Maternal Creations

You can catch me at Maternal Creations tonight! I am so excited! I had a great time last year, met some very cool people and I have actually been looking forward to this craft fair all year. I just wish I were better prepared! I feel as though we're quite lacking in the knits area. Soap - not so much :P
Here is a sneak peak at what will be on the table.

I can't stress how amazing this craft fair will be! All items made by moms in the community, what a wonderful chance to support handmade, give more meaningful gifts and support local families at the same time?
There will be so much awe inspiring talent in this one little space, it's worth a visit even if you are done your Holiday gift shopping.

And, if you arrive early, maybe you'll catch one of the free 1/4 oz soap samples I'm offering :D

Adventures in Central Park

Burnaby's Central Park, anyways :P Daddy took the evening off for some quality family time. He grew up nearby, so had lots of stories to share with us while we explored the paths. It's really a gorgeous park, featuring a lovely forest filled with tall redwoods and lush ferns. A little Oasis in the middle of the city. This is the way a park in BC should be!


We saw a ton of squirrels, many of them brave enough to come within a few feet of us. Some even chose to follow us along our travels, hoping for a little snack. Any time one got close, Keilyn would shriek and run in the other direction. I understand, they freak me out too! It was neat to see some of them hanging upside down off the tiniest twigs in the trees, however. We also saw a massive slug, which was pretty darn gross. Brandon kept telling Keilyn to pick it up, but mama said NO WAY!

It was an awsome afternoon! We were all tired, happy and ready to eat when we got home, and were happy to chow down on some mama made cheeseburgers. Yum!
Yet, Somehow Corbin still managed to stay up way past bedtime. What a little spitfire he is.

Art in Chocolate

Could there ever be a more true statement? I don't think so. There is a chocolate out there for everybody!

Today, we took a trip down Commercial Drive for the Daddy's favorite pizza. While he and Corbin sat waiting for the pizza, I walked up and down the street with Keilyn on my back. We happened upon a rather large sign stating "Handmade Chocolate."
Of course, this called to me and we had to go in. Dutch Girl Chocolates.

The glass display was covered with a table cloth, which I soon found was because the heat outside was too much for the sweet little lovlies. I browsed the rest of the shop, and asked a few questions - can't go seeming *too* desperate, now can we :P
Once that table cloth had been lifted from the chocolate's glass confines... I was pleasantly suprised to find the most beautiful chocolates I had ever laid eyes on. Little pieces of chocolate artwork.
I quickly selected 8 little beauties, not to expose the others to the sun's hot rays. They were packed into a little box, and came home with me. Mango Delight, Pomegranate, Dutch Brandy, Fireball Truffle, Organic Matcha Green Tea, Pistachio and 2 Mojito.

Thus far, I've only sampled one of the Mojito flavours. It was heavenly, and I know the other 6 types will be just as simply divine.... if I can bring myself to eat them. They're just oh so pretty!

Here fishy, fishy

Was yesterday ever busy for us! We braved the yucky weather in favor of a trip to Stanley Park with Auntie Kirstyn. She's visiting until Sunday, which makes for very happy children in my house, and a very happy mommy.

After a very long, crowded bus trip,
we met a friend of Kirstyn's at the park and spent the first hour and a half strolling along, taking in the sights. Corbin was not too thrilled with this, as he had been expecting to play when he heard the word "park," not walk.
Luckily, I had the insight to tow along the stroller as well as the sling. No arms were left aching :)

We saw a ship come in to the port. Keilyn almost woke up when the horn blew. I pointed out the orange cranes unloading cans after can, and Corbin yammered on about how Daddy works on the big ships.

We walked around for a long time while Kirstyn and her friend shot photo after photo. Shortly after Keilyn finally woke and Corbin had decided he'd walked far enough, we decided that it was far too chilly to be outside any longer and opted for a tour of the Vancouver Aquarium.

I'd not been to the aquarium in a good 8 years, so I was a little surprised. I'd forgotten that there was more to the aquarium than just fish. We saw snakes, caimans, a sloth, various birds and even two marmosets. Our favorite exhibits were the various jellyfish, sharks, and the caiman environment. Keilyn even put up protest when we began to leave the jellyfish, so we lingered for a while longer.

After one last romp in Clown Fish Cove, we headed for the bus. It was starting to get dark and both kids were exhausted. Corbin dozed off during our travels while Keilyn wooed all the other passengers. :)