5.3.05 towards kitchen

vew towards kitchen (mom, dad and sarah)

5.3.05 towards kitchen Originally uploaded by architect.

5.3.05 master bedroom

partial view of the master bedroom

5.3.05 master bedroom Originally uploaded by architect.

monkey

Hello- sorry for the long lag between posts. My parents were here for a week (after a week in ottawa) and the weather was great - here is a photo from a park in Westmount. Ann and I went to a Mauritanian restaurant around the corner for her birthday, while my parents babysat. Then we headed home for some cake (courtesy of Mark) and other treats with the usual suspects. The OSM is now on strike, so luckily more work has come my way (via Ottawa)- just in time! Hopefully the strike will be resolved favourably and hopefully it doesn't drag out forever. News/photos regarding Ahuntsic to follow soon!

monkey Originally uploaded by architect.

Loser

Ken's hot tip:
Don't rub your eyes after crushing dried chilies with your fingers.
Ouch.

swinger

Finally! The swings are up for the spring. LL laughs hysterically when he's in there.

swinger Originally uploaded by architect.

byebye

LL's babysitter is going back to TO for the summer. Here's a shot of the long goodbye. Have a great summer PK!

byebye Originally uploaded by architect.

LL to lead team FORMWORK

LL Tsai has been named captain of Team Formworks' waterpolo team. "It's always an honour to wear the 'C' and to represent my country" says Tsai. LL brings 15 months of leadership, skill and experience to the team and is well respected by his rubber fish.

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Gazoo

Coincidence? (check out friend and family links on the sidebar)

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STC1

Formwork introduces it's new Globe and Mail-sponsored contest: "Spot the Chows" Contest creative inspiration from "Where's Waldo?" and Forrest Gump.

STC1 Originally uploaded by architect.

STC2

part 2 of our contest.

STC2 Originally uploaded by architect.

crawl

LL's crawling days are numbered, so catch it while you can.

crawl Originally uploaded by architect.

brush

tooth count: 8 front inscisors - in 3 molars- almost in

brush Originally uploaded by architect.

4.13.05 exterior

Yesterday morning I went out to Boucherville to check out the house and to make an IKEA run (as I arrange my home office). The brick and exterior insulation is being installed. For cost reduction measures, the amount of brick had to be reduced from original drawings. The painting appears to be 95 percent complete, and most of the bathroom fixtures and accessories are in. All of the colours and finishes were chosen by the client, with the construction manager purchasing items at a discounted rate. The end appears to be approaching (2- 3 weeks remaining).

4.13.05 exterior Originally uploaded by architect.

4.13.05 towards living room

view from kitchen towards living area

4.13.05 towards living room Originally uploaded by architect.

4.13.05 towards kitchen

view from living area towards kitchen

4.13.05 towards kitchen Originally uploaded by architect.

4.13.05 kid's room

view from hallway towards one of the kids' bedroom.

4.13.05 kid's room Originally uploaded by architect.

4.13.05 kids' bath

updated view of upstairs kids' bathroom

4.13.05 kids' bath Originally uploaded by architect.

4.13.05 powder room

view of main floor powder room (taken from living area)

4.13.05 powder room Originally uploaded by architect.

It's alive

It now walks upright.

it's alive Originally uploaded by architect.

yum

The curious yet effective eating technique of a 15 month old cheesetarian.

yum Originally uploaded by architect.

4.3.05 from kitchen

Finally had a chance to get back out to Boucherville for some recent photos of the house. Had a babysitter take care of LL for the afternoon, so Ann and I took a peek then enjoyed a few of our traditional IKEA hotdogs afterwards.

4.3.05 from kitchen Originally uploaded by architect.

4.3.05 den

Inside the den looking across the street

4.3.05 den Originally uploaded by architect.

4.3.05 kitchen

View of the kitchen millwork

4.3.05 kitchen Originally uploaded by architect.

4.3.05 master bath

Photo of the master bedroom ensuite

4.3.05 master bath Originally uploaded by architect.

4.3.05 kids bath

Photo of the upstairs kid's bathroom

4.3.05 kids bath Originally uploaded by architect.

squishy cheeks

Gave the cheeky monkey a haircut (or at least as much as i could) for the first time....i think grandma will have to come finish the job

squishy cheeks Originally uploaded by architect.

cousins

Photo of the cousins on Good Friday in Montreal

cousins Originally uploaded by architect.

