Meme, Uni & Toopys Day of Shopping

So .. tonight is my (Megan's) gala, meaning the awards party for the Advertising Program which I just gradumated from. And last night I get this call from my sister Laura, an M, who asks if I can babysit Princess Tierney for the day since her babysitters kid is sickly. So .. Tierney came last minute shopping with Unison, who had the day off, and I. We started our day off by heading over to Cam and La's to pick up the child, and trade vehicles. After Cameroon went to work we busted our tails and headed over to Conestoga College to drop off the tent cards for the event. Tierney met my program directer, Scottish Mr Joe Romer, and my favourite teacher of the whole bunch. He called her the "beautiful blonde" and she waved hi to him.

After that we headed out for some yummy breakfast at Wimpy's Diner where we tipped 25% .. cuz we're nice like that, and Tierney loved the potatoe wedge hash brown thingies and little pieces of ham. Speaking of ham, everyone thought she was the biggest one, cuz every 5 seconds she would yell out at the top of her lungs and bang her baba on the table. And of course everyone looked over at her and laughed cuz she was squeeling she was laughing so hard. She especially liked the little containers of milk they had for coffee and thought it was funny that I would say "Thats Milkie" when she shook them.

After Wimpy's we headed to Fairview Mall to get some last minute stuff for Gala including shoe inserts, earrings, necklaces, and shoes for Unison. But being the fantastic shoppers that we are we just HAD to pick up something for Teirney and Unison wanted a special gift, the new Benny Banassi CD. Apparently techno is cool again? But that wasn't the good surprise. Check out Tierney's new PET! .... She loved Mulligan so much, that when we took her into the store, she picked out her very own Mulligan. I'm not kidding, she really did pick it out for herself!

Stepping on the pedal & the huggability squeeze test!

TADAAAAAA .. we'd like you to meet, Bunny Wabbit.

Washing the bunny.

Lots of fun I know. So .. that was our adventure. I'm just heading to get my hair done and Uni is haning with the bebe at the house while she naps. I hope you liked reading about our day! And betcha cant wait to see how smokin' hot me, mom, dad, and uni will look tonite!

-Signed, Meme

Our poor little Toopy

Our poor little princess is under the weather. Tierney has a virus and we hope she is better soon. Thank goods she still has her sense of humour and her cousins Gab & Ru can still cheer her up. Here is Tierney at Nanny's on Saturday having a wee snack after her lunch.

Hope you are feeling better really soon ! You too Laura - Love Nanny & Poppy.

Megan Cooks up a Storm - Take Two

Megan & Rob were asked to make dinner last Monday. Little did I know Megan would take this request and turn it into a fantastic dining experience. Using recipes from Rachel Ray's web site, Megan cooked up a feast of spanish rice and tortellini with chicken. We all enjoyed the delicious food and also appreciated all the effort in shopping (with help from Rob), cooking and serving.

Megan is also cropping an adorable book of family recipes. A new budding chef is in our midst.

Thanks, Meme

Episode: Megan cooks up a Storm

Episode: Gram pays a surprise visit

Gram stopped by on today for lunch ! Strange, because I had no idea she was calling. Mary told me that she was calling from her car. I grabbed the phone in panic mode thinking she was calling me on the way to the hospital to see some critically injured family member. Instead she said she was in Salem on her way home from Owen Sound. I agreed to meet her at home as I was getting a ride with Schmeebs and Dad @ 11:30. On the way we discussed how tragically off course she was to end up in Waterloo on a trip from Owen Sound to Barrie. When we met up it turns out she is on her way to visit Gil and Connie for a week ! Boy, am I out of the loop !! Here's a shout out to our sick little kiddies. Gab and Ru are on the mend now but our poor little Toopy has an ear infection. That is so sore, poor girl. Hope you feel better soon Tierney ! An emergency crop may be in the offing. Gil has requested a preview of his book. I don't think the general public understands that these books are not simply a cut and paste operation but a creative process driven by inspiration and creativity. Anyways, I better get cuttin' and pastin'. Can't go on Tuesday as it the WHS director's meeting. Exciting night tonight ! Megan and Rob are cooking dinner. They are in search of exotic ingredients at Sobey's ...I'll blog the results tomorrow.

