So today we went to Steveston. But first, we went tattoo shopping.
Tonia has it set in her head to get something like "HASAN IS THE BEST PERSON IN THE WORLD" written into her forehead, so after Kadin had his lunch we went to Dutchman Tattoos to check it out. Ok, so she's really going for a nice design that she fell in love with years ago.
No tattoo today, but she'll be calling them tomorrow to set up a pre-appointment where the actual design is fleshed out before the actual appointment with the artist.
So after that, we headed over to the Steveston docks. It's just a beautiful place, and Kadin had a great time hitting on all the ladies in this little Irish gift store. And in this art store. And on the street. And in the parking lot. See a theme here?
It was very hot today.
Tonia doesn't like the heat.
It was very crowded there.
Tonia doesn't like crowds either.
Hasan thought he was being very funny all the time.
Tonia doesn't always find Hasan as funny as he thinks he is.
Maybe I'll get my fish and chips another day....
Today we decided to throw caution to the wind and feed Kadin some McDonalds. Ok, maybe not.
Actually, we took him to Metrotown to shop for his first Halloween costume; A teeny, tiny bee suit! He's following a proud tradition of Halloween dressing up, started by yours truly. Look here.
We still have to determine what exactly we're doing on Halloween, other than (of course) showing off our wee little bumble-bee to the WORLD.
Today Kadin met my cousin Maleeha and his Dadi's (Urdu word for grandmother, in this case used for great-aunt's) Popy, Chubbo & Roohi. It was an absolutely wonderful time! They just went nuts over him! Maleeha had her fair share of baby-madness as well, mind you.
Today Kadin met my cousin Maleeha and his Dadi's (Urdu word for grandmother, in this case used for great-aunt's) Popy, Chubbo & Roohi. It was an absolutely wonderful time! They just went nuts over him! Maleeha had her fair share of baby-madness as well, mind you.
Kadin made out with some excellent loot: Ceramic letters spelling his name, several great outfits (including a nice vest & his first tie!), an Ottawa Senators track suit (heh), a hand knitted blanket, a nicely framed picture of his Maham & Zahrah Phuppo (Urdu word for aunt) , and a generous contribution to his education fund.
Although Tonia & I spent a great afternoon just hanging out with them, it was clear Kadin was the star attraction. Hell, he even had his Dadi's fighting for the right to change his diaper!
The afternoon finished with Kadin taking a luxurious nap in a soft hotel bed. We'll be sure to be spending more time with his Maleeha Phuppo and assorted Dadi's before they leave on Monday.
Today Kadin met my cousin Maleeha and his Dadi's (Urdu word for grandmother, in this case used for great-aunt's) Popy, Chubbo & Roohi. It was an absolutely wonderful time! They just went nuts over him! Maleeha had her fair share of baby-madness as well, mind you.
Today Kadin met my cousin Maleeha and his Dadi's (Urdu word for grandmother, in this case used for great-aunt's) Popy, Chubbo & Roohi. It was an absolutely wonderful time! They just went nuts over him! Maleeha had her fair share of baby-madness as well, mind you.
Kadin made out with some excellent loot: Ceramic letters spelling his name, several great outfits (including a nice vest & his first tie!), an Ottawa Senators track suit (heh), a hand knitted blanket, a nicely framed picture of his Maham & Zahrah Phuppo (Urdu word for aunt) , and a generous contribution to his education fund.
Although Tonia & I spent a great afternoon just hanging out with them, it was clear Kadin was the star attraction. Hell, he even had his Dadi's fighting for the right to change his diaper!
The afternoon finished with Kadin taking a luxurious nap in a soft hotel bed. We'll be sure to be spending more time with his Maleeha Phuppo and assorted Dadi's before they leave on Monday.