birthday pictures!

So my bithday has come and gone, every year I get say thats its over and have to wait so long again, but this time I have something to look forward to, my parents and my sister are coming to windsor on thursday! Im so excited, I saved my birthday cake to have when they are here.

Here are some many pictures of the last week. Wednesday night, there were fireworks on the detroit river, they were said to be the biggest in North America, I found that hard to believe. After seeing them, I decided they were the longest, but not the best in quality. The fireworks at Epcot in Disney are much better! I was shocked to see so many people there, who knew there were that many people in Windsor! Here is a picture of the ambassador bridge with boats in the water.This is a shot of the GM building, there is also a tunnel you can take to get to detroit instead of the bridge, when you come out to the border, the building is right there.

For my birthday one of my gifts from Jon was a dinner and dancing and fireworks cruise on the detroit river, called the detroit princess. We did this Friday night.
It was very nice, but really long, it went until 1am, because it had to travel to Wyandotte michigan for the fireworks. The fireworks were great though, much better than wednesday nights! Hee is a view of Windsor from across the river.
The boat had 4 decks, each with a dining room and band/DJ. Even a DJ outside.
The food was very good too, I had low expectations because it was a buffet, but it turned out quite nice. Since Im in Windsor, I have been to a few work events/conferences, where there is no food for a vegetarian. I am not one, but I do not eat pork and ham, which seems to be quite popular here. Im sure it is quite popular in montreal too, but living in the jewish community I did not see it like I so here, which is EVERYWHERE! So anyways, I was happy to see lots of food that I ate, then again, it was detroit, not windsor. people at my work really like ham! To me, party sandwhiches mean tuna and egg, to them it is ham. (they also think my dads name is pronounced 'Berry', but it is Barry. And they think I wear 'ponts', instead of pants.

Jon had the waitress put a candle in my cake!
Jon got me this great birthday balloon, love it. and wrapped my presents in very nice wrapping!
My sister got this really cool thing at her shower, and I had showed it to Jon, Its called chop to pot, its a cutting board that you then squeeze the handle and the sides come up, making it easy to dump the stuff into a pot, without spilling. Anyways, jon got it for me!
and here I am calling my mom and sister to tell them!
On Saturday, my birthday, we went to a place called metro beach metropark in michigan. There was a beach, and a pool. Jon was in charge of packing a picnic. He did all the work! got all my favorites, uncluding a salami sandwhich on an onion roll.
for dessert, a cheesecake with candle, and raspberries and whip cream!
And of course, it was also mimis birthday, here she is flying with mr frog on the balloon!

im 24!

Happy birthday to me!
We just got off the detroit princess cruise, got back home to canada at 115am! too late for me. It was very nice, had a great time, and I will post pictures tomorrow!

Another strike and a Surprise

So today we found out that the LCBO (like SAQ) is going on strike. Add this to the 10 week strike that the whole city is on, crazy. I wanted to get some champagne for my birthday, so we went to pick up a few things. The place was packed! Everyone was there loading up carts, and the shelves were half empty!

Yesterday I made an appointment for a pedicure, I knew my mom was maybe going to get me a gift certificate for the spa here, and give it to me only when she comes next week. But I wanted my toes done for the dinner cruise Friday, and my birthday Saturday. So I went anyways, and when I got there, they said it was paid for, and a note saying happy birthday from mom and dad! What a nice surprise! Jon had let my mom know that I was going.
They had these very cool chairs, with the bubble bath attached. I never had one like that before.

Summer fun in Windsor

Lots of pictures today! The first batch are from last week, when we walked along the detroit river, and the rest from today, at Point Pelee.
Along the river, it is called the Odette Sculpture park, it is normally quite nice, although the grass hasnt been cut in over 2 months because the city of windsor is on strike!
Me, with Detroit int he background, it really is so close.



