Complaints? Take a number!

You just can't please all the critics...

First there was the barrage of complaints about the length of time since the last post, and then lots of whining about the lack of me.

Well I'm not too vain, as you all well know, but I was even accused of not going on this latest trip. As if my parents would be so cruel.

So as answer to all those haters out there, this blog features lots of me! In case you forgot, I love me some bacon: feel free to provide a side or two as a housewarming gift.
Madeleine shows me some love.
What a cute pair, n'est pas?
Mmm, unguarded pillows? Advantage Burns.
Because I like to share the spotlight, here's a random Madeleine outtake from blog postings past.

USA, A-Okay

It was time for a little weekend vacation, so off the family goes to Deception Point, Washington.

There is a famous bridge.
And here is a cute baby in front of a famous bridge.
A small American pop.
In the USA, it is actually sunny.
In America, they have this neat thing called swings.
Mom and Madeleine at the beach.
Have suitcase, will travel.
The key to successful parenting.

Weekend fun

Hello there loyal dog blog readers! Here's what we've been up to lately.

Hanging out in our old home - counting down the days until we get all that extra space!

Enjoying, the err, nice Vancouver summer weather?!?
Actually one of the highlights was going down to Iona Beach for a little footie! Madeleine is gearing up for the World Cup.
"Pass to me Moma! I'm open."
A race for the free ball.
Don't tell M, she can't use her hands, it will ruin the fun.
There was also a visit to Burnaby to check out this sweet model train park. Despite the deluge Madeleine enjoyed herself.
Cuteness!

May Two-Four

You can really feel that summer is in the air! We've begun that amazing stretch where every month has a long weekend. There was a little bit of rain early on, but that did stop the Baby M from putting the roof down and driving off to the Children's Festival in Kitsilano.

We went to a concert, which was fun, but didn't allow photography. To be completely honest - and I always am - there wasn't a whole lot going on at this so-called festival. Well, there were tall giraffes. Or at least one. And I guess it's not that tall. And it's made of wood. And it was actually outside the festival...

No matter, the lack of anything to do meant that there was lots of time for photos.
Lots and lots of time.
This weekend was also Mom's Birthday. Here Madeleine helps her wish for a better Children's Festival next year.
Cuteness.
By popular request, here's an encore photo from Uroma's visit last weekend. Auf wiedersehen!

Visitors!

Opa was in town this weekend for the big event: his 60th birthday.

This of course is a really big deal, so much so that his mother came all the way from Ottawa for the big party. This was her first time ever in BC.

For those of you on this Earth who aren't regular dog blog readers (all three of you), would it surprise you to know that Baby M is a tree lover? This occasionally causes a conflict between her and I.
To further her appreciation for nature, Madeleine suggested that we all head off to the Bloedel Conservatory to check out some flora and fauna. As you can see, Baby M was the guide of this safari.
Oh no! What is this wild beast with the big melon that's snagged Madeleine? Whew, it's only Dad.
In all seriousness there all lots of smart talking birds...

and plenty of lovely flowers. Yet the geniuses at the Park Board want to close it. The best thing you can do to prevent this tragedy is go visit the Bloedel Conservatory yourself.

Cuteness intermission!
Family time!
A quiet walk in the park.
Madeleine tells her Uroma all about the big day tomorrow. First stop...
Stanley Park!

Home of many totem poles.
Opa had this wise idea to do a mock photo with ascending generations as part of the pole.

The highlight of the whole weekend of course was Opa's birthday party.

Baby M and Momma hanging out on the patio at the Granville Island Hotel, scene of the crime.

Here is Opa showing off his framed Mr. Hockey autographed photo.

The main event was the birthday cake. 60 years old, I don't event think they make a calculator powerful enough to figure out what that is in dog years.
Madeleine had no problem-o finishing off her slice.

The birthday party was pretty special and made for some awesome photo-ops. Enjoy!

Bonus photo! So the GM of the Canucks says that part of the problem with the team this year was that they weren't big enough..