We went to the mountains this past weekend to enjoy Aunt G and Uncle K and play around in the snow!
the thrower
and her victim…
Archive | everyday
making a list
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. just thought I’d mention.
1. polaroid camera 2. cupcake cuff (anthropologie) 3. fedorable hat (terry graziano) 4. handmade soap (onono)
It’s a beautiful day…
(photo via 818)
VOTE!
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)
all hallows eve
have an ever so spooky night, and wonderful weekend!
collections
found in the hall, in pockets and on my desk…
a day in the life
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 makes them happy. He concluded that it was the fact that they find daily joy in the little things, a good cup of coffee, friends, a good meal…
These would also make a great way to remember who your kids are as children, by having them fill them out and watch as they change and grow.
(photo via marthawrites)
apples and water
can mean only one thing…
more holga pics
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 specs, those are the birds)
and this pic shows the real reason the kids love to go, sliding down the hill on cardboard.
Pumpkin, pumpkin
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.
Me. Today
wearing grandpa’s hat
his head was even smaller than mine.
Halloween gorgeous
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…
fall
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…
eyes full
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 box structure taking up half my kitchen. It is their castle, complete with draw bridge and windows.
happy weekend! I’m off to enjoy a weekend of soggy soccer!
to school and back
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 have to admit, I was getting a bit worn out. I took some pictures of our little daily adventure..
I love peeking in all the beautiful gardens on the way…
there are the ever popular giant mushrooms which require a good looking at and prodding everyday by the kids…
down the ‘secret’ stairs…
and you guessed it, back up again!
anatomy of a costume
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 tuned.
more cuteness
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.
fresh from the garden
…just not my garden
a benefit of having lovely neighbors with overflowing gardens!
loving
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)
starting each morning
listening to this beautiful album
(and secretly waiting for the rains to begin)