Hello November.

A month that is both a dread as we get closer to

darker nights and cold weather, and a sweet month

with a number of special days, including three of us

in our little family with birthdays. We had truly a

great Summer, but Fall seems to have gone by way

to quickly. We've had 1 small adventure with snow.

It melted quickly but I'm sure the true weather will

show up soon. Until then, I'm still going to enjoy

the little bit of Fall colors that are still hanging on.

Soon the warm colors will become white and crisp!

Hope you're still enjoying an amazing Fall season.

💗 Chy 💗

Hello August

One of my favorite Summer months, while waiting for

my very favorite season of Fall. I love August for a few

reasons ~ it's our Wedding Anniversary each year. It's

the month of my mom~in~laws birthday. And my sweet

cousin too. I loved August as a kid when we spent lots

of time out at our grandparents cottage on the beach. I

loved it as a kid when we would go shopping for new

clothes and back to school supplies. I always start my

Christmas shopping and planning in August. And now

that I've started mastering the art of gardening, this is the

best time of year for my growing landscape. All in all,

this is the loveliest month around! What do you think?

💗 Chy 💗

Snowflake Greeting.

Yes, we do still have some of our Christmas

decorations up at the childcare centre. It seems

in a month that tends to be "dark" and gloomy

that the more sparkle we have, the better we do!

💗 Chy 💗

Hello December.

The month of snow, celebrations, love and gifts! I

love this month, though I wish it was less busy and

more spread out. Truly a time of spreading joy and

cheer. We have the snow. Bring on the celebrations!

💗 Chy 💗

Goodbye October.

A very busy and productive month.

Getting ready for our centre and Hygge.

~ Chy

Goodbye July.

It was a great month, with many new

memories to cherish and experiences

to reflect back on. Growth, healing, and

progress were made in this hot month!

~ Chy

Goodbye February.

It was unseasonable warm, without any snow,

until this week. So now we're starting to leave

Winter and get ready for Spring, only to have

Winter finally show up! Thankful our region

is not being hit as hard as down south but also

thankful the snow may help us have less fire

concerns this Summer. More storms in the

next week. But Spring will soon be here. Yes!

Are you ready for this next season?

~ Chy

Goodbye January.

Saying goodbye to an amazing

month. It was so cold for a few

weeks but we are fortunate to

work from home. And then we

headed into a warming trend

that makes it now feel like we

have entered Spring! Last year

was beyond hard so I'm hopeful

that 2024 is a better year. All we

can do is work hard, and hope!

Goodbye January. You were great!

~ Chy

Goodbye July. Welcome August.

Every day, I try to find the good in a World

where there are so many moments of pain

and despair. July was beautiful in so many

ways, and yet still hard on a daily basis. I

look forward to August and hope it comes

with good days, sweet new memories and

beautiful moments with family and friends.

Goodbye hot July. Welcome calm August!

~ Chy

Goodbye June!

It was an "interesting" month,

a busy month, an unreal month

and a bit quiet of a month when

we were away. Goodbye June!

~ Chy

Blogtober.

I've done "Blogtober" in the past but in the busyness

of the last couple of months, I completely forgot! I

will join in, late, but still committed. So watch for

updated posts until the end of the month for October.

Will  you be joining in on "Blogtober?"

~ Chy

Hello February.

Hello February! A shorter month, with a focus on

love, flowers, chocolate and family. We have a long

weekend about half way through as well. It's not as

dark as January and closer to March! A good month.

~ Chy

Hello November.

Hello November! In our house, this is a big birthday month. The 6th is our grandson's 10th, the 19th is dh's and mine is on the 30th. I also have friends and colleagues who are all celebrating at some point this month. This month is also when our snow will traditionally arrive, but often leaves again if the weather stays warm like it is expected for this week, with temps in the double digits again. A good time to take down the Halloween decorations and start to get the Christmas ones put up. The lights on the cottage are all done. We had them lit up for last night and it was a hit with our neighbors and the little goblins. Clear white so really, the lights go with anything. We will leave them up all year ~ so much easier next year and when they are not lit up, you don't really see them. One job off the task list.

Our son and future daughter~in~law are coming for a short but sweet visit the week of November 10th. We're hoping to have our Christmas decorating down by then so that we can have a little celebration as we won't see them this year for the holidays. An early but heartfelt Christmas together. 

For the rest of the month, I hope to do more painting, some trim work (think board and batten), a Fall purge, set up the last bits in my grief office at the family centre, write at least 2 grants for funding, finish up our Christmas shopping, mail holiday cards and connect with a few friends that we've only been chatting online. Busy but productive month!

What have you got on tap for November?

Is it a super busy time or nice and quiet?

~ Chy

Goodbye May ....

It was a lovely and full month. But

really,  May went way too fast!

~ Chy

November.

Welcome to the month of falling

leaves, long Christmas lists, snow

and many birthdays in our house.

A month of cozy celebrations.

Hello June.

The last month of school before a well

deserved Summer Break. A month of

blooms and growing gardens. A month

of sunshine and warmth, thunder storms

and late nights. A month of a birthday for

our second son. A month to truly celebrate.