Vases

Remember those vases I bought? Well here is what I've done with them, just went to the $ store and fiddled around...I am NOT creative at all, seriously. (I am not afflicted with false modesty) so feel free to comment and give me ideas!~

Video of James on electric quad

Here is the vid. I hope the sound works. It's been acting strange lately. The sound works on my camera (cell phone camera) and when I put it on my computer, there was no sound...

James and cars...

James and I went to Canadian Tire the other day to have an oil change done on our car which we were desperately hoping to sell the next day...James found a cool Jeep he wanted to play on and getting him off was nearly impossible, but he eventually listened and found a little electric quad which he liked even more. He didn't, however, make the connection with his foot and the pedal so every so often his foot would happen to step on the pedal and he'd zoom off a couple feet and stop again, while looking very bewildered around. I'll try to post a video. Anyways here are some pics...

James is crazy about anything that has an engine in it. He is constantly saying "brrmmm" and pointing at whatever it is he is noticing (lawnmower, cars, trucks, semis, bikes...). He is a true boy.

We had breakfast outside this morning! Beautiful sunny day! Nicole usually sleeps in the morning and so we have time together.

And manage to sell the Beamer, we did and bought this white Pontiac Montana instead! I love it! Yes, I know, I've joined the "minivan momma" group but I am enjoying it...

it drives very nice and has tinted windows, seats 7 and is fully "loaded", (according to Jasp). Lots more room than the BMW, that's for sure. Only neg. is there is no sunroof and I was spoiled with the panaramic sunroof on the Beamer. Oh well, I will get over it. Here it is:

TAG closing!

Have you all heard the news? TAG is going out of business! All their stores are closing...meaning good old Gagou Tagou is also leaving us. 

Very very sad. I love their clothes and I find the style so refreshing for kids. They have fun, colourful clothes for decent prices...*sigh. Right when I find a good, reliable store (or so I thought) with really cute clothes (even for adults) and neat house accessories, they have to go bankrupt. Irene and I just happened to pop into TAG in Calgary before I dropped her off at the airport this past Monday, and my jaw dropped as we turned the corner and TAG store came into view for, there, on the outside wall was a HUGE banner stating they were closing and everything in the store was 30-70% off!

(WHAT?!?!?! Last December I had gone to this exact store and they had told me they had just opened in October 2012. This did not make sense. There must be some mistake. But once we had talked to the manager, it became crystal clear that yes they were closing for good!)

My heart started pumping blood overtime and I wanted to race as fast as I could into TAG and buy, buy, buy! Yes, it's my uncontrollable, selfish, immature side coming out, I know, I know. I literally wanted to buy everything...when it gets to this point, you know you are out of control and I somewhat regretfully was aware of this and restrained myself and calmly walked into the store, looked casually around and began sifting through some racks close to the kids section. Even though this rack held no interest to me, I had to calm down...then I strolled nonchalantly to the kids section and noticed some personnel taking DOWN kids clothes from off the wall and putting them into a big bin! What? Hallo! What if I wanted to buy all that??? Where were they taking all these cute clothes? "Ok, GO! GO! GO!" my mind was screaming. Wow, I never realized how strong my covetousness was until that moment. Tsk. Tsk. So once again "Calm down, it's JUST clothes," resounded through my mind. "Yes, yes." I agreed. Yet...once out of the view of other customers, I began to pile my cart full. And I mean full. Kids clothes were everywhere. Then I took off to the house accessory section and bought a few cute things that I've been eyeing every time I've gone to TAG, so this time I just gave in and bought two big vases and two green shrubs. (pics below). After nabbing these, Irene and I went to the women's section and found a few nice articles of clothing. I also bought a new spring/fall coat which I desperately needed. I think the last time I bought one was like 5 years ago. At the cashier, I kept piling clothes on the counter and asking for a sub-total. And then adding more and taking some off. :) I ended up not buying about 1/3 of the kids clothes. I decided in the end I didn't need it all and to satisfy my covetous desires is never good so I tried to stay practical and buy the things I really needed. Except of course the vases and shrubs...here are some pictures. And if you also like TAG and Gagou Tagou I recommend you hit the closest TAG store before it's all gone!!!!

Still looking for stuff to put in them, but I'm thinking the next time I'm in Lethbridge to hit the Dollar Store. I'm sure I'll find something cute to put in them! 

Also just wanted to say thanks to Irene for a wonderful gift she gave me (for letting her stay at my house she said)! Totally unnecessary but very kind:

Also here are some more pics of James in the dandelion field (he loves it!)

It's the small things...(what a overstated expression, but true!)

Little Nicole has to make it on to the blog too! :)

Irene and I baked a few things while she was over and we let James lick the batter...:) First time for him...haha

One of my favourite pictures!

James or Nicole?

Alright...just for fun...which one is James and which one Nicole??? :)

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Irene is over!

Irene came over last week Friday and we have had a blast since she has come. Here are some pictures of the fun so far. We are going to go bake some delish choc.chip cookies from Sandra's blog...Irene says they're AMAZING so we are going to try them.

Irene gave James a belated birthday gift! 

Sand toys!!! And a Curious George book...Thanks Auntie Bean :)

New family picture

With James...

With little Nicole...

He is getting so big!!

We took a walk this morning in Nobleford, enjoyed the nice weather, James loved his swing and Irene entertained herself on the surfboard...good posture Bean! You'll be hitting the waves in no time!

Irene trying out the new outdoor exercise gym.

James was leary of this big machine...

Auntie Bean with Nicole :)

Awards

The first award goes to....my mother in law!!! She helped me out so much when she came to visit. We had such a nice time and she was such a help and always gezelligly making coffee and cleaning things up around the house. It's so nice to have her over. She came over when we had James too, and did so much for me. Bedankt!

The second award goes to my dear friend Irene! She has only been here one day and has already cleaned bathrooms and vacuumed and helped with laundry. What a true friend! She even sent me to bed to take a much needed nap. Thanks so very much Irene!