a walk in the park

Summer is here.

a walk in the park Originally uploaded by architect.

tadaa

Yesterday was Sarah's birthday- so we celebrated with a nice picnic at Jeanne Mance park. LL is sporting a one piece Harley Davidson outfit (courtesy Sarah/Stephane ala Winners) with accessories by Koosh (on loan from Ali). Happy Birthday Miss Sarah- thanks for the picnic!

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peekaboo

A shot with dad at Jeanne Mance park

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pj

It's starting to get pretty muggy at nights here so LL's going to be seeing alot of these pjs made by Ann's mom.

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favorite reading spot

LL's favourite book ( a Sesame Street book Ann picked up at a garage sale) and his favourite reading spot- sometimes if it's really quiet we know he's looking through books on Ali's futon.

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library

A family trip to the new "National" library (designed by the Patkaus)- we only saw part of the main floor because the crowds there were huge.

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Ahuntsic lot front

So the dream is that much closer to reality. Ann and I have released our final conditions on the purchase of this vacant lot in Ahuntsic. After years of searching the MLS listings (every day!) we managed to jump on this lot soon after it was posted. We are required to build a duplex or triplex on the lot, and we are in the midst of recruiting some friends to join us in this venture. Hopefully we will be enjoying our new home in a couple of years. This will change our present renovation plans for St. Urbain- scaled down so that we can sell/rent it when the time comes. Very excited!

ahuntsic lot front Originally uploaded by architect.

ahuntsic lot rear

Here is a view from the back of the lot towards Northeast

ahuntsic lot rear Originally uploaded by architect.

5.3.05 front

last week while my parents were here, we went out to Boucherville for a look at the house. By the time these photos are posted, the clients will be in the middle of moving in- though there is still some work remaining.

5.3.05 front Originally uploaded by architect.

5.3.05 corner

exterior view of the rear corner

5.3.05 corner Originally uploaded by architect.

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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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STC2

part 2 of our contest.

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