Proud Canadian Mugs

Things I love about Powell River...

'You may have my Double-Double when you can pry it from my cold, dead hand.'

"What's on your flag that you have to cover it up with a big leaf?"

"It's amazing, Darlin', just how fast the kids grow up!"

Butterfly Woman

"Her first word was 'paparazzi'. "

Cry babies.

Impressing dad.

"Those are the names of your children? I went a different route...I memorized my kids' names."

"Your children are adorable...and so shiny!" "Thanks. I them in dish detergent."

'You must be very proud Daphne.'

"Mother, I think I'm good enough to exhibit on the living room walls now."

'Sure, a drawing on Facebook has coverage, but nothing wows the family like a spread on the fridge.'

Children's artwork exhibition.

'Well, he's definitely got your nose...'

'I'm afraid he's at that age when he's into everything!'

"Isn't he the spitting image of his Dad?"

'Oh Darling, you must be so proud: Your first wart!'

'Wow! Your kid looks a lot like you!'

"I won it for being the most noncompetitive in preschool."

'She posted her first blog today.'

'Is THIS the way you plan to spend your peak learning years?'

'It could have been worse...she might have chosen banking.'

"Vanessa has done a not bad de Kooning."

"We're so proud. Only 5 months old and already knows how to scroll and swipe."

'Dear, Junior ate his first house today!'

"Oh, she talk a lot...but only about her children."

Retired Canadian t shirt guy.

This is Twig's scene. Get ready! That's her! Where? There! Too late. Nice shot of Jessie Caldwell. Wasn't she fabulous.

'It is a big day! Ten years ago, yout dad joined the union!'

"We're going to the park to size up the competition."

"Little Lucas doesn't go anywhere without his weighted blanket."

'Every child is an artist but it appears your Candice is a plumber.'

"Anything interesting happen over the weekend, Frank?"

"Now, is this the kind of painting your Mommy would be proud to post on her Instagram?"