OH CANADIA
So despite my job not rewarding me for any of my productive contributions, I have managed to win a few plane vouchers based on...well, who knows really, but not merit. The first (of four) I used to secure a plane ticket to Toronto. My lovely cousin Elise lives there, with her husband and two children, and she was throwing a party. And I do love a good party. I also like traveling, and I'd never been to Canada. And let's be honest, Chicago has not been a lot of fun for me lately, and I was eager to leave, even if just for a weekend.
Elise and James have a lovely home (as you'd expect, from two architects) and a lovely backyard (as you'd expect, from two LANDSCAPE architects). A mass of Irish Canadians (James' family), coworkers, neighbors, and various friends descended upon it to wish Elise a happy 40th.
Revelry
Mother's Day dinner (and drinks) celebrated on the 54th floor, at Canoe.
I had no idea going into the trip that Toronto had a shoe museum. But guess what, Toronto has a shoe museum.
Anyone who follows me on Facebook (or has met me) knows that I love burgers. And in my quick research of "where to eat" in Toronto, I came across Nota Bene. It's actually a fancy place that I was surprised served a burger, but I'm very glad they did.
Toronto was lovely, the weather was lovely, and of course the company was lovely.
I used my next plane voucher to book a flight to Baton Rouge, so I'll see my family Father's Day weekend.