Author Archives: Eileen

Viva Las Vegas

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Paris04.jpgThe Wow Factor was right up there. We stayed at the Paris Hotel and Casino right in the heart of Las Vegas Blvd. Had an upgraded Suite, king size bed and all the trimmings and a view overlooking the famous Bell Fountain. While Nick was at his conference I ventured about roaming from one end of the strip to the other. I even economized and bought a jumbo hot dog and a Miller Lite combo for $2.00 and sat on a park bench at 11am and had my lunch. Went on a dam coach tour to the Hoover Dam, ate buffalo chili and even shopped. I tried my hand at the slot machines and was too chicken to try the tables. Had fun though watching strangers loose their stacks of chips. Got invited to a cocktail party at the top of the Hilton, held in Elvis’s private suite, now that was pretty cool. Went to two nightclubs, LAX at the Luxor and Body English at the Hard Rock Cafe. Didn’t get up on the dance floor but got plenty of Cosmo’s and scoped out the pole dancers. Left the glitz and glamour behind and now its back to reality. Check out my Las Vegas pictures here.

Happy 19th Birthday Nic-a-dee

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nicole_hockey.jpgToday being October 17th, the bells and whistles go off and Nicole we will all be thinking of you. We will also be cheering for you on the ice as I understand that your hockey season starts this week as well. Go out there and get a goal or two. Going brunette is something of a change..don’t think you can hide, your sunshine smile will give you away every time. All the best from your Ontario relatives.

Life begins at 20

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DSCN4008.JPGThis is what Steve is feeling these days. He is home for Mid-term break and to celebrate his birthday with family and friends. He is all grown up now. I can detect that he still loves his bed and the comforts of home even though he has become independent. The boys were talking at the dinner table tonight that they could not believe that Steve was now 20. Twenty seemed so old to them. I just listened and smiled quietly to myself.

My boys are all MEN now!

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brian_peter_5yrs_oldWhen I asked Brian, “what does turning 18, mean to you?” He said rats, now I don’t get free ATM banking anymore! a chip off the old banking block I guess. The boys were not too thrilled with their birthday gifts this year. They said now they could tell all their friends they got kitchen appliances and would be ready to entertain and throw a party. I got Peter the Magic Bullet Personal Blender and Brian a Quesadilla Maker. Personally I think they can make good use out of these items. I bet they will use them almost every day…hmmm now I can say “whats cookin?”
All grown-up now. My job is done.

Summer Bollywood Wedding

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hinduwedding.jpgOttawa, the nation’s capital and the Chateau Laurier was the perfect location to celebrate an elaborate Hindu wedding. Our dear friends, Asha and Hiraan Perera celebrated their son’s wedding celebration in festive elegance. Hersh and Julie met their guests at the Friday night Sangeet (dinner, dance and entertainment). Saturday was a day of parading down the street to the Chateau Laurier to greet his new bride and her family. They were wed in the Chateau in a traditional Hindu ceremony and then onto the French Corridor for an afternoon tea and sweets, cocktails and appetizers were served prior to the grand entrance to the Grande Ballroom for the very elaborate dinner dance. The Bako family sat with the Butani family and we had a terrific time. The boys first wedding and they were very impressed.

Happy Father’s Day

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What a beautiful day we had yesterday. I hope that all the fathers had a relaxing and peaceful day doing what they like to do best. That be golfing, riding your motorcycle or watching a baseball game. I’m sure that Barbecue was the bill of fare yesterday out on the deck with ice cold brews or a smooth Merlot. whatever… as long as the family was around to thank, pamper and celebrate their fathers. Summer is just around the corner. To the DADS!!

Grade 12 Prom

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link to prom photosGrade 12 Prom was a festive occasion. The day started off with hair, nails and makeup dates for the girls and the young men headed off to the florists to pick up the corsages and a visit to the pop shop. Shirts pressed, ties tied and it was now show time! All the parents were invited to a lovely garden party hosted by the parents of Peter’s date Stephanie. The grads organized a bus limo to take them to and from the Prom dinner dance. A group of them all met at the before party for a greet and meet and then it was off to an evening to remember.