New Year's Eve Suprise

Happy New Year everyone! I hope you all had a happy holiday and got all you wanted from Santa.

Every New Year's eve, there is always a celebration in downtown but we decided not to go cause it was quite cold that night. I know, I know, we are not very brave and we probably should be use to this weather as it happens every year. As we were relaxing in our living room and waiting for midnight to come, we hear this loud pop outside. We knew it was the sound of fire cracker right away. But the first thing I thought of was not the possibility of watching fireworks from my home but of giving the idiot a piece of my mind for lighting firecrackers so close to my house. (I know, slight jump to conclusion). Can you blame me, this is my first house and I am a little paranoid when it comes to the safety of my house. Nevertheless, here are a few pics of the fireworks that night. By the way, the fireworks were set off close to my house, in the park 2 blocks away.





I have to say, the fireworks were very pretty and I think it was even 3 minutes longer then the one put on by the city. I guess I won't attend the party in downtown next year if my community will keep up this little light show.

Edmonton Library Book Sale

This weekend the Edmonton Public Library is having a book sale. This is my kind of treasure hunt. Hardcover books, dvds, and cds are only $1 while paperbacks are 50 cents. For the steal, bring your own box (or take one at the sale) and all book items in the box is $10. You would think that they try to get rid of everything as soon as possible but they make it so easy for us late risers to still find something useful. Not all the books are layed out at once. So tomorrow they will have another batch of material. Throughout the day, more new material will be layed out so once around the tables may not be enough.

You would think it is only old and tattered books but you be amazed at what is there. I really like the Company's Coming series. There are a lot of baking recipes in there so I can't wait to try them out. I am hoping when I go again tomorrow I will find her slow cooker recipe book.


We have a pretty big aquarium already but we are hoping to plant real plants later on and these should come in handy.


Lois Hole and her books makes any enthusiastic novice gardener believe he/she can grow the next Canadian Tulip Festival in the backyard. I have to admit I was one 2 years ago. I have nothing to show for it but I still get a gold star for my effort...no?


I do have to warn possible treasure hunters that the sale in on the 3rd level of the underground parkade. It is dark and dingy and frankly I find it really strange to have a book sale in a parkade.

For you that are really good at treasure hunting, bring a cart or something to pull your finds. When we were crossing the street, there was this lady hauling this box of books. It was kind of funny to watch her race across the street then resting the box on the bike stand and hopefully make it back to her car. She was so cute with her "I got a great deal" smile on her face.

Mme. Chorizo

It's Like Riding a Bike, You Never Really Forget..Or Do you?

We got out to a near by ski hill tonight as part of a fundraiser for breast cancer. It was the perfect night as it was light out till about 8:00 pm and only a light breeze to cool ourselves. Of course, being the end of ski season, the snow was more like ice in certain parts. Nonetheless, it was fun, fun, fun.

As you can see, I was too good for my ski poles, which didn't matter much cause someone stole them. We had a really nice and patient ski instructor. She really got a good work out since she would ski up the hill to help the next contestant down the bunny hill. Then again, she is a ski instructor.

Right before we all lined up like good little children before the tow rope, some skier came crashing into me. Thankfully he stopped just in time. He was alright, everyone was alright. I kind of avoided him like the plague when I saw him in line for food.

There was a BBQ going on but unfortunately there were only hamburgers. As much as a nice juicy burger fills a hungry stomach, nothing (in my opinion) beats processed meat shaped like a log. Something about how ketchup and mustard (2:1 ratio) complements the mystery meat with a stale bun. I could go on about hot dogs all night long.

Agent Chorizo and I are wanting to get more into skiing next season. As we were roughly adding up how much it would cost for ski equipment, snowboarding was looking more reasonable. I think I will aim to be crowned bunny hill queen next season. All my subjects will be able to feast on delicious hot dogs after my coronation. Wait for your coronation invitation in the mail next year.

Mme. Chorizo

Guess How Many Legos

Remember your Lego set back when we were little? My favorite was the house set. Love the little flowers that i can "plant" anywhere on my property. I don't remember why I lost interest in them but I do remember that I was frustrated with them cause some of the bricks were nearly impossible to take apart if they were the same size and stacked on top of each other. I also remember I left a few bite marks on them cause I wasn't allowed to use my dad's tools. Can you imagine what my Legos would have looked like if I was?!

For most people our Lego pieces are buried somewhere in our parent's basement in ice cream pails or shoe boxes. However, one man from New York decided to dust off his colored bricks and built sculptures with them. Nathan Sawaya has his work on exhibit that is touring North America currently. His exhibit is called "The Art of the Brick" and it is currently in Edmonton, AB, at the Odyssium until May 2009. He has created sculptures of all sizes and portraits to boot. I haven't check out all of his creations on his website but these are some of my favorites.


Lots of his work is commissioned from companies that want something unique or to show case big events. This house sculpture was for the Homes for the Homeless 20th anniversary. I think my Lego house set is probably 1/32 of his house sculpture. Love the brick chimney and the climbing vines beside it. All he needs is some lego flowers to spruce up the garden.


It's always fun to read about people who can create a career out of something that most people would consider for child's play only. What would you create next?

Mme. Chorizo