Tyler & Yuri's Wedding

took place in Van down at English Bay :)

Keel and Brian at the lunch

- Us

- the kids at the beach

- at the beach, with Mom and minus Dad

- Mr. and Mrs.

- ferry lineup

- mandatory "I'm on a boat" pictures!

middle of this long week

Lacking/slacking... incredibly tired still. Think I may be anemic, but will be going to a doctor next week. Random bruising and sheer exhaustion isn't normal.

Had our 3rd year anniversary yesterday, Niall and I. He gave me a (total surprise!!!) scattered diamond white gold necklace, in the shape of a fleur-de-lis! I love it, and only took it off to sleep. It's so gorgeous.
I gave him an unfinished picture photo frame of a bunch of pictures he loves plus room to add some in.

Last week on the nanny gig (hurray).

It is so gorgeous and hot outside.
I will have to post Ty's wedding photos later.

Oh jeez

Been incredibly busy lately. Aside from work and trying to get the apartment cleaned and organized, I am also cat and house sitting.
Today we have one child at preschool, one is on the floor "reading" and another with the flu. No outings today, which is a real shame as it is gorgeous out!

I developed my disposable camera, so will post some of the pictures. I had forgotten about it, to be honest, so they are a little dated (by a month or two)...

May long

On the sundeck at home, it is a hot hot hot day... and I really wish I had a bathing suit to tan in!
Instead, I am donning my strapless green sundress from AE and pushing the skirt up while typing on my laptop. Huzzah.
Mom and I went downtown today, but most things were closed and I didn't like the clothing in the stores that were open. Boo.
Really wanting a bathing suit, but I tried on a monokini at one store and nothing doin'.


Got here yesterday around 2, then after dinner tried on a bunch of Mom's old clothes. Also some of my late grandmothers. Pretty fun and got some silly pictures out of it! (Will post once inside)
Went over to Kurt's house last night (one of my best buddies) to play Apples to Apples with his brothers, my sister, and two of her friends. Very fun card game. Wikipedia it.

Possibly having some old friends over this evening. We shall see. Hoping to possibly shop a wee bit tomorrow once back at home. There is really nothing in this town.

Back to tanning!

Enjoy the long weekend :)

may long packing list

AE t-shirt (green, black)
AE green strapless dress
AE jean skirt
AE skinny jeans

Haynes beaters

La Senza undies/bras x 4
Lulu bra (black and creamsicle)

Le Chateau black
Reef flip-flops



need to buy:
some longer shorts for the nanny gig
another dress due to that bloody parrot
halter top of some kind?

long weekend friday

sunshine, a high of 16*. looks like a good start to the long weekend :)

some inspirational photos:


and some wants...
karine dress -
nini dress -

i am drooling...

over pretty much every single photograph!
http://www.theselby.com/4_29_09_julia_roitfeld/index.html

ack, no time!

MUST UPDATE!

music monday

Am listening to a mix of Metric and Yeah Yeah Yeahs new ones.
Pretty good...

Shame is soft they say
Lose when I play your game
Come if you call my name
Lose when I play your game
- Shame and Fortune, Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Gold, Guns, Girls - Metric
Skeleton - Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Heads Will Roll - Yeah Yeah Yeahs


Feeling kind of... saucy? Flirty? I don't know. I want some provacative lingerie. Plzandthanku.

The first Sunday in May

So Friday the 1st was Niall's 21st birthday. We had a bbq for him at his sisters, chatted, and played Rock Band. Good times, only one picture.

Yesterday Ni and I started our chores around the new place. We sanded and did a coat of primer on his dresser, and watched the first X-Men while doing it. Went out for dinner to White Spot.



Today we're doing another painting job, and we also have to clean the condo because my parents are coming down.

Thinking of a potential bunny friend for Boudica, just because we are out so much with work. I don't want her to get hurt so... maybe in a few months.



... Wow, it is now 10:16 at night and forgot to post this.
Did another coat of paint to the dresser, cleaned the condo, went and played frizbee, had dinner with my parents, and they left a bit ago after visiting at our place!

Good night. xxoo

+hursday |nspiration

Ahh... finally a day off. Been so busy lately, and finally have a chance to organize and sort of unpack.

Set up 3 pictures for my wall last night... need to buy/find more so I can make it a huge collage.

