September...So Far

September is a good month. In Vancouver, most still consider it "summer". Although I can't agree with that totally because its gray here today. And my hands are cold. And actually, this first pic of us is on a FREEZING night, at the beginning of the month when we decided to go to the Richmond night market. It was SOOOOOOO WINDY! But of course we made the best of it and bought some warm mini doughnuts. Can't go wrong with those.


I bought this notebook there because I just couldn't resist. Too cute! Not sure what I will use it for yet, but Danny was making fun of me a bit, but we all know he secretly loves it.



I LOVE AUTUMN. It is for sure the greatest season. The sun always seems the prettiest, and the clothes are ALWAYS the coziest. Big scarves, and woolly sweaters. I love it. We were able to escape to Whistler to the Westin Resort and Spa this month too. A little late anniversary getaway. We like to celebrate as much as humanly possible. :)

Smoldering...



Whistler is always packed with tourists. Which is one of the reasons why I like it there so much. I love being surrounded by people...even if I don't know them. It's got a lodgy feel too. You really feel like you're away in the mountains there. My Dad hooked us up at the Westin Resort and Spa too; it is always nice to be pampered. We got upgraded to this great room that overlooked a beautiful driving range. So stunning.









Next on the agenda were some visitors! I know you are all shocked because we never have people stay with us. It's unheard of! But we bent the rules this time for our lovely sis Darla, her dog Mylo, and her friend Kyle. I guess I should say our friend Kyle. We're all friends.

We did the usual including some hilarious board games, sight seeing, and even FONDUE!!!!! Delicious. We ate so much chocolate that night I can't even say without blushing.


To wash all that delicious chocolate down we went on a wine tour in Langley the next day. It was smokin hot and the wine was tasty. The few sips I had. The grapes and vineyards were just so deliciously beautiful, I couldn't get over it. It really does take everything in me to not pick a grape.






We enjoyed ourselves around Vancouver too. They were lucky they got some great weather while they were in town!


Last week I had my graduation ceremony as well. Now before you get all excited and congratulate me, you need to know I DON'T ACTUALLY GRADUATE UNTIL THE END OF OCT. We just have the ceremony early because there are many start dates throughout the year, so they do a couple ceremonies a year. It was still a good night though nonetheless.




Another BIG thing that happened this month was our big church kick off called Re-load. We launched our new website- www.churchonthewestside.com. And had a church service at the Kitsilano Showboat Theatre. The setting was so so beautiful it was almost too distracting. The weather was hot too; so people were swimming in the pool behind the stage. It was kind of funny. There were about 450 of us, so it was pretty awesome!




Other big piece of news: My sister Kyla moved into the suite above us. Timing worked out and she is all moved in. Crazy having family so close! It's been good.

Well that is all from me now. I am sure there will be more to come at some point. We are heading to Edmonton this weekend for Kim and Steve's wedding so that will be great. Can hardly wait!