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This Little Guy Needs a Name!

October 26, 2012 By Lena

Hola Readers! I’m currently sailing off the coast of Cozumel, Mexico… ready to embark on our final day trip before we turn around for home. Our adventure aboard the Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas has been EPIC! It’s been such a treat spending time with my family, enjoying the splendor of the largest cruise ship in the world, and of course, witnessing how Fisher Price makes family travel a cinch.

Now, before I leave you for the day, I couldn’t let another moment go by without introducing you to the newest member of our family!

(Do not adjust your computer screens. You did NOT stumble upon some car buff’s blog – the following pictures are just me appreciating a fine machine when I see one.)

You may remember that a few years ago, “Scarlett” joined our family – a red MINI Cooper with sassy white bonnet stripes. She was my favourite gal for zipping around in – and I must say, she made parking in downtown Toronto a LOT easier! And, of course you know about Ryder’s fascination with MINI Coopers, encouraged by spending copious amounts of time zipping around with Mommy.

Well, when the time came to trade Scarlett in, I just couldn’t give up the FUN of driving a MINI Cooper. Hey, I’ve become accustomed to taking corners at 50 km/hr… how was I supposed to give that up? Plus, there was no way Ryder would ever forgive us if we didn’t indulge in another one of his favourite cars.

Hence, just before we left for the #FisherPriceonRoyal press trip, we picked up the newest member of our family! Meet our Black MINI Cooper Bakerstreet!

LOVE my new MINI! Special thanks to the entire staff at MINI Oakville – especially Brad and Mark – for making this purchase the BEST ever. Seriously, all my shopping should be this effortless!

Now we’ve *almost* settled on a name for our newest addition, but I’d love to hear your suggestions! And in case you’re wondering, our new car is a DUDE, so boy names only please!

Have a wonderful weekend and I’ll be back to chat next week! xx

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: cars, fun, Mini Cooper, Mini Oakville

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Comments

  1. Huguette E.

    October 26, 2012 at 7:07 am

    Nice! First name that came to mind when I saw this car was ‘Henry’.

    • Lena

      November 7, 2012 at 10:49 am

      Love it – Henry. That could grow on me ;)

  2. Allie

    October 26, 2012 at 10:04 am

    I am so jellie!!!!!!

    Lena Love your new wheels!

    How about JET!

    • Lena

      November 7, 2012 at 10:49 am

      Thanks Allie! Love Jett – with two T’s!

  3. Diana @ Toronto Teacher Mom

    October 26, 2012 at 12:24 pm

    He’s beautiful! Congratulations on the newest addition to your family! I am going to retract my previous answer of 007 and suggest Elvis cause this baby makes me week in the knee. I’m all shook up!

    • Lena

      November 7, 2012 at 10:50 am

      Gawd I love you! Hahaha thanks!

  4. Jennifer k

    October 26, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    Congrats. What about just Cooper.

    • Lena

      November 7, 2012 at 10:50 am

      Smart and to the point. Thank you!

  5. Margaret Imecs

    October 26, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    Beautiful car! Charlie ?

    • Lena

      November 7, 2012 at 10:50 am

      Duly noted! Thanks so much Margaret!

  6. Cassandra S. (@chickytoo82)

    October 26, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    He looks like an Edgar for some reason :) Congrats, you have good taste in cars.

    • Lena

      November 7, 2012 at 11:12 am

      Thanks Cassandra! I’m sure your taste is just as impeccable :)

  7. Shirley

    October 26, 2012 at 9:19 pm

    Neat little car. Lance?

    • Lena

      November 7, 2012 at 11:24 am

      Good one. Very knightly!

  8. Natasha W

    October 26, 2012 at 10:11 pm

    Herbie. I have no idea why I’m naming it after the VW beetle of the Disney movies, but why not??

    • Lena

      November 7, 2012 at 11:24 am

      Why not indeed! He does kind of look like one – or maybe Herbie’s bad, older brother!