Re-dyed my hair yesterday and it still smells. Need to put on my face, am done my shower and my hair is... curling itself dry.

Boudica is running around like crazy - we bought a tarp for the bed so no bunny pee anymore!



epitome of cool:

.. i love everything about this picture\\


I want:
- some floaty summer dresses.
- i'm so tired of wearing jeans, and most of mine aren't fitting right right now (losing weight???).

- some cowboy boots. yeah yeah, but think of some cognac slightly worn in with a white lacey dress?

- more sunnies! i really love the retro ray ban look, and i already have a pair in cream so why not in many different colours!


I've ordered Niall's birthday cake. Need to deposit a cheque, pick up speakers from the condo, get meds (bc, nothing crazy), and a neon tank top for a birthday party. Hmmm...
Am out of gas and need to put more oil in. Argh.

busy busy bee

Saturday: last exam. Cleaned. Packed.
Sunday: Started moving at 11. Finished around 8. Grocery shopped. Home by 9. Passed out around 10:30.
Monday: bottle deposits. Work. Unpack. Sleep (with a baby bunny bouncing around our heads).
Tuesday: nanny gig training. More moving. Work. Dinner. Sleep (as above).
Wednesday:

ahh! finally a bit of a day off!
woke up at 6:35 as Ni was biking to work. have done nothing but reads blogs, and it is almost 9am. Also am in the process of re-dying my hair, it'll be done in 6 minutes.
Need to buy a tarp for our bed - Boudica likes to hop and we come home to little tiny poops all over the place. She is eager to explore and "mark" her territory. Sorry sweetness, I dislike bunny plops on my sheets!

Need to buy a whack of stuff for the new place.
Besides a tarp, dishes, mirror, more photos and picture frames, cleaning product, a vacuum filter...

I can't wait for the weekend. It's Ni's 21st on Friday and we're having a big bbq type dealio.
Excited!

Must got rinse my hair, shower, and get on with the day.
I'm babysitting for Little J this afternoon - haven't seen them in awhile.

Wahoo!

MOVING DAY

We started at 11, and it is now 9:56. We are done!

DONE

thank goodness.
now onto packing and cleaning.
we move tomorrow!

i cut my bangs

thank goodness it's friday...

it's sunny!
i have tanlines!
we sign the lease on our new apartment this afternoon!
i did my second to last exam today,
my last exam is at 9am tomorrow!

i'm craving mango and strawberries because that's what steph and i had for lunch yesterday.

gotta pick ni up from work at 2:30, see the apartment at 3, then home to study some more.

20 garlic clove chicken is what's for dinner tonight!


Boudica is trying to come suntan with me.

xxoo bunny bisous.

Earth Day

... and instead of being nice, sunny, and hot - it was cloudy, cooler, and windy.

NOT COOL.



Yesterday after work Ni and I went to the park to play Frizbee...

apparently we were trying to fly away

new news...

Dad came to town last night.
Today, before I was supposed to drive him to the airport, he decided to take me shopping for a "treat".


this looks better on me, ha!


but in maxi, it's very long.

.

cowboy boots

This editorial makes me want some cowboy boots... more than I did before.








Daria Werbowy by Inez & Vinoodh, Vogue Paris May 2009

Key-youte!

http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=60&startValue=1&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=15743636&parentid=W_APP_DRESSES_UNDER48&sortProperties=price&navCount=72&navAction=poppushpushpush&color=&pushId=W_APP_DRESSES_UNDER48&popId=W_APP_DRESSES&prepushId=WOMENS_APPAREL

http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=60&startValue=1&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=16266322&parentid=W_APP_DRESSES_UNDER48&sortProperties=price&navCount=72&navAction=poppushpushpush&color=&pushId=W_APP_DRESSES_UNDER48&popId=W_APP_DRESSES&prepushId=WOMENS_APPAREL - i love dresses with pockets!

