I'm Back! Life Lately

Friends I am finally back after a two month break!  Yep, I decided to step away in May until the end of school and boy am I glad I did.  Life was just FULL and I decided to step away from the blog and mostly social media in order to manage life/stress and ALL THE GOOD.  Let's do a quick check in with what's been going on!

School's Out for Summer!  June 27th was the official last day for the kids and June 28th was my list day.  In the fall Anya will be in Grade 9 (high school), Halie will be in Grade 12 (last year of high school) and I will be entering my 18th year of teaching at full-time Vice-Principal in the same school.  

Anya's Celebrations: Anya wrapped up her dance season with a final showcase, did another spring of baseball, was cast as Dodger in Oliver Twist and was FANTASTIC.  Also, she celebrated her last year of elementary school surrounded by her friends, family and teachers.  Oh and landed her first parttime job at the lake!  What a busy young lady.

Halie continues to love her horseback riding and has already had three shows and has plans to keep going this year.  She also applied and received a horseback riding scholarship.  Halie continues to work in the city part-time, and is hoping to work in a vet clinic this summer to explore that as a career option (fingers crossed).

Photography has been AMAZING this spring.  Families, maternity, grads, young love, etc.  Unfortunately I've had to say no to a couple of people because I knew I just couldn't keep up.  Please feel free to follow my FB page or IG account.

Friends.  It's been so busy that we haven't had a lot of one -on -one time with our friends.  But we were lucky to gather some of our favorite people for a BBQ, games and fire in June.  So good for the soul.  Always invest in those friendships, that's all I know.

Trying something new.  My teen daughter talked me into lash extensions.  I was so worried that I would have a reaction, sensitive eyes, and a little worried that I would end up loving them.  GUESS WHAT?!?  I love them.  Sigh, another possible monthly bill.

Loving these lip stains for summer.  They are on sale right now for $6, regularly $20!!!!  Soft Coral & Fearless Fuchsia.  

Reading...Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, the prequal to the Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Honestly I have just picked it up again, after the busy spring season.  I did however listen to People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry which w2as cure and a perfect BEACH read.  

Wearing in June!

Next week, I'll be sharing my new favorite bikini that I feel comfortable and confident wearing on the beach this summer as my body continues to change and approaches 42.  See you on Monday!

From This to That: Life Update

Well I am back from vacation and struggling to catch my breath.  Coming home from vacay and diving back into full-time work without any time to unpack, do laundry, get groceries, etc. is always a bit tricky, don't you agree?  Add on several delays, an unexpected overnight stay due to a misconnection, and getting hit with not only the cold but a MASSIVE snow storm that stopped our city.  Let's just say it's been a long 5 days.  So let's take a look at the life transformation that has happened in less than a week. 

From palm tree and beaches....

To brutal winter!  

Not only was it really cold when we arrived but then we endured a massive snow storm this past weekend.  We are used to snow but not like this and not all at once.  In my 18 years of teaching, we've ever called 2 snow days and yesterday was one.  We couldn't go anywhere and the city asked everyone to shut down and stay off the roads so that they could enact cleaning crews as quickly as possible.  

From cute bathing suits....

To snowsuits, Sorel boots, toque and mitts (and not to just look cute but to stay warm).

From relaxation....

To learning to snow blow and shoveling for hours.  

You guys, Logan left to spend the weekend with a buddy before the storm (my idea), but the result was that for the first time in my life I had to snow blow our three car driveway and shovel endless amounts of snow.  Now I've shoveled in the past but this was SOOOO much snow.  My dad was going to come but he couldn't drive to me because vehicles couldn't get through and he was stuck immediately.  But I did it and I am proud of myself and so grateful for all that my husband does for our family.  Also, I have no need to ever do it again, thank you very much.

In all honesty, life has been very good and I am happy to say that we are all happy and safe.  Back to regular routine tomorrow!  Also next Monday I'll be sharing the spring/summer PJ set everyone needs in their life.