Point Pelee, the most southern part of Canada, its a national park. we drove 1 hour to get there, and we rented a canoe, and brought lunch in our cooler. I feel like I have this picture of Jon a 100 times! Up north at the country house, and canoeing at lake louise, so this adds to the collection.
It wasnt sunny while we were canoeing, but not as dark as the picture! There were lots of lilly pads around the edges, and then the water opened up.
I like this one!
This was the beach, we have been looking everywhere for good beach chairs, but no luck, so we had our towels. It was sooo hot! I am quite red now.
Where did Jon get those muscles?
I like this one too!

raining here in windsor

They are calling for severe thunder storms tonight. We were supposed to go to Point Pelee tomorrow, but we will go Sunday. Its the southern most part of Canada, and there is a place where you can rent canoes.
A few weeks ago at Costco I bought season one of One Tree Hill on DVD. I always told Jon how good it was, but he never watched, well now he loves it! We finished it quickly, and then watched the second season online. And then just a few days ago, jon gave me an early birthday present, season 3! So thats what we have been busy doing. :)

crazy 90 year olds!

NO, not my residents, this time its my grandparents. They decided to walk to the mall today from their apartment! grandma is almost 90, and grandpa is 93. He has a walker, and I dont even like when he walks from the kitchen to his bedroom! But all of a sudden, they decided to go to the mall. For me it would be about a 7 minute walk, so thats a pretty long distance! They bought a 12 inch subway, and each had a 1/4 for lunch, and then dinner. I guess I should be happy that if he can do this, then I can stop worrying he wont make it to my sisters wedding in August!

Sunday Jon and I walked to the detroit river, theres a really long walking path, and many park benches. We are looking for lawn chairs so we can take the sun there.

Im starting to get excited for my birthday, on the 27, we are going on a dinner and dancing cruise on the river, the boat is called the detroit princess. And also my parents and sister are coming 2 weeks from Thursday, Although my mom wont come if I dont clean my oven. Oh well!

Heres Grandpa!


he likes to do this!

No work this weekend!

How wonderful to wake up today and not have to go to work! On the other hand, Jon did. But that is a good thing, he has been looking for a job since he finished school. He got a job as a camp counselor at a day camp here in Windsor, and they pay pretty well. He also has two law related volunteer jobs. So today he had to go for CPR training. Its kind of funny that he will be working at camp again, and another camp from the one where we met, and I went for 15 years. But a job is a job. And Jon is the best staff they will ever have.

The other night we went out for sushi, to a small restaurant downtown. (downtown is one street sort of. I always find it funny when people here refer to the area as downtown, because im comparing it to Montreal). Anyways, we arrive, and sitting there is my friend Eva and her boyfriend . She is my trainer at the gym, and my Michigan shopping partner. We ate outside together, it was so hot and sunny. In this picture, it looks like we can be sitting at the corner of Guy and Ste. Catherine, with high rise buildings and bumper to bumper traffic. In reality, you can walk across the street no problem, and count the people at the bar accross the street. Another busy night in downtown Windsor! Anyways, the sushi here is phenomenol, they have a roll called the dragon, and it actually looks like one, they make horns with red peppers, and the tail is a shrimp tempura hanging out. Picture doesnt do it justice.

Thursday night we had our first dinner guest, Jons friend David from school. We prepared very nicely, but I did not use my napkin rings. I also came to the conclusion that I need to have a bridal shower, because I had no nice serving pieces. I must first get engaged. :)
Here is a layout of my parents and I at a fabulous restaurant in Florida, where they have the best Chilean Seabass.
p.s. I am so very excited for the New Moon movie to come out. (Twilight sequel) More on that another day. Only problem is that is comes out on Jons birthday, and he has already told me numerous times that he has no interest! oh oh

Its been a while! Lots of pictures

Hi All
Its been a few weeks since ive written. Since then, I have gone home to Montreal. I had a great time. First I had Jon's graduation from his McGill Masters. He looked soo handsome! Then we went out to dinner, his family and mine. The next day I went out to dinner with my sister and brother, we hadnt done that in a while. Sunday morning was my sisters bridal shower, it was really nice! We had about 40 people come, it was in our house. My sister was very happy, and she got the most amazing gifts. Bowls were very popular!

NO matter what , I dont think I will ever get over the Windsor airport. There is only one plane, so one flight at a time, the plane seats about 40 passengers, and yet there are 6 employees working the security, crazy.
Work is going well, Im still liking it a lot. These past few weeks since jon is done school is wonderful, what a change! I dont even remember what it was like. He is looking for a summer job now. He is doing 2 law related volunteer jobs also. Im very proud of him.
:) Here is sam and I with our new tshirt, maid of honor and Bride.

Bride, grandmother of the bride, and sister of the bride
Toilet paper bride...
My friends! Who I dont get to see often!
And lastly, the bride cake that I made, it was a big hit!