http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=60&startValue=1&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=16292021&parentid=W_APP_DRESSES&sortProperties=price&navCount=21&navAction=poppushpush&color=&pushId=W_APP_DRESSES&popId=WOMENS_APPAREL&prepushId= - because the name reminds me of Savage Garden

http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=60&startValue=61&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=16369605&parentid=W_APP_DRESSES&sortProperties=price&navCount=132&navAction=poppushpush&color=&pushId=W_APP_DRESSES&popId=WOMENS_APPAREL&prepushId=

http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=60&startValue=61&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=16162968&parentid=W_APP_DRESSES&sortProperties=price&navCount=132&navAction=poppushpush&color=&pushId=W_APP_DRESSES&popId=WOMENS_APPAREL&prepushId=

http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=60&startValue=61&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=16150666&parentid=W_APP_DRESSES&sortProperties=price&navCount=132&navAction=poppushpush&color=&pushId=W_APP_DRESSES&popId=WOMENS_APPAREL&prepushId= - yellow? turqoise? black? violet?

http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/40755
Rebecca Taylor
Zebra Cloque strapless dress

http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/37102
Miu Miu
Strapless tiered dress
$2,015
$295

A continuation of my fixation with AE...

When at the Parrot Refuge, one lovely bird decided to attack my dress that Steph was wearing. My favourite, throw on over anything - dress. The one with the polka dots of many different colours. ARGH!

So, now I have an excuse to buy a new dress. Aside from the previous posted ones, I like these:

http://www.ae.com/web/browse/product.jsp?catId=cat1320034&productId=0393_9148 - probably in white...
http://www.ae.com/web/browse/product.jsp?catId=cat10047&productId=prod4480675 - not sure what colour, they are slightly blah.
http://www.ae.com/web/browse/product.jsp?catId=cat380159&productId=2331_3301 - this is cute but the colour... reminds me of a hat my grandpa used to have!!
http://www.ae.com/web/browse/product.jsp?catId=cat380157&productId=2361_9518 - in pink crush, wild violet, or indigo water

Monday blues(ky)

Allergy season is definetly upon us. Ugh, so sneezy and sniffly.

Well, had a rather low-key weekend. Began to pack, and did some cleaning. We were supposed to go paintballing yesterday but no one was avaliable.
Had nachos both nights for dinner which were delicious, and will be my dinner tonight as I don't get home from work and working out till 9. Ugh.

While away on our mini vacation, Steph and I decided we were going to get in shape. As in go to the gym and start eating better in shape. A good idea, but man oh man am I not looking forward to it!

While we were away we went to Coombs, Butterfly World, and a Parrot Refuge. Super fun. Also did a photo shoot in the hotel room.

oh hey, sunshine

So today is Wednesday and I have two essays due.
I'm also supposed to be going up island to a resort spa with my friend Steph and her friend Sarah. A totally girlie trip, for tonight and tomorrow night. I'm getting distracted because I want to go out and buy a bunch of dresses for some fun photo shoots!

Like these:

http://www.ae.com/web/browse/product.jsp?catId=cat1320034&productId=1396_9177

http://www.ae.com/web/browse/product.jsp?catId=cat90104&productId=1396_9172

http://www.ae.com/web/browse/product.jsp?catId=cat90104&productId=1396_9171


I also really like this, just because I've wanted a romper for SO LONG:

http://www.ae.com/web/browse/product.jsp?catId=cat1460007&productId=prod4480569

easter monday

went paintballing today.
big greek dinner.
watched into the wild.
so tired...


also someone shot a pink paintball at my purse. it is splattered. i will try to get it off... but this may be a good chance to change up the purse once and for all!
due to lack on money i think i will just re-use my beach bag from last year...

Hoppy Easter!

Hoppy Easter!

Hoppy 4 months, Boudica!!

Grrr.

Waiting for Ni to get home from his buddy's bday. Was supposed to come home last night, taxi or phone me to get him. Did not hear from him till after 8 this am. Great.

So! Onto the chores.
I've started dark wash,
cleaned up Boudica's toys,
and will proceed with vacuuming shortly.

For school; I need to write two essays, do a bunch of mini discussions, and study for History and Anthropology. Those exams aren't until the 24th/25th so that's nice. Little bit of time still!

Hopefully my man gets home soon. By bus, taxi, I don't care. But I am not picking him up.

easter friday

planning a tattoo and a road trip.
mmhmmmm...



I ended up getting 2 bras from La Senza. They are racerback so better for my smaller shoulders. Wahoo - Ni likes them, too!

