So I thought I would catalog some of my favorite things I have seen this season that would make great gifts.  At least things I would love to receive (this is for you, dear )  *edit* ok, ‘dear’, that sounds kinda strange, I don’t honestly call him that.  we just call eachother by our names.  […]

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(photo via 818)

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We’re having mac n cheese and apple pie for dinner tonight while we watch the election coverage.  Relieved, excited and nervous today is finally here.

(image via treasureup via minor details)

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have an ever so spooky night, and wonderful weekend!

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found in the hall, in pockets and on my desk…

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I saw these the other day over at Marthawrites and think they are such a simple and clever way of documenting the everyday.  There was recently an article in the paper here about the fact that the US ranks 23rd in happiness, so the journalist travelled to the number 1 ranking country, Denmark, to see what […]

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can mean only one thing…

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So I finally got back my Holga pics from watching the Chapman swifts.  I’ve said it before, it is my favorite fall tradition.  The swifts gather and go down the old chimney of Chapman Elementary.  Pictures don’t do it justice, but here are mine.

(this pic shows why light leaks are a good thing-those little black […]

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round and fat, turn into a jackolantern just like that!  Ian learned that at school last week, keep getting it stuck in my head.  Anyhoo, we did the annual pumpkin patch trip this past weekend and had wonderful weather.  October can be so beautiful here.

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wearing grandpa’s hat

his head was even smaller than mine.

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I got these paper pom-pom kits the other day and they do not disappoint.  I think the silver ones will be sticking around for some time…

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is really here.  Our heat is on and the kids are begging for fires in the fireplace. 

A few sketches I did yesterday working out some ideas…

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So many gorgeous inspiring things around this week.  Here are a few of my favorites

this AMAZING light made out of trash bags (via the new york times)

and this too clever use of cardboard (via ohdeeoh).  Our kids live for a delivery so they can repurpose the box.  As I write this there is a giant […]

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And then back again.  Ian starts ‘full day’ kindergarten tomorrow(you get a choice here).  The only big change to our routine is that now I will only be walking down and back from school two times instead of three.  I am going to miss my little mid-day walk down to pick him up.  Though, I […]

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My kids are in full prep mode for Halloween.  Wasn’t it just summer?  Holly came home with a costume diagram to help in the planning…

I’m looking forward to the weekend, this week just flew.  I will have (knock on wood) a really fun new product available starting Monday!  I’m really excited about this one, stay […]

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Is cuteness a word?  Thinking not, but if it was, these are what you’d see under the definition.  I spotted these over at poppytalk this morning.  There is a link to Pillpat’s flickr stream where you can print them out your self!  I know my daughter (and I) would have so much fun making these.

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…just not my garden

a benefit of having lovely neighbors with overflowing gardens!

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this keep out sign for a little one’s room

I know a couple small residents of our home who would be all over this one.
(via the selby, via a cup of jo)

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listening to this beautiful album

(and secretly waiting for the rains to begin)

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Lots of here and there this weekend, including my very, very favorite Portland activity.  I’ll try and get some good pics.  In the meantime here is a bright and happy picture of a small but growing pez collection in Ian’s room.

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