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October 28, 2024

First Snow!

As we settle in to our new home, our
new centre, we've joked about the first
snow that would soon arrive. In 2023,
the snow didn't arrive until December.


But this year, after a meeting in our
kitchen that is still waiting for a real
window, I came around the corner
to my office and squealed out loud!


Snow was falling in big flakes. It was
not sticking on the ground but falling
so lightly from the sky. My team all
started coming to see and we had a
bit of a laugh that we were so excited
to see the "white stuff!" We know it
will soon truly arrive and stay, and
then we won't be so excited to see it
anymore. For now, it made the day
feel warm and cozy inside and gave
us the chance to do more bonding
over our heaping cups of sweet tea!

Do you love the first snow each year?

~ Chy

October 2, 2024

Blogtober ~ Day 2.


October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Awareness Month. We have 2 events
this month that I'll share but for today, 
a photo of my childhood bear and 2
of the sweet bears that represent all
the babies we have carried and lost.

A beautiful month to remember our littles.

~ Chy

October 1, 2024

Blogtober ~ Day 1.

 

Today is the first day of Blogtober. I've participated
for the last few years and though I'm tagging along,
I am doing it in my own way. I miss the days of
blogging where everyone would participate in
"parties" and themes but it has changed so much.
I'm still in! But understand that others have moved
on. I love capturing life and though this year has
been incredibly busy, writing to share is so healing.

Are you participating in Blogtober 2024?

~ Chy

Hello October.


I love Fall. It's cozy, colorful and somehow
comforting. We work on getting the garden
put to bed, the garage organized and the lists
for Thanksgiving, November Break, birthdays
and of course, Christmas, all sorted. A time
to begin practicing Hygge again ~ not that I'm
sure we actually stop through the year. Walks
to memorize the garden before we can no longer
see it once it's covered in snow. And plans to
work on the dollhouses, scrapbooking and any
other art we can do while the leaves fall and
the weather changes, we embrace October!

Do you love the beautiful season of Fall too?

~ Chy

August 4, 2024

Right Here. Right Now.


What I'm wearing .... green leggings with a bow on the ankle, my purple Old Navy tank, a lacy green tank underneath and barefeet. Clean hair loose.

What I'm reading .... just finishing up Britney Spears' book. Not a fan but it's been an interesting read.

What's happening in my kitchen .... dinner is done, food prepped for the week, dishwasher just finished, laundry is done and the lights are out!

What's outside my window .... dark clouds and some thunder. We're supposed to get rain now for the next week. After 2 weeks of no rain, this is a welcome relief. 

What I'm thankful for .... calm in our life at the moment. Though it's going to get busy!

What I'm smelling .... the rain from outside. Love the smell of fresh rain. Never gets old.

What I'm hearing .... the tv, some conversation somewhere, silence at times.

What I'm crafting .... items for our upcoming Baby Steps Walk to Remember. Lots to do before our big community event on the 8th of September.

What's on my mind .... our amazing festival (successfully done), the new space (renos continue), our new programming (so scary) and the BSWTR event (will it go well?). 

Words to live by .... the quote above. Hope you enjoy this week's quote.

Having an amazing week!

~ Chy

August 1, 2024

Hello August ....


This year is flying by! I wish it would slow down
so I could catch up. Renovations on our new site
are taking all our time up, as well as all the behind
the scenes paperwork, meetings, decisions, and a
million different purchases to make. Love shopping
but this is way too much! My poor Mastercard! I
hope we'll be able to paint soon so we can get the
last bits done and move in. We start a new Summer
program today as a trial so we can figure out a few
things before we officially open. So much fun now
but lots of stress too. Looking forward to the long
weekend coming up to get some much needed rest.

How is your August going?

~ Chy

July 4, 2024

Counselling Space.


As we work hard to get our new centre's renos
underway, I'm realizing how much I'll miss our
little counselling space. When we took on this
space, it was painted grey and was not cozy or
comfy at all. But we chose a lovely green, then
found some furniture and our little fireplace, and
now our clients never want to leave! We plan to
duplicate this feeling at our new space. Hoping
we can make it just as lovely. It's going to take
a ton of work but we'll get there. Beyond excited!

~ Chy

July 1, 2024

Happy Canada Day!


 Happy Canada Day! Our country is only 157 years
old ~ still so young. So very proud to be Canadian!

~ Chy

June 22, 2024

Boot Sale.

