Petrolia Fall Fair 2018

It is fair season! One of the simple pleasures I look forward to enjoying with my family during the fall. We love the fair for the food. As soon as we walked into the fair on Sunday, we all started reading the menu signs at the various food trucks. All of the delicious smells make it easy to get hungry the minute you walk through the gate.

We watched some of the demolition derby first. It was my first time seeing this event live. It was loud, a little smokey and entertaining, even the kids were amused by the smashing cars (I wasn't sure if Lizzy would be a little scared). Watching the derby got our adrenaline pumping and our appetite going so we headed to a truck for lunch. The kids shared a hot dog and fries, I had a jumbo cheese dog, Tyler had chilli cheese fries and my mom had a chicken burger. We all shared bites of our food and everything was delicious.

Next we went on some rides. Next time I think we will do rides first and then eat lunch, our stomaches were feeling a little crazy on the spinning tea cups. Elizabeth really surprises me lately with her bravery, she enjoyed all of the rides she went on and would have gone on some bigger ones like brother, if she was tall enough.

We finished the afternoon with chocolate chip cookies and the tractor pull. We had to head home because Elizabeth was tired but I am sure Luke could have stayed until the end to watch every single tractor. Next weekend is the Wyoming fair, I am not sure if we will make it to that one but we are planning on the Brigden fair for sure. Which fall fairs are your favourite and what is your favourite part of the fair? Take part in the conversation on social media, I love hearing from you guys.

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xoxo
Audrey

Christmas Vacation 2017

I am not sure what to say that has not been said before. I love Christmas more every year, it gets more fun and I love the little things woven through the big holiday season moments.

I thought a lot about traditions this year, we celebrate some old traditions that have been passed down from our families but we are creating our own now which is pretty cool too.

Here are some traditions or moments I would like to remember from this holiday season.

An impromptu snowy family photo shoot. 

Getting together with family from out of town, no matter the distance.  

Christmas concerts on fire places.

Christmas Eve service in our very best Sunday best!

Cooking in my Mrs. Claus apron. 

Scavenger hunts for gifts. 

Snuggling up with Christmas books. We do a Christmas book advent with the kids and open one Christmas book each day in December before bed. 

Luke’s sweet and soft voice on Christmas morning, waking me up “it’s Christmas, Merry Christmas” a sound I will never forget, locked in my heart forever. 

Christmas day in our pjs, playing, eating and moving slow as a family. 

Dance parties!

Winter walks. 

Doing everyday life together like going to the grocery store. To me these moments are a gift, just doing life, our little Lapier squad. 

New Years Eve as a family! We decorated cupcakes, watched the countdown on TV, ate appetizers, danced and blew our horns. Lizzy was in bed by 8, followed by Luke at 9 and mom and dad at 11:30. 

We actually had plans to go out but changed our minds last minute and did what we really wanted to do, chill. It was an awesome way to start our New Year. We need to focus on us, whats good for us and our family, look more at each other for direction, not so much on whats going on around us. 

I hope your Christmas and New Year was filled with all the great stuff that makes you happy and that you are pumped for the year ahead. 

I love you and am so glad you have spent time with me hear. 

xoxo

Audrey 

Holiday Style

Here are some of my favourite outfits from the last few weeks of holiday events. I always have fun getting dressed and the holidays are no exception. I do not get super dressed up for every holiday get together, there were a few that were totally snuggly outfits. (let me know in the comments if you would like to see more everyday outfit posts) I thought it would be fun to share some special outfits and offer some inspiration for your dressing, for any parties you may have from now until New Years Eve. I have included lots of pictures, outfit details and some thoughts on how I put these outfits together. If you already have your outfit planned for New Years Eve, I would love to know what you are going to wear, please comment below.

Twirl Worthy 
The Bradshaw skirt from Lace & Charm just makes me happy! If you have worn a tutu before, you know what I am talking about. Slipping this on allows me to step into full girly mode and I love that. I stayed cozy and comfortable by pairing it with a black turtle neck, tights and shoes and topped the whole look with a bold necklace that matched the colour of the skirt.

Shine On 

I put this outfit together for my Pether family Christmas, with the most important factor being comfort as we were in the car for a total of 5 hours that day. With comfort in mind, I grabbed my sequin front leggings. I purchased these maybe five years ago and always wear them around the holidays. I think sequins are actually a very classic staple to have in your wardrobe. I also have a sequin jacket that I have had for years and they always come in handy this time of year. I paired the pants with a black tunic, (pretty much a yoga outfit) but the sequins take it far beyond leisure wear. 

Cozy Flow

This was my Christmas Eve outfit at Tyler's parents house. This dress from Lace & Charm was from the spring collection but I have been waiting for an opportunity to wear it again and make it work in the winter. I paired it with black tights for church in the morning and when they ripped (lol) half way through the day, I put on my coziest stockings. I am glad my tights ripped because I love this combo so much more. The socks made the look much more relaxed and effortless. I purchased the socks a few winters ago from Comme Moi Boutique. 

I hope you found some fashion inspiration hear. I try to be creative and fearless with my outfits, fashion is such a fun way to express myself!

Happy Holidays

Heather