Quel Week-End!

Oh my. This weekend was tres magnifique! It was packed full from the time I left work Friday until I put Montana to bed tonight. Sooooooo.... let's start at Friday!

Friday

Montana had a play date right after school with her little friend May. The girls had been bugging me for quite some time, but because I have been busy taking care of Little Kub, working, and being ill, I haven't been up for it. I brought May home with us, and Montana was over the moon! They behaved much better than I expected; the two are absolutely wild together on a regular basis, but somehow managed to tame it while playing here. Hopefully they will have more play dates in the future! Unfortunately because of the play date I missed the registration for figure skating, which means Montana will not be starting until the summer. I suppose it won't be too bad, though--it will be a nice break from the heat!

After I dropped May off at home, we settled in for the hockey game: Canada vs. Slovakia. This game would decide who would play for Gold/Silver, and who would play for Bronze. It was very exciting, Slovakia put up a great fight, but in the end, Canada prevailed! This meant that Slovakia would play against Finland for Bronze, and Canada would move on to the Gold medal game.

After the game it was time for the most exciting part of my night: Marianas Trench. They put on a free show in my city to celebrate the Olympics, along with Blue Rodeo and 54-40. I love Marianas Trench (did I post some videos last week?) and I especially love lead singer Josh. *sigh* He is incredibly entertaining, and put on an amazing show. Way to represent Vancouver! Fantastic end to a fantastic Friday.

Saturday

I had big plans for Saturday. The family was going to go back to the park-- H Park was set up as a celebration site for the Olympics. It included stages, a beer garden, food stands, ice rink, and a toboggan hill. On the nights of the torch relay and opening ceremonies the park put on fireworks, visible from my living room window. Very cool. So anywho, we were going to check it all out one last time, buy shirts, try curling, basically fit in as much as possible before they pack it all up after the weekend. Unfortunately laziness took over and along with the rainy weather we decided to postpone it until Sunday.

Last week I met DM for a drink while she was in town with her friend CL, and then I was invited to CL's home for this weekend. I was thrilled! I love meeting new people. So Montana and I packed up and drove the hour to her house, where we met her little girl, her family, and a friend of hers. We had a great time playing cards and drinking, while Montana competed with DM for SingStar status (and even won a few!). I am so glad we got together this weekend. However, while I was there, my mom sent me a message to tell me Tristan's pesky little kitten tripped her and she either sprained or broke her toe. I felt horrible!

Sunday

Montana and I were up nice and early this morning despite our shared bedtime of 2:30 A.M. (that girl can party with the best of us!) and headed back into town to watch the Gold medal hockey game with my mom. Canada took on the USA in this much awaited match, and oh boy did they give our boys a run for their money! Much like sibling rivalry, this aptly named "Border Battle" kept us on the edges of our seats for the first two periods. When the second intermission started we rushed around to get ready, and headed to the park to watch the final period on the big screens, which wasn't all that rushed due to my mom's hobbled attempt at walking. Being with all the fans in the park was so exciting, yelling and cheering in unison. I would have loved to have been at the game, but this was the next best thing. When Roberto Luongo let that second American goal in the last 24 seconds before the final buzzer, we all let out a collective sigh. Quite the scare, that. So.. off to overtime we went. Luckily the fear was shortlived--don't think my heart could take anymore--and Canada won the Gold! I cannot describe the elation I felt, and I believe I can speak for all the viewers when I say that. Way to go Canada! Finland beat out Slovakia for the Bronze medal, so congratulations to them as well.

Once the commotion died down a little, we took the kids to do the toboggan hill and try curling. They had a great time, and we got some cute pictures, along with a new Olympic shirt for Montana and a Canada flag for Tristan, which brought many happy honks on our walk home.

We also had a Sweet Sixteen to go to tonight. I remember when the guest of honor was born, and walking to the hospital to see her. To know she is old enough to drive now, and soon will be finished high school, makes me feel old! It also reminds me that my baby is halfway to being sweet sixteen, and that I am not ready for. While we were at the party, the birthday girl's extended family showed up, which I knew was a possibility. I have a history with that part of her family, and due to some extreme psychotic behavior, I cut this particular person out of my life, and I have been much better for it. MUCH. This was the first time she and I were in the same building together in almost four years, so it was a little awkward. We did manage to avoid each other quite well however, even while our daughters were playing together. I'm glad that is over with, and hope I don't have to see her again!

Whew.. I think I have caught everyone up on my festivities! Now it's back to Monday blahs, wish me luck so I don't fall asleep at work!