May & June 2023

I don't think it's a coincidence that my last post was in October, which was right before our household got hit with Covid:/ Since I mentioned the big C, I will say we all faired well with the actual virus, although that has varied for each of us since. I was hit hard with fatigue and brain fog, and that hasn't returned to my post covid state. Yes, I know we are in the midst of the toddler/preschooler years, but I noticed quite a difference when I got the virus and it simply stayed the same. Since Covid, Kenna-Rae has had a cough that seems to get aggravated when she reaches a certain point of physical activity that hasn't gone away, so we are currently investigating if Covid trigger asthma for her. We have also had cold after cold since, with no more than a few weeks healthy at a time. None of this is making parenting busy little bodies (even busy when sick) any easier, but we are managing (possibly hanging on by a thread at times...). 

In the time since, I have come to realize that how on top of blog updates I am, is a good reflection of how I am managing. But as I allow myself to let go of expectations for myself, be kinder to myself and have self-compassion I am finding my way back. I know summer is nearly over but it feels like I should do a little post for May and June, given we have 3 birthdays in that time, and this was the first year we had more 'normal' celebrations. I will share some pictures from Aaron, Kenna-Rae, and Violet's birthdays with are within a 2.5 week time span, and then some highlights from May & June. In a few weeks I will share some pictures of highlights from the summer.

Aaron's birthday (May 16)

Kenna-Rae's birthday (May 17)

We had Kenna-Rae's fav dinner which is pizza, and a watermelon cake

Checking out her new bike

Visiting the museum in Courtenay

Hagel Park, one of our fav local parks

Walk with daddy

Riding her new wheels along the seawalk

Playing with the crib my grandpa built for me when I was a little younger than Violet

Kenna-Rae has started accompanying me for shopping, which has been very exciting for her.

Violet's birthday (June 3)

Bubble fun

Brunch visit with my brother, Nicole, Kane, & Kole

Pretending to nap, 

if only actual nap time was this easy

Cruising along the seawalk

In June we wrapped up Strong Start for the year, a fun visit from the RCMP.

Violet will return in the fall, but Kenna-Rae with be on to preschool.

Our first visit to Hollyhill farms 

Playground shenanigans

Beach day fun

This has definitely been the busiest summer we have ever had, so stay tuned for some great photos!

October 2022

I am way behind with my blogging! We spent November as a family with Covid:/ Although in the big picture we all faired quite well overall, even now in January the fatigue is still present. More on that in the November post...

The weather and temperatures in October was stunning, and we got outside a lot soaking up every sun ray we could get to prepare for the winter ahead. We spent so much time outside it was great!

Aaron took Kenna-Rae to colleagues and she was absolutely thrilled to sit on the tractor.

Hanging out on the swing in the back yard

A visit with Gramps

KR getting her final immunization. She loves saying hello to Mr Tyee. 

Carving pumpkins for Hallowe'en

Granny and Grandpa Jim arrived for a visit at the end of October right before Hallowe'en.

Little kitty and elephant

Family Photo Shoot October 2022

We did what is becoming our annual family photo shoot wth Nycky-jay at Bluetree Photography. 

We headed to Willow Creek (one of the girls' favourite places to play), and were pleasantly surprised with a gorgeous autumn scene and stunning light.

Here are some of the amazing photos she captured for us:)