pretty small, and so I will have lots more time for other work, including doing research and policy work for the group, which I am very excited about. So far I think things are going well. I am on a one month trial, so today is week 1 complete, I think I got a passing mark. I will keep you updated on that.
Also, A and I got to meet Baby J on Monday evening. My goodness, what a cutie! He looks a lot like K at first sight, but when you look closer, you do see a lot of J in him as well. Very fun to see close friends so happy, and interesting to see them as something more than the people you knew them as, parents.
Next week is a day retreat from work. I am not looking forward to playing stupid icebreaker games.. gaawddd. I will keep you posted on how that went.
I started reading the twilight series, and despite of my expected boredom, I am totally hooked. K lent me the books Monday night. I cracked open the book on Tuesday night after my French class, (9:30pm) and today I am sleepy and already well into the second book. I brought it to work today so I could read on my lunch break, but I ended up going for lunch with a friend from work. I am itching to get my hands on the book to find out what else is going to be happening. Needless to say I have not planned a whole lot of weekend activities, I for see myself reading books in the fresh air… weekend here I come!

Cool date

Today is a cool day. Oh and why you say, is it a cool day today, well the reason is, because I am a nerd and it is 09-09-09 today. That is why. It feels like something exciting should be happening, but so far it has been a pretty blah day. I feel tired and mostly grumpy due to lots of little things that added up to me being quite grumpy actually.
We had a nice long weekend, mine in fact was 6 days long, which is almost a holiday, as I was sick last wednesday, thursday, friday. Saturday we went to the dentist (no cavities, hurray!), decided on a and purchased the gift for M and J's wedding, I dropped A of at L and S's to do some drywalling, held cute little R for a while and then went shopping for an outfit for the wedding. Found said outfit in the last possible store, but am very happy with it. It is funky, and seen as though I am terrible at explaining clothes, I am not going to bother trying. Picked up A from S&L&R's house, went home, went for dinner at mom and dads, saw M and J and gave them their gift early. They liked it I think.
Sunday was La Ronde day with B and J. We had a wonderful time, and didnt get home until after 1:00pm. Monday was a cleaning day. lots of laundry and window washing was done and the house now looks much brighter. This week is going to be shrot and sweet.
Tomorrow I have the afternoon of as I am finally going for my allergy testing. I am a little nervous about it, not for the actual testing, more because I really want them to find out if something is wrong or not. Friday I get to pick up Poppa for the wedding spectacular on saturday. It should be interesting.