Long time no post

Hello everyone:

No I haven't given up on the blog just yet. I've just been too busy the last few weeks to take or post any photos. Working towards a deadline for the end of the month so I'm hoping to get to the house to take some recent photos. Maureen et al were here for a day visit on Good Friday and Ann's parents are coming next week sometime. Check back in a few days!

harharhardeeharharhar

LL has a cold, but is in generally good spirits during the day. Here he is during a lunch feeding at Maureen's (Ottawa)

harharhardeeharharhar Originally uploaded by architect.

Sera and LL

Dropped in on Rich, Anna and Serafina then went for a little walk on the canal before tasting some of Anna's homebaking.

Sera and LL Originally uploaded by architect.

Nicole, meet LL

Grant Michelle and Nicole stayed over for a visit from Ottawa. I think 20 years from now, Nicole and LL will get a kick looking back at this photo.

meet LL Originally uploaded by architect.

2-27-05 towards kitchen

On Sunday, my friend Grant and I went out for the weekly site visit. The drywall has all been screwed in place and awaiting tape and mud. Here is the view towards the kitchen area.

2-27-05 towards kitchen Originally uploaded by architect.

2-27-05 towards living room

view from kitchen back towards main living area

2-27-05 towards living room Originally uploaded by architect.

2-27-05 stair

view of stairway from kitchen

2-27-05 stair Originally uploaded by architect.

2-27-05 upper sitting area

Upstairs sitting area- looking from master bedroom

2-27-05 upper sitting area Originally uploaded by architect.

Huggy Bear

Little mano a mamma time. LL is starting to look like cousin It.

Huggy Bear Originally uploaded by architect.

progress plan

Ok- back onto our own renovations. This is where I last left off and is the plan currently being studied (February 23/05). Our budget is going to be extremely limited so I think we'll have to draw up two plans. A) A plan where we just patch up drywall and mouldings or B) where we start moving some partitions around. We may decide to divert more of our renovation funds to updating our kitchen.

progress plan Originally uploaded by architect.

progress living room

Ignore the colours for now (it's just easier to build a model with colours that are easier to see on screen). The proposed change is to square off LL's room to make it more usable and to let more light into the main living area. The closets have been relocated above the existing stairway to make more use of that wasted (unused) space.

progress living room Originally uploaded by architect.

progress bedroom

The proposed change to this room is moving the existing entry doors and combining the existing back to back closets into a single walk-in closet.

progress bedroom Originally uploaded by architect.

Fujino/Lapointe

The following are some of the latest photos from a site visit on February 20, 2005.

upper sitting area

February 20 site visit: a view to the sitting area, adjacent master bedroom.

upper sitting area Originally uploaded by architect.

fireplace

Living room fireplace has been installed

fireplace Originally uploaded by architect.

family photo

a little family fun trying to get three people to look at a camera all at once

family photo Originally uploaded by architect.

gongxifacai

chinese new year's dinner at our place- we put LL to bed and had a late night 10 course meal

gongxifacai Originally uploaded by architect.

dodo

a little nap on daddy's lap

dodo Originally uploaded by architect.

12-2-05 electrical

electrical is being installed, mechanical is in but needs re-routing in a couple spots

12-2-05 electrical Originally uploaded by architect.

2-12-05 fixtures

bathroom fixtures are being installed

2-12-05 fixtures Originally uploaded by architect.

alphabet soup

Pat, I'll take a "W"..... Hey I thought this was a family show!

alphabet soup Originally uploaded by architect.

laundry

LL is completely fascinated by the running washing machine. Managed to feed him his entire dinner in record time while he sat there in awe of the spin cycle.

laundry Originally uploaded by architect.

2-6-05 front

updated front view. windows are in and just awaiting the doors.

2-6-05 front Originally uploaded by architect.

2-6-05 SOUTH CORNER

drive way view

2-6-05OUTH CORNER Originally uploaded by architect.

2-6-05 rear

updated rear view

2-6-05 rear Originally uploaded by architect.

from kitchen

interior walls are framed with some last minute modifications!

from kitchen Originally uploaded by architect.