Go Fly a Kite

 People from Saskatchewan tend to have a pretty positive outlook on life.  If you give us lemons we will make lemonade.  If you are from Swift Current and you give us wind we will go fly a kite and even have an entire weekend event to embrace and celebrate just how windy our fair city is! 

This year is the 8th annual Windscape Kite Festival and it will be held on Sat and Sunday June 23rd and 24th.  They always have great music, entertainment, kids activities and plenty of unique kites and all levels of experienced kite flyers.  They are always in need of volunteers.  If you want to know more about the event check out their website.  http://www.windscapekitefestival.ca/

Here are some shots of the kids with their kites that they received in a Birthday Goodie bag.  The bag included a kite, sidewalk chalk and bubbles.  Great entertainment for some outside fun! 

 

The kids actually took turns and helped each other out.   Then five minutes they were fighting and the kites got tangled in a tree but for a moment it was pretty sweet!

 Here is a great photo challenge for you.  Take some images of your kids at play.  Not only looking at the camera but doing something they can interact with.  You will capture more genuine expressions when they are playing. 

The Last Hour to Vote

Hello Beautiful Readers!
My kids school is in a contest to win $20 000.00 and they are in the last hour of voting.  The are going back and forth from 1st to second.  If you have a minute to vote in the next 40 minutes please do so!!

Thanks!

http://www.majestatreesofknowledge.ca/

National Memorial Day for Lost Socks

On May 9th people every where take a moment to stop and reflect on the many socks that mysteriously go missing.  They escape at the laundromat, behind the dryer, outside the aquatic center or left behind at the bowling alley.  So today we remember all those socks who have lost their match and take this holiday to look forward and not back to a time without lost socks, a time when sock sorting is a thing of the past!  Here is the latest news from Snappy Socks.  The two socks that snap together when you wash and dry them so you never have to lose another sock again.

We have signed with a great shoe company called Dawgs Shoes to distribute our socks across the United States.  The owners are a great group and have worked with us developing the new sizes and 120 styles!  I am thrilled to see the amazing new designs and that Snappy Socks will soon be sold across the United States with our Patent Pending design. Find out more information at www.snappysocks.ca

This is a "Sneak Peek" of the styles coming very soon!

Here are some of the Ladies "Animal Prints"

 The Ladies "Plain" and "Dots"

 Some of the kids "Dots" and "Dawgs Paws"

If you would like to win some Snappy Socks please comment on this post for a chance to enter and then head over to my Facebook page for a chance to enter another set of 9 pairs socks.  I will be giving away 2 sets of socks that will have 8 of our original styles of socks and 1 new style that aren't available for sale yet so altogether 9 pairs to celebrate May 9th!!  The winners will be chosen on Monday.   Good Luck and Yay for no more Lost Socks!

The Wascally Wabit!

 Are your kids afraid of mascots and other dress up characters?  I think a bit of fear of a 6 foot pink bunny or a giant old guy with a beard in a red suit is a healthy thing.  It does seem a bit odd to teach your children about "stranger danger" and then stroll them up to giant creatures and tell them to hug and have a picture with a terrifying stranger.

This year at Easter Feaster there was only one kid buying Olivia in a bunny suit and that was Ellie.  She has come a long way in accepting that this enormous rabbit will lead her to chocolate!

Her first Easter Egg Hunt.  

Take two.  She was a little less afraid but still clinging to a human adult. 

 This year the two of them were on a chocolate finding mission!

"Follow me!"

 "I found it!"

 " Do you see it bunny?  It's right there!"

 We let the kids go out by their age to give the little ones a chance. 

 Put the yellow egg in the yellow bag!

 Thanks Bunny!

 Hoppy Easter!

International Women's Day

One of the best things to come out of Snappy Socks has been the chance to share our story of business, dreams and adventures when I speak to groups.  I have been asked to speak to classrooms, at career fairs, the Kiwanis Club, Beta Sigma Phi and recently at the International Women's Day Celebration.

I love taking my daughter with me to see other women in leadership roles in the community.  Many women at this particular event were spiritual, political, cultural and community leaders from diverse backgrounds.  I was so honored to be able to share with them laughter and inspiration. Not to mention that Olivia and I got to eat cheesecake for supper!

Anne was the M.C. for the night and I appreciate her inviting me to speak. 

Cecile Blanke, a Métis woman from Swift Current who takes great pride in the traditions of her culture said a prayer at the event.  

The international choir sang. 

Pat Faulconbridge, Executive Director, Status of Women Office came all the way from Regina to bring greetings and a message of inspiration.  It was an honor for Olivia and I to meet her!

Sharon Dickie - Mayor of Shaunavon also spoke at the event and share a wonderful story of her families' trials, tribulations and triumph in Canada. 

 Now for my turn to tell about photography, raising 5 kids and Dragons' Den.   Patrick always tells me that I talk with my hands but now he has photographic evidence.  And this was toned down hand gestures!!  I had a great time and always love being a part of such positive events!  My next speaking engagement will be at the Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan in May.  If you would like me to speak and wave my arms at your event please email me at corla_rokochy@hotmail.com 


Celia entertained us with some tunes on the violin. 

Louise became a spontaneous audience participant with the spoons and the bones.  She also volunteered to take the pictures of me speaking. 

The appreciative and diverse crowd. 

Christine from Kiva was next up to share stories and songs from her travels around the world.  She had everyone laughing, singing and participating.

Vote Central!

Central School, here in Swift Current, is a part of a great contest by Majesta, where they have the opportunity to win a $20 000.00 outdoor classroom.  You can vote on the website once a day for the next 18 days to help them win and one lucky voter will also win $10 000.00.  http://www.majestatreesofknowledge.ca/

The kids have really got on board with signs around town, going door to door and Carson wanted to do something to help so he came up with the idea to do a video to ask for your help.  How can you say no to that face!!

Congrats to everyone for getting this far as we have been flipping from first to second back and forth since the beginning.




Here is the great video that made them a finalist in the contest.



A Local News Story about the kids and the contest.

Kids on the Links

I got a call the other day from Elmwood's Golf Pro Jeff Chambers asking if I could "swing" by the driving range with the kids and take some photographs for a magazine article.  The kids and I were up for the challenge! 

The Elmwood Golf Course runs great classes for juniors and the program has grown over the years and as our kids grow too they always look forward to lessons with Jeff, the golf cart rides and of course the treats in the clubhouse.  Jeff has been recognized for his contribution to Junior Golf and our kids have definietly enjoyed the classes and family golf too!  If you missed the sign up at Citywide give them a call at Elmwood to get your kids in the group lessons!

We are all excited to hear if Jeff gets chosen to be on the TV show Big Break as he auditioned last month to get a spot on his show.  He will have a big cheering section of Junior Golfers if he makes it that all look up to him!

The best part of golf is that our whole family ages 6-60 are able to play together and enjoy fun, family, fresh air and fitness!