Cookie Cutters, Protesting And My Lisa Leonard Necklace

When I went to bed last night, I was all motivated to get my housework done today. I planned my whole day out in my mind so that I would make the best use of my time.

Just as I fell asleep, one word popped into my mind.

McCalls.

Oh sweet mercy.

McCalls is a HUGE baking supply warehouse that I have been wanting to go to for awhile now but never seem to get around to going. I knew I had to go.

This morning the children and I took Ian in to work and we headed off to find this baker's paradise.

And.it.did.not.disappoint.

Wall to wall stuff. From chocolate molds to cake pans, ribbon and sparkling sugar in every colour, cake toppers and candles, fondants, an entire wall of cookie cutters, all sorts of packaging and baking utensils.... I could go on and on AMEN.

In order to shop there I had to purchase a membership for $25. I struggled with that because I don't like to spend money if I can help it, but figured this place was destined to become my second residence so I paid for it. And I bought new cookie cutters.

See?



I can't wait to use them.

I spent an hour and a half in that place. It passed in the blink of an eye.

Oh Mama was happy.

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On our way home we passed City Hall. Sam is learning all about the government at school right now, so I explained to him what City Hall was and what happens there. There were tons of people milling around, and several police cars parked out front. I told the children it looked like there was a protest going on.



When we passed by I read some of the signs. They were protesting the removal of two American Boxers from two different families by Animal Control. Apparently AC believe they are actually pitbulls, a breed that is becoming illegal in our province, and they want to destroy them. There's a big hoo-ha going on about it.

The children were quiet for a moment, then started talking about how wrong they felt it was to kill these dogs. We decided to go home and make some signs, then go back and protest along with everyone else. Once their signs were made we headed back downtown, Willow in tow.

Here are my little protesters:



Julie with a fellow protester:



This lady was really into the cause:



In case you were wondering, I was not there as a supporter today. I do believe that pitbulls are a dangerous breed, but I don't think that destroying them is the answer. But my children had a heart for this cause so I had no problem taking them today. What beautiful hearts they have.

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Guess what FINALLY arrived on Friday??



My Lisa Leonard Necklace, that's what! I won a $40.00 gift certificate from my buddy Arizona Mamma at Our Daze In The Desert last month.



Isn't it pretty??

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What were YOU up to today?