Blonde Detective Agency

Thea in a starring role Originally uploaded by jrobertson@rogers.com Making a movie poster is all about having the right photo. A couple of years ago, Thea was a mad scientist for Halloween.

My creation Originally uploaded by jrobertson@rogers.com Okay Anne, Here's my creation. I didn't always pick the first photo that came up because sometimes it wasn't interesting. I did pick from the first page of picures though.

I've neglected this blog most shamefully. We just got back from camping at the Pinery and it was wonderful. My pictures are up on Flickr. This is just a quick update as I MUST go wash the bathroom floors.. I wanted to show you some photos of a couple of things I picked up at the Flea Market. I don't know what possessed me. Here they are: The coffee pot was $6. It say Wm. Rogers. I thought it was a pretty good price. Have no idea what I'm going to do with it though. And the cream pitcher and sugar bowl came with on the little tray. A set for $12. They don't match though and the little tray is nothing special. I think the creamer is the best of the bunch - it also says Wm. Rogers. The suger bowl is not marked and is a different metal. If any of you, have any use for this stuff or know someone who would like it, just speak up.

The crabapple tree in the front yard. The one time out of the year that the tree looks nice. The lilac bush in the back yard. We've had such a lovely cool spring that the lilacs have actually been in bloom for about a month! Yummmm - cupcake recipes! Thanks Auntie Anne! Ooooh and a beautiful apron! Here's Thea making one of the cupcake recipes! Notice how the cupcake cups are arranged. And here are the finished cupcakes. They were delicious! And here a couple of pictures of my friend Steve's amazing garden. I took these photos today (May 29). These are tree peonies!! Aren't they amazing. I've uploaded more photos of Steve's amazing garden on Flickr.

Remember that sweater I started back in December?? Here it is completed at last. Except for being blocked. It was ready for Valentine's Day. Here's my sweetie modelling it. I got a lot of work done on the sweater while out visiting my Mom and Dad. Here's my Dad looking pretty good after his surgery. And here's a photo of my lovely Mom... I also got a chance to visit with my brother. In Victoria, the grass is green and flowers are blooming... I wish I had a picture of what it's like here in Toronto but my camera has an E14 error at the moment.

Thea's Western Wall Originally uploaded by jrobertson@rogers.com Thea created this wonderful version of the Western Wall out of Sculpey for a recent Sunday School Project. It is not to scale but she wanted to represent the size of a person vs the size of the bricks used at the base of the wall.

Aaron's rocket powered boat Originally uploaded by jrobertson@rogers.com Aaron likes to create his own unique toys using Playmobil.

Have you heard about vending machines that dispense art? P1230494 Originally uploaded by jrobertson@rogers.com P1230495 Originally uploaded by jrobertson@rogers.com Ever since I heard about these art vending machines I have been wanting to see one and to try it out. On a recent trip to San Francisco, my sweet and thoughtful husband searched out an art-o-mat machine and tried it out for me. P1230504 Originally uploaded by jrobertson@rogers.com P1230505 Originally uploaded by jrobertson@rogers.com P1230506 Originally uploaded by jrobertson@rogers.com P1230507 Originally uploaded by jrobertson@rogers.com This is my treasure from the Art-o-mat machine in San Francisco. Isn't it wonderful? I love it. artomat treasure Originally uploaded by http://www.flickr.com/people/janeandhart/ Artomat treasure Originally uploaded by http://www.flickr.com/people/janeandhart/ Neck Garnish Originally uploaded by http://www.flickr.com/people/janeandhart/ The artist that created this lovely neck ...

Great News! Shayne and Rachel announce their engagement!!!! They are not doing the ring thing. Wedding in April! Woo Hoo!!! "Anne of Green Gables", Taryn got a new outfit from Auntie Anne and Thea got the book from Granny and Grandpa. Thea's rabbit, "Pippin", shows off his Christmas gifts. Thea knit the scarf and I knit the hat.

No, this isn't my tree. This is the tree at the Eaton Centre. It's enormous and covered in crystals. Aaron and Hart made a snowman during the first snowfall of the season. Notice the apple eyes. Thea and I checked out the Christmas windows at The Bay. Lovely. Thea, looking very sophisticated, at The Nutcracker. My little over-crowded tree. All the decorations are not even on. Thea has a collection of ornaments gathered from all of our outings to see The Nutcracker ballet over the years. She has 6 hanging on the tree. They are all girls. Aaron has a Nutcracker ornament and I have an egg. You can see three of Thea's decorations in this photo. I also have all the 12 Days of Christmas Eaton's ornaments. This year, the red bird is sitting at the the top of the tree.

Making good progress on my two knitting projects this week as I am in the Juror Pool. Today is Day 2. Yesterday, Day 1, our panel was called up (along with 3 others) for a murder trial. A murder trial that was projected to last 8 WEEKS!. Fortunately, we had already booked a vacation so I was excused from that one. Whew! Today, my panel and another panel were called up - they were still picking jurors at the end of the day so that will continue tomorrow morning. My name was selected near the end so HOPEFULLY the jury will all be picked by the time it's my turn to be considered. This trial is supposed to be shorter than the one yesterday but I'm not sure if my vacation plans will save me this time. In the Juror Lounge I have been spending my time reading, knitting my Noro striped scarf and knitting the red sweater for my darling hubby. So far I have been able to bring my pointy, dangerous weapons (a.k.a. knitting needles) through security although I have been told tha...

First, inspired by Brooklyn Tweed's lovely striped Noro scarf, I have started knitting my own Noro striped scarf. Here's a photo of the work in progress. Second, in a wild and crazy mid-life crisis kind-of-moment, I purchased a wild and crazy (for me) party dress. Here's a picture of Hart and I off to Auntie Gloria's party. I felt I needed to do this before I turn 50 and while my weight was down. I AM planning on keeping the weight off. The secret to getting on a dress like this (which has a lining that you can't see) is to leave it on the hanger and "dive" up to the light. If you don't do this, you risk getting tangled in the lining. You also have to watch how you sit since you don't want to bend the sequins when you sit down. I can report that the party was wonderful, the food was great, the decor was beautiful and it was great to see people we haven't seen in a while.

Mini and I were just sitting waiting for the light to change. When all of a sudden... It took a couple of hours of waiting until all the paperwork was finished and Mini and I could leave. Poor Mini will have to go get some bodywork done.