Our local Antique Mall has 4 "Boot
Sales" every Summer, starting in May.
We love going and enjoy searching
for deals from the local sellers.


Our first find was this waterfall picture
in an amazing vintage frame. Impressive!


Next up was this beautiful Petit Point
piece of art. Even the frame is perfect!


A large piece of art for my new office
wall. It's metal and quite light but big!


A intricate bird cage for my new office.
Though I am loving it in our kitchen nook!


And finally, a sweet vintage Mother's
Day poem in a rustic frame. Sweet!


I will hang this but tuck it away and bring
it out each Mother's Day. A lovely find.

All of this added up to less than $40!

~ Chy

June 8, 2024

Lego in Vegas!


Loved the Lego display after we got
off the plane and we were trying to
find our way out to the Ubers to get
us back to our hotel. Had to stop and
take a peek to see if there were any
deals or items we don't have. Nope!

LV is not my favorite but happy to be here!

~ Chy

June 7, 2024

First Lunch in LV.


Not long after we landed and headed to the
hotel, we searched for a cool place to eat lunch.


This restaurant was in the hotel and we enjoyed
the food. A few staff had already arrived but we
didn't find anyone until after we had our lunch.
Then the fun began, but first, yummy, great food!

~ Chy

Almost in LV.


A little snack on the plane. I'm not sure
why, but our hostess gave us one of each!


Of course, the Las Vegas Airport would
have Lego in the terminal. Fun to shop!

Finally landed, safe and sound.

~ Chy

Vegas Baby!


Every other year, dh's company flies to
Las Vegas for a conference. I'm not a
fan of Vegas, but I love going to spend
time with his staff and enjoy adventures
that are planned for us all. Opposite years,
we go to the same conference, but it's in
Orlando, which I much prefer. On our
way and so far, our planes are on time.

~ Chy

June 1, 2024

Beautiful June.


It's still early but our garden is starting to bloom. So
many new sights to see every day. It's become a little
highlight of my day to take a stroll through the secret
garden and marvel at the colors. Welcome beautiful June!

~ Chy

May 31, 2024

Goodbye May.


A month of highs and lows, and everything
in between. So thankful for no fires this year!

~ Chy

May 29, 2024

Go Oilers Go!


It's tense in our little cottage in the big woods in
the moment. Yup, it's hockey playoffs, the finals
for the year, the quest for the Stanley Cup. Our
team, the Edmonton Oilers, is the last Canadian
team in the running, so there's a lot to be proud
of, and a lot to be nervous about. Hoping for a
win, as we haven't gone this far since 2006. I'm
so nervous, I end up cleaning and purging at
the same time the games are on. At this rate, I'm
going to have the most organized cottage ever!

Go Oilers Go!

~ Chy

May 28, 2024

May Memorial.









Each May, we gather to remember our sweet and
precious babies. We support families and increase
awareness about baby loss in our community. It's
a beautiful day full of sorrow and hope, memories
and love. We share names, stories, written words
that are buried. And tea before we head out to the
cemetery. This year, we started out with a beautiful
day but later on, a huge storm rolled in. Memorable.

~ Chy

May 26, 2024

Right Here. Right Now.


What I'm wearing .... jeans, bare feet and a light purple t that is comfy and a favorite.

What I'm reading .... my latest copy of Country Living British Edition. Always a month behind as I have to wait for it to come to Canada. Very worth the wait.

What's happening in my kitchen .... everyone is in bed and the kitchen is closed!

What's outside my window .... dark clouds and some thunder. A bit of rain but not much.

What I'm thankful for .... rain when we need it and sun when it's warm and bright.

What I'm smelling .... the rain from outside and the flowers that have bloomed in our garden.

What I'm hearing .... crickets. Or maybe they're frogs. Hard to tell some nights.

What I'm crafting .... dollhouse prep. Starting a new cross~stitch. Nothing else.

What's on my mind .... World events, my mom, new programs and our renovations.

Words to live by .... the quote above. So timely and how I'm now living life!

Hope you enjoy this week's quote.

Having an amazing week!

~ Chy

Conference Gifts.



My students and I had so much fun putting these
gifts together for all our conference attendees. A
variety of items, with inspirational notes and quotes.
Just enough love to inspire and encourage everyone.

~ Chy

May 25, 2024

Spring Conference.




We had our Spring Conference for Early Childhood
Educators today. Such a great day and on top of the
learning, there was connection and sharing. I'm so
proud to be part of this organization. New energy!

~ Chy