Wednesday

Done my exam! Sad news on the home front, though.
Muchos love sending your way ♥

Supposed to be viewing an apartment right now... They called like 5 minutes ago to reschedule for 6pm. GRR. Ni left work early to bike there. He is pissssssed.

Down on money so have been trying not to e-shop lately. It's not working.
I want these:

http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=32551&pid=652052
http://clubmonaco.com/042009/women_musthaves_1.asp (the bows are ADORABLE)
http://www.billabonggirls-usa.com/fashion.php#/dresses/JD10FDAK/



I have this now!!! http://www.aldoshoes.com/ca-eng/accessories/womens/necklaces/73776619-tregnago/59
It looks not great on the website, but is a great boost of colour. Also rather heavy. Oh well, I like it.

SUNSHINE

Outside, in my bikini, studying.
I am usually a wimp when it comes to the cold.
I'm in my BIKINI!

kung foo panda

Well, it's Sunday April 5th and I am SO tired.
Stayed out at Keelyn's Asian Themed Birthday Hoopla last night until 2:30.
It was Asian themed and Ni went as an elephant, me a panda!
There was Sumo Wrestling and a pinata.

Here are some photos...

tgif, hair and clothes edition

Me with straight hair!

In My Bag

... these posts are all the rage.
My bag, though, isn't a shiny Chanel or Gucci or anything fancy.

It is from Aldo, and it was $50 back in... ooh October?

pink wallet is also from Aldo
little pink and white polka dot coin purse
pink nail polish: L'Oreal "Trust Fund Baby"
mirror from China
Blistex lip lotion
bobby pins and a hair clip
my keys (I need a new key chain and lanyard!)
Canadian passport
Pure hand sanitizer
Body Shop makeup bag
my celly phone
Boom Box necklace

ALDO WEBSITE(s)

for the feet:

DRIZIN http://www.aldoshoes.com/ca-eng/women/sandals/fashion-flats/73823841-drizin/47?flagid=gladiatorglory in light green

STANAWAY http://www.aldoshoes.com/ca-eng/women/sandals/fashion-flats/73249982-stanaway/70?flagid=gladiatorglory in orange, white, or light yellow

CITRONE http://www.aldoshoes.com/ca-eng/women/sandals/fashion-flats/73708165-citrone/70?flagid=gladiatorglory in white or cognac

SERRETT http://www.aldoshoes.com/ca-eng/women/toronto-fashion-week/product/74003298-serrett/17 in ice


carry it all:
http://www.aldoshoes.com/ca-eng/handbags/shoulder-bags-totes/product/72988513-berbenno/68 in yellow or green

http://www.aldoshoes.com/ca-eng/handbags/clutches/product/73608893-yellow/83 if only it were a different colour because i like the feel of this one!

TGIF

It's Friday and I will be babysitting little J later. It's hard to believe in one month she will be two... May 3rd. I need to hop into the shower because I am straightening my hair today - first time since I got layers.
To be honest, I have done nothing with my hair since my cut, except scrunch it when it's wet. Makes the waves bigger which I like. I've gotten way more compliments on my hair since becoming a redhead, and I was a brunette for 20 years!!!

Need to figure out what to wear today. Probably something slouchy to roll around on the floor in...
will post pictures later. IF I remember!


bunny bisous xxoo

Niall calls me Trench Coat Mafia

... whenever I wear my trench coat which is becoming quite frequently.
Am currently reading the garance dore blog, which has very cute illustraions on it. Neat-o.
Was supposed to do a fashion shoot with my girlfriend today (she needs an upper) but she cancels. So kind of bummed but may self time myself. Once I get hair and makeup dids, anyways.

Heading over to A's today. Gonna do some baking, bring the bunny, have a girlie time :) She needs it.

lazy days

Top Model is on tonight. Man am I tired.
Boudica was trying to come sleep with us so about every 2 hours she would try to jump over her gate, resulting in a huge crashing sound and me getting up to see if she got out.
She finally did, at 5:45, ONE HOUR before Niall was going to get up. Silly wabbit, couldn't you have waited one whole hour?
She's cuddled in front of the fire right now, and I need to run out and get some new nail polish.
And clean the bathroom.
And start dinner...



I'm wanting some spring shoes, an oversized clutch, a frilly skirt or dress with tulle, to figure out how to style my hair!!