this weekend was packed. one of those, looking at the clock to get there in time, then home in time, then to the train in time, and then to the game in time, then home in time.... kinda weekends. but, that also means getting time (LOTS OF TIME) with friends and family.
saturday: woke up fairly early, and headed straight to the mall for some last minute things - like food, gifts, wrapping, and decorations. then, picked up my friend dave, and after waiting at home for my other friend art, the four of us ventured to mississauga for our holiday party. we had secret santa, and a giant spaghetti feast. we had the game operation, and some festive drinks. we had our little nephew, and the niece still in the belly. sing-a-longs and elf late night movie watchings. dance parties and candy sticks. as usual, it was a fantastic party.
sunday: woke up with everyone else, and had a huge breakfast together. then, after some more chatting, video games, and lounging, we headed back to toronto - with a stop at mcdonalds along the way. i dropped dave off, and art ventured out, and i made sure to fit a nap in. then, jeff and i drove downtown where he hopped on the GO train, and i met my parents and sister for the grey cup... which was fantastic. football, music, beer, new friends. and toronto won.
little bitties for some girlies; the lineup; gift exchange; everything's more fun, when you watch a 1 year old do it; labels; the spread (candy all night long); cars operation. yes. i know; just a convo with the little girl on priorities in life; breakfast for a crew; the crowd at the tail gate party for the grey cup; opening with some canadiana; the beibs; the end of the game... toronto FTW.
friday: was a late night at work, and a late night picking up jeff. we grabbed some vietnamese, watched dexter, and i made jewelry for my good friend jhyve, for his video shoot the next day. it was also an early to bed kind of night. exhausted by midnight.saturday: woke up fairly early, and headed straight to the mall for some last minute things - like food, gifts, wrapping, and decorations. then, picked up my friend dave, and after waiting at home for my other friend art, the four of us ventured to mississauga for our holiday party. we had secret santa, and a giant spaghetti feast. we had the game operation, and some festive drinks. we had our little nephew, and the niece still in the belly. sing-a-longs and elf late night movie watchings. dance parties and candy sticks. as usual, it was a fantastic party.
sunday: woke up with everyone else, and had a huge breakfast together. then, after some more chatting, video games, and lounging, we headed back to toronto - with a stop at mcdonalds along the way. i dropped dave off, and art ventured out, and i made sure to fit a nap in. then, jeff and i drove downtown where he hopped on the GO train, and i met my parents and sister for the grey cup... which was fantastic. football, music, beer, new friends. and toronto won.
great weekend... exhausted from fun.
hope everyone had a great one!