Author Archives: Chayli

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Last week we went to Canada. I might eventually write about the actual trip, but I really just want to post scenery pictures. 🙂 It was so pretty! I was hoping it would be, and it didn't disappoint.

The best thing is, none of these spots but one were places that we went to specifically to take pictures. These were literally just pull-off-to-the-side-of-the-road or quick-open-the-window-as-we-drive-by places. So much beautiful landscape, just begging to be seen, and see it we did. ...continue reading →

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Nine years ago today, Eric picked me up for prayer meeting, but we didn't walk over to church. Instead, we got in his pickup and drove to the same spot where he'd asked me out, and he got down on one knee, and he finally asked the question I'd been waiting for him to ask for so long.

And the answer of course was yes.

Picture from our engagement photo shoot.

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Pay biz bills, my to-do list says.

Someday, that will mean sitting down with a cup of coffee, a roll of stamps, and a book of checks.

But it is not this day.

Today, I let Emmett stay up a little extra because he’s playing nicely with his brothers, and I flip through the bills that came in the mail, pulling some out to pay right away, putting others in a stack to pay next week.

I stand at the counter, pen in hand. The boys are completely silent, all three of them. I know they’re playing Baby Robin though and assume it’s nighttime and that all the little birds are sleeping.

I pay a little something to Alec’s school and write a check for the one pressing “came in the mail” bill. Chaos breaks out in the back bedroom. I go get Emmett and put him to bed. ...continue reading →

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I am not looking forward to sending my boys back to school this fall.

It wasn't till last week though that I realized I haven't even been making the most of the time I do have with them.

The time right now.

I'm with them all day every day, but the amount of time I spend actually doing anything with them is pretty small. Eric is so good at setting aside time specifically for them. Me, not so much.

Emmett's nap time comes around, and with it my chance to get some computer work done, and I hear myself shooing this boy or that away so I can "get stuff done" while Emmett is sleeping.

And I decided to change that, while I still have them home over nap time. Why would I wish for more time with my boys and then push them away when I have a chance for some one-on-two time with them?

If you want to make a change, just tell your kids. They'll keep you accountable. ...continue reading →

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I'm giving away a pack of Alec's rose cards!

If you're on Instagram, go check out my new cards account, Baer Creative Co. 🙂 All the *real* giveaway details are there.

If you're not on Instagram and would like a chance to win, leave me a comment here on the blog sharing your favorite summer memory so far. (I know, it has nothing to do with rose cards.)

I'll be drawing a winner on Monday the 29th. US only.

And if you're not into giveaways but do like sales, Etsy has Alec's rose cards discounted for the rest of the month. Buy two packs, get 25% off at https://baercreativeco.etsy.com.

These cards are versatile. These cards are cute. These cards are much cheaper than the $6 ones you could be buying at the store. 🙂

Don't miss out!

(GIVEAWAY CLOSED: the winner was Alec's aunt Nicole!)