look what you find...

... when you're scrolling through old photos. These were taken at Vaughan Mills shopping centre the first year we moved here. We had found an IMAX theater near there and took the boys on a PA day to see a movie. Funny to think how far we were willing to travel for a little adventure back then. It's about 90 mins from us and we have never been back. After the movie we went to the mall that had just opened and one of the things we did was have our pictures taken in the instant photo booth. I love these pictures. The kids were so cute, and we had such a wonderful day together. Thinking of that with tomorrow being Thanksgiving and how thankful I am to have these three "men" in my life. Tomorrow we are heading out for our Fall family photo. We have big plans, so I hope we get some good shots.

mon beau chapeau goes local!

I'm so excited to announce that Mon Beau Chapeau is going local on Tuesday! I will be selling my hats in one of our local stores!!!! I'm so thrilled. I'm hoping they sell and that I get to see people wearing them. I have put a lot of love and detail into making them so I hope they fly off the shelves. Here's a selection of hats that will be going for sale (hopefully she will be taking all of them). If you want a better look you can click on each individual picture for a better view. Warning - shameless plug - if you would like to custom order a hat (special color, matching scarf, flower/no flower etc) drop me a line at: styleinspiration@ymail.com

and we can get something made for you. I figured I can do that as it is my blog - haha!

On Wednesday Kaedo had the opportunity to play in a day long soccer tournament for his school team. They played 5 games. They won 3, tied 1 and lost one. He was thrilled with how well they did. He was equally thrilled that he got to come home at 2pm instead of going back to school. I got the opportunity to stop by and watch one game and Craig watched one and took all these great pictures. If anyone would like the large one of him with his hat on, let me know and I'll print one for you. He is still in rep tryouts and we are hoping for the best for him. It is a large commitment, but he truly wants to do it. We'll see in the next couple of weeks what happens.

Week 2

Good morning all - it is 7:30 am and I have been for a run, had a shower, gotten ready for the day, photoshopped my photos and read about the sad passing of Steve Jobs - a true visionary of our time. Busy morning for those like me who love the comfort of their bed!

Yesterday Craig so kindly took the gnome picture for me as I was at a Mental Health Awareness Breakfast yesterday morning and had totally forgotten about it. This picture is gorgeous and I really think he should take on this role as he just captured them beautifully.

The weather is supposed to be nice today and I have a few things planned and some exciting news to share later on in the weekend.

Sterling has ortho this morning and we are hoping to get some news about when his tracks are coming off. He is so looking forward to chewing gum. I better start buying his "braces off" basket. I promised him a gift basket full of caramels and gum and other yummies he hasn't be able to eat for the past three years, so we are anxiously waiting to hear when the big day is. Shirley - by Christmas you may be able to buy him Juicy fruit gum again!

Tis The Season - almost!

NEWS NEWS NEWS!!!!!!

We're having company for Christmas! Mom and dad, Jessica and the girlies will all be here to celebrate with us. It has been 8 years since we have spent Christmas together and we are so looking forward to blending some of their traditions with ours. We will be having lots of fun and I just can't wait. Like last year, when the littles came to our place, it will be so awesome to see Christmas through the eyes of little kids again. So fun. We will be doing reindeer food, fundue, pajama night, and even secret santa.

I can't wait!!!!

I love this picture. It is one I used when I used to work for Sandylion and it makes me happy. When things get tough, as they sometimes do, you always have each other to count on. This weekend has been a long one for us. Craig played football both Saturday and Sunday - and we are sure he cracked a rib playing on Saturday. Yesterday he played and got smoked in the shin and stomped on the foot. He is one hurtin' old geezer. He says he has never broken a bone but I think that might have come to an end. Since I know he doesn't comment on the blog, I am free to write this if I want to.

Kaedo had soccer tryouts this weekend and ended up practicing in the pouring rain yesterday morning. He was frozen and soaked by the time practice was finished. He spent the rest of the day in his pajamas.

Sterling didn't do much aside from a pile of homework that Craig helped him with. The weather was miserable so no biking this weekend. We are coming to the end of the season until he starts biking indoors at Joyride 150.

I finished a custom hat and scarf for a customer. Kinda cool. My first sale. I got my requests from the girlies so I will start working on some hats for them.

Very busy week this week with parent council, soccer tryouts, practice, a tournament, voting, program, two groups, an ortho appt and the dentist. We will be busy running around but it is better than being bored.

Exciting announcement coming tomorrow - stay tuned!

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Today finds us up and early with soccer tryouts and football. It is cold here this morning at 7 degrees but I'm not complaining. This weather gives me the opportunity to wear long sleeves and scarves ( and maybe a cute hat - haha ). Not too much planned here this weekend aside from soccer today and tomorrow and football both days as well. Sterling is in a foul mood this morning as his trip to the skate park was cancelled due to fair weather kids and not wanting to ride in this weather. I hated to break it to him that it was only going to get worse. Oh well, what can you do.

I thought I'd post pictures from 2003 (Sterling) and 2005 (Kaedo). This is the bike Sterling got from Amma and Baba for his birthday the first year we moved here. Kaedo was loving soccer back in 2005 and has continued with it pretty much every year since then.

Have a wonderful announcement coming up soon but will have to get the consent of all parties before hand. Look for that hopefully in the next week.

I'll also be updating my etsy shop with some more hats this week, so keep an eye out for those. Your comments are always welcome.

Have a great weekend!