Episode: Good Luck not that you need it

Good luck to Kim for her final exam... I know you will do great !

Episode Chills Thrills (not really) and Sick Days

So I have not been to work since last Thursday and ordinarily that would sound like a vacation but it is NOT! The kids are both super sick and we are back to the doctor today for the 2nd time this week. My poor babies!!! I hope she can do something for them because they just do not seem to be getting any better. Gabby seems like she is getting worse! No fun at all!

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Episode P.M.S. Who are We?

I will never admit how long this took me when I was supposed to be studying! ARGH!

Episode: A croppin' we will go !

So excited for our first appearance at a public crop in Cambridge ! Gram took the Grandkids book to Gil and Connie's and they loved it. Gram liked the Molly book. She hadn't seen the completed one before. Dad has job interview for a buyer in New Hamburg on Thursday so keep your fingers crossed. Good sales at Midas yesterday so that was positive. Bogey is at work with me this morning. So far he has had steak and a chew bone from Art and some popcorn. I don't think he will want to leave !. Right now he is sleeping on my desk ! Cute ! Everyone likes his new hair cut. I was telling Gram about Tierney's "Hi Rui" fall down video. That was hilarious ! Taking an early lunch today 'cause I have to do the bank deposit. Rick is in Paris (France) Poor guy ! Hope you S's and M's are having a good week. Hope you S's feel better soon ! Kim & La are to be working on a strategic plan for the Stag & Doe on May 5th. Cool - can't wait.

Episode - WHOA!

Looks like all the usual suspects will be on the Balls Deep 2007 team so far. Very exciting. Hope we get a few more practices this year so we can CLEAN up in the league. I think we need a team flag and theme music! Can't wait to get started (and I hope my neck holds out!) YAHOO! WHHHOOOOOAAAAAA Balls Deep!

Health Nuts Incorporated

An exciting day as planning for ball season begins. Also on the sports horizon....Rob & Uni are planning a squash game this weekend (if court time can be had) Uni is playing soccer tonight and Gabby is signed up and Ru on waiting list (good luck Ru - hope you get in !) Hopefully all these outdoorsy plans will get us through the next few days of cold weather (snow ????)

Exciting times are ahead - Go Balls Deep !!

Episode - Democracy, Since when?

OK - so Dave obviously is in for Vegetable medley, go with tradition and don't mess with a good thing. I say, whatev. I am easy with any vegetables -any time anyplace.
As for times, I think it is pretty flexible at this point because there are no specific plans with the Ferreiras yet. Do the Martian's have a particular day with the rest of their peeps? If so - we can go that way.
We are very proud of our almost all non-smoking family (Uni? This is your challenge should you choose to accept it!) Dave is still a non-smoker but it is definitely hard on him right now!
Easter Egg hunt - for sure. Just have to decide on the venue! Again, whatever works. We could have it here, we could have it there, we could just have it anywhere!

I wish the new Beatrix Potter with Rene Zellweger was out on video in time for this weekend!

Here comes Peter Cottontail

Plans are underway for the coolest Easter ever... yes it is supposed to cool outside but that won't stop the fun ! What is everyone doing ? The Sylvias may be going to Brampton to visit the Ferreiras and The Martinis may also be jetting off to visit family and friends. Let's coordinate and set up a time for Turkey (Motioned by Dave and seconded by Uni) and other Easter fun. The Pearsons are open for suggestions, any day is good for us. It was motioned by Gabby to have an Easter Egg Hunt.... seconded by Rui and thirded by Tierney. Feel free to weigh in on the plans we are taking requests ! Vegetable Medley or something new ? or maybe Vegetable Medley with a twist.

Rainy Sunday

Why is it raining on a Sunday... ? Boring...! Megz is at work and Rob's reading the paper.. Yawn Yawn...