With my brother in town, we headed out on a bit of a tourist trip yesterday, to have a wander around around Granville island and its colourful markets.
A staple of any visit to Granville island for us is the Kids Market, and the shop that specialises in puppets, especially the animal ones made by Folkmans.
Boo got her hand up an eagle
... a chipmunk...
... a mouse....
But the biggest hit of the day was the 'dress the kitten' mini sticker kit we picked up for a couple of bucks and kept the little lady busy for the rest of the day, and is still hanging in there although its adhesive qualities are now a little lacking. I used to love paper cut out dolls with their little clothes, particularly those you coloured/painted yourself. I remember having a very special box of them which I used to get out for great quiet play by myself, until the little tabs broke off and they had to be carefully repaired. I seem to remember my collection including some that we found in my nan's house, from my mum's childhood, which were very special. I don't think I'll rush out and buy any beautiful paper cut outs just yet though, judging by the short life of anything paperbased in the hands of the Boo!
And the rain stopped, the sun came out and Vancouver looked a whole lot more beautiful.
With rain forecast for at least the next six days, that is something to savour!
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