Blog update- Rochester and Toronto

This past weekend, I went to a family picnic (not my family, but my friend's family) in Rochester, NY. I went to school in Rochester for 2 years and had forgotten what a long drive it is out there. It also doesn't help when you're stuck in traffic in Lake George for an hour. At any rate, my mom and I got there, got scolded for being late (honestly, I wasn't in a hurry to get out there- sorry Becky, Rose and Suzi) We had fun watching the kids beat up the adults in whiffle ball. I guessed the closest in the "Guess How Many" game and won a big back of cheese balls that I traded for a container of skittles. And I had to try to keep my Pie Princess Crown by eating a piece of pie the fastest (for the girls). However, I lost (graciously), but I got to crown the winner. I have no picture to prove this fact, so you're just going to have to trust me on that. Here's a picture of some of the family-

The next day, I had to get up early so I could heat to Toronto to a Blue Jays came with 14 or so other people. I had never been to Toronto (only Niagara Falls on the Canadian side). Suzi had prepared breakfast to go for us all (and luckily I had made myself an instant coffee prior- they don't drink coffee, poor souls) and off we went. After making a few pit-stops, we got to the border and had to wait 10-15 minutes through traffic. Not bad, since it's a major border crossing. Off we went, around the lake (Ontario) to Toronto. I didn't realize that we had to drive around the lake to get there. It was a nice ride.

Toronto is a nice city (what I saw of it). It was clean and kind of reminded me of San Francisco for some reason. Maybe the walking/biking path along the waterfront and the cleanliness. Anyways, we parked in the garage (underwater!) and walked along the waterfront to the stadium. Here's some pictures to show you the area- it was a bit cloudy that day.





Toronto!



It's pronounced "Ro-gers" with a soft g


 

The Main gate



who knew they liked baseball in Canada?

Suzi and Dave, the masterminds behind our trip

the view from our seats (huge stadium!)

Starting pitcher, J Happ

the Blue Jay's man, Edwin Encarnacion

Third Baseman Yan Gomes- The first Brazilian Major Leaguer

Jeter (booo)


 



Blue Jay's Win! 10-7



and here's a great highlight from the game- http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/rajai-davis-nabs-great-catch-excellent-leap-even-131847363--mlb.html?fb_action_ids=10150971162972003&fb_action_types=og.recommends&fb_source=timeline_og&action_object_map=%7B%2210150971162972003%22%3A10150992461997601%7D&action_type_map=%7B%2210150971162972003%22%3A%22og.recommends%22%7D&action_ref_map=%5B%5D&code=AQD-kLlKJxTmvMZNkSl85yrQBqEVCQdcwRs7Xyq7gTgArGCWdYDY2KQm0cWDkW5aJ4oUR9bsqBQpugeQ4t_AQ2L1P1-MJsDrv3BZzYfFTwt5hM_nk5k_U0V-hg6Wr7lsB5rBsd1p4PXZvUFfbBDkqe36MepqP_dWLZa5zGBBi0iYfWIdssHLDeni0EqruxP1EfE

Monday, my mom and I headed back east to home. It was a whirlwind trip, but it was great. Good to see everyone- especially my friend who just had baby #2- William Chesterton Griffen. Such a cutie! Did some errands in Burlington today- gave blood, bought some presents, a bit of food. Back to 10 hour days tomorrow! It was nice to have a weekend off!