The First Half of September

I had to print a picture of Blake to give to his grade 1 teacher at “Meet the Teacher” night and he actually gave me a nice smile!  Miracles happen every day!

Kiera discovered Pic-a-Pop this summer when her friend had one, so on a warm September evening, we went on a family bike ride to get Pic-a-Pops for the kids.

Trying out a new hairstyle

Kiera brought home this drawing from school which I thought was funny.

The weather was gorgeous on September 13, so we hit up the beach one more time.  We tried Bird’s Hill for the first time this summer and the kids enjoyed it.

Decked out in Kiera’s scuba gear

I mastered the Elsa braid.

One of Kiera’s friends did Haley’s make-up and nails.

Haley’s first day of Preschool on September 17

Jared and I went on a “more than 50% off date,” thanks to Groupon!

Our first stop was Bombolini’s for a 4-course steak dinner.

My handsome date

I tried crab cakes for the first time.  I am not a fan of seafood but they were surprisingly good!

Our 2nd stop was the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra for their season opener.  After talking about it for 11 years, we finally went and it was amazing!  There was a virtuoso violinist featured and we were blown away by the gift God has given her!

I tried to convince Jared that we should get chandeliers for our house, but it was a no-go.

Another beautiful sunset

Now I’m only one month behind with blogging.  I think that’s a record!  I am so thankful for the beautiful fall weather we have enjoyed!  I look around and see so many gifts. :)