she came and went

so it has been a week since my mom has been here and i have not written about any of it. SOOOO here is a little summary of all the events that occurred during the 2011 mother visit.

1. went on a roadtrip to calgary. visited my great aunt (who i think i have seen in atleast 16 years...yikes) and my mom's cousins.
2. numerous expeditions to the mall where even mark accompanied us once (a promise of chapters may have been made)
3. a mandatory trip to costco for a hot dog of course...
4. a bridal/engagement shower may have occured leading me to think that mark is WAY more bridal than myself
5. wedding dress shopping AND buying. one solo trip with just my mom (exactly how i wanted it) and then with a crew to see if they also thought the dress was the dress...IT WAS!
6. brunch (mark's favourite meal) at the sawridge. a place that mom swears dad needs to visit.
7. renting "the girl with the dragon tattoo" and all of the sequels. very enjoyable, if not a little risque.
8. going on a mother/daughter (plus friend) movie date like we used to. (p.s. jeaninne said it was like hanging out like old times at your old house).
9. sushi attack for jimi's belated birthday party with sugar overload after.
10. waking up early in the morning to see the royal wedding...craziness!!!
11. babysitting a little gal.
12. lobster rolls!! YUM!

plus many more events but overall it was nice to have her around just be there.
glad you could come up mom. lots of people sure missed you (of course i am included in that combo). glad that you got to see all your friends, we got to spend lots of time together, and you got to go on a bonding shopping trip with my little bro.

glad you made it safe back home and that you are with dad. lets face it: he totally missed you!
love you lots
xoxoxoxo