Sabzy

Fari took us to Edmonton's new Persian restaurant, Sabzy.  Good times: She and Irina were like sisters who hadn't met, and Alessandra's Russsian is fantastic:  

... And I heartily recommend the place, if not for the hookah then at least for the desserts.

Family 5-pin

Alison's mom was in town too, and we took the moms out to enjoy the uniquely Canadian 5-pin bowling experience:

In return, Irina took us to school:

CALVES, ABS, FOREARMS

I was going to take these free-bench fitness videos until I saw that you don't get to SAFE & SMART until the last tape.

More Moms

We have another visiting mom, but instead of Looking at plants, this one likes to cook delicious food in copious quantities.  And take photos, which bodes well for the blog.  And its creator's  stomach.

Live Action Role Playing

Why isn't this cool?  People are hitting eachother with swords!  In a way that is unplanned!  It should be cool.  And yet, it is somehow very not.

Hard Times

You and me both, moose.

Don't be a Knocker!

Fort Edmonton park is a fun place to spend Dominion Day.

Especially if you get in free so you can help out with a vintage dance performance.