Agent Story releases her new CD!



One of our favorite clients and performers - Agent Story - is celebrating the release of her new CD Agent Story: Tales from the Briefcase THIS Saturday, at one of our favorite book stores.

Come experience a story with Agent Story at Once Upon a Huckleberry Bush.

If you see me at the event, please say hello and I'll send you a complimentary image of your child!

Chick Pea Children's Boutique



Remember this post? The same fabulous shop - Chick Pea Children's Boutique - in New Westminster is having a grand opening celebration TODAY, Sunday, March 9th from 12-4.

Check out their new blog for the invitation.

If you have little ones in your life (whether your own or not!), this is the place be! They have the most wonderful and fabulous assortment of clothes, shoes, books and toys.

See you there!

Happy Birthday Canada!

Our family's activities on Canada usually include a trip to Millenium Park in Cloverdale. We packed a picnic lunch, some sunscreen & our patriotic gear!

For those of you who haven't been - Canada Day at Millenium Park is a large field with two bandstands set up like a country fair. There is a huge grassy area lined with community & commercial booths giving away information and swag, while local talent performs on two stages. There are carnival rides, a strawberry tea for seniors, birthday cake & lots of people watching opportunities! And for the planners among us, there is free, well organized parking!

The kids & adults love it! Favorites this year include beading bracelets in a tipi with the fabulous Mercy (her aborignal name translates into English as 'pearl skipping across clear blue waters'), driving go-carts, and saying hello to Premier Campbell, Mayor Watts & (my personal favorite) Lui Passaglia from the BC Lions.

Last year's fortification:


Finding ways to keep cool is always a challenge:


As is finding shade:


Isn't that Canada flag T-Shirt great? For all you mothers who enjoy thinking about children's clothing - I just want to share with you that this is the last year my three kids can wear this great T-Shirt - my oldest has officially graduated into 'older boy' sizing!

And for those hockey fans that are wondering why I haven't mentioned hockey in a post about Canada Day - the father of the family was wearing his Heritage Classic T-Shirt. If you ask him, he'll tell you all about it!

A few weeks ago, I was stuck in traffic on Front Street in New Westminster (we were headed to IKEA), and I looked over to my left, and low and behold, there was the cutest little children's boutique. Traffic started moving again, so I didn't have time to get the name, but they had some sweet dresses and toys in the window.

So today I took a quick drive back to Front Street, and entered Chick Pea Children's Boutique. What a great place! It is filled with the loveliest things for small children - from the softest newborn clothes, funky shoes, fancy Trish Scully Dresses, to feeding journals and funny Jaffa T-Shirts for my older boys. Many items are locally sourced, and would make wonderful gifts to welcome a new baby.

It is nestled in an interesting area inbetween some antique and retro furniture shops. It was like stumbling on a little treasure box - well worth the trip. And besides, it is very close to Army & Navy, and their shoe sale is coming up!

Sarah, the owner, is wonderful, and I'm looking forward to many big things from this charming boutique!