  9. Helen Matte

    October 27, 2012 at 10:49 am

    Charles

  10. Karla Sceviour

    October 27, 2012 at 11:21 am

    Michael :)

    • Lena

      November 7, 2012 at 11:25 am

      Noted, Helen and Karla! Thank you!

  11. Victoria Ess

    October 27, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    Congrats, he’s a beaut! I am so amused that so many readers suggested Charlie/Charles — I was going to suggest that name because that’s the name of my car!

    • Lena

      November 7, 2012 at 11:25 am

      Hahaha that’s great Victoria! And happy to see that your car is a dude, too!

  12. Kat E.

    October 27, 2012 at 2:09 pm

    Jhett (like Scarlett & Rhett and for jet black ;)

    • Lena

      November 7, 2012 at 11:25 am

      LOVE it!

  13. CQ

    October 27, 2012 at 5:58 pm

    Since it’s a Bakerstreet Mini, then I would consider a Holmesian name. Perhaps “John H” for Watson, or any of the available inspectors’ names might do.

    • Lena

      November 7, 2012 at 11:25 am

      That’s for the awesome inspiration!

  14. Sophia

    October 28, 2012 at 6:48 am

    Gorgeous car! How about Black Beauty?! :)

  15. J.

    October 28, 2012 at 1:13 pm

    Bethoven

  16. Brenda Penton

    October 28, 2012 at 3:02 pm

    Frank :) That is one beautiful car!

    • Lena

      November 7, 2012 at 11:26 am

      Great suggestions, Sophia, J and Brenda!

  17. Jane

    October 28, 2012 at 9:54 pm

    I’m with comments that suggested “just Cooper.” Anderson Cooper. Sterling Cooper (Mad Men). It’s sexy and sleek. Love the black rims!

    • Lena

      November 7, 2012 at 11:26 am

      Cooper IS very sexy and sleek. And we love the black rims too!

  18. Shirley

    October 28, 2012 at 11:55 pm

    I just test drove one. It’s a great car.

    • Lena

      November 7, 2012 at 11:27 am

      Oooh, it really is! MINI4LIFE!

  19. Michael

    October 29, 2012 at 8:00 am

    Kanye

    • Lena

      November 7, 2012 at 11:27 am

      Yeah, yeah…. don’t know if Ryder still likes that one…

  20. the brother

    October 29, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    Is BAKER a manly enough name? :)

    • Lena

      November 7, 2012 at 11:28 am

      Hmmm… not sure. I’ll put it down as a “maybe”.

  21. jennifer k

    October 29, 2012 at 4:42 pm

    What about Damon.

  22. jennifer k

    October 29, 2012 at 4:42 pm

    Or Stefan! :)

    • Lena

      November 7, 2012 at 11:28 am

      LOL! LOVE them both!

  23. Patti J.

    October 29, 2012 at 8:05 pm

    Nice ride! I’m thinking Ebony :D

    • Lena

      November 7, 2012 at 11:29 am

      Great suggestion Patti!

  24. Lori at Frugal Edmonton Mama

    October 30, 2012 at 12:03 pm

    LOVE this. I So want a mini but it’s just not feasible with the brood of kids that my uterus is all AHHHHHHHHHH BABBBBIIIIIEESSS.

    I will live vicariously through your awesome ride.

    I like coop!

    • Lena

      November 7, 2012 at 11:30 am

      Hahaha totally laughed out loud, Lori! Yes, our MINI days are numbered – but thank goodness they have family-sized versions ;)

  25. Marissa

    October 30, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    Awesome looking car Lena. How about Liam or perhaps Lenny?

    • Lena

      November 7, 2012 at 11:31 am

      I like Liam a lot! Thanks Marissa!

  26. Lina

    November 3, 2012 at 12:02 am

    I love MINI Coopers!! Good choice for a car! I’d suggest Sherlock, but a brown one would be more fitting. So, I’ll go with Davin.

    • Lena

      November 7, 2012 at 11:31 am

      Oooh… a dangerous and sleek name. Love!

  27. Debbie Bashford

    February 3, 2013 at 10:53 am

    Very nice car

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