I had a really great weekend.
On Saturday night, some friends met up in the park near our house, brought hot dogs and marshmallows along and had a bonfire! I haven't been to a bonfire since my sister's wedding two years ago, so it was such a treat.
Our friend Katherine had never had s'mores before, so I brought the ingredients along to make them. I like to make them with Jersey Milk chocolate bars, Honey Maid graham crackers and store bought marshmallows. They're terrible for you, but they're so delicious! I had actually made a batch of marshmallows in the shape and size of graham crackers to use at our last attempt to have a bonfire a few weeks ago, but it snowed that day, (and we ate all of the marshmallows before we could use them at this bonfire!).
It was nice and chilly, but we didn't have to bundle up too much by the fire.
Tomorrow is our six year anniversary, so I'll be away from my computer all day. Chris and I are going on an adventure on the tandem bike. It'll be our first time out on it this season!
Tandem bike! Amazing! Please bike by my office so I can see that. Bathurst & Wellington. If you ding you bell (there is a bell, right?) loudly enough, I'll be able to hear it and look out my window!
ReplyDeleteOk, you'd probably need an air horn. But I would love to see that. Happy Anniversary!
i didnt know it was your anniversary! i'd have prepared an anniversary s'more had i known!!!
ReplyDeletecongrats. xoxo.
Jen, if we're in your neighbourhood, I'll be sure to bring the air horn! Otherwise, I'll try to take a couple of photos and post them!
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you, Anthony! xo
Some friends of mine just showed me this American tradition of Graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows.
ReplyDeleteHave a fab trip tomorrow, sounds so romantic:)
Thanks Kristin! Did you get to try s'mores? They're delicious!
ReplyDeleteyou have a tandem bike?! I want to see! happy anniversary!
ReplyDeleteWe do! We got it off Craigslist a few years ago. I'll take some photos!
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary! Oh man, I think I'd be too chicken to ride a tandem bike in the city! Sometimes when Geoff's bike comes too close to mine when we're riding together I get freaked out.
ReplyDeleteFunny thing, I've never had smores either! I've had smores-flavour ice cream (President's Choice, 'sup) though. It sounds like you were in our backyard, Dufferin Grove. I keep meaning to have a bonfire out there one day... Sounds amazing!
Thanks Anabela! I was definitely nervous the first... few times... out on the tandem, but I've become really comfortable on it now. It has super comfy, springy seats and rides really well. It's so much fun!
ReplyDeleteAnd you haven't had s'mores! That's too bad! You'll have to come join us next time in the park, (since it is your backyard)! We were at the other fire pit spot in the park, but I know there is one directly behind your house! (Does that ever get annoying?)
It never gets annoying! Sometimes in the summer at night there will be teens making noise pretty late into the night, but I don't mind. It's far enough away that it's not too loud, and during the day I LOVE the park sounds. It feels like you're at a party every day!
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