enjoying the little moments.

Every once in a while there comes a time when I just don't get a chance to blog so often, or it's not forefront in my mind, or I'm too busy with projects to update, or I'm just soaking in the moments too much to get the chance to write about them.  I also haven't been as attached to my camera lately.
Sorry grandpas and grandmas.

Enjoying the little moments.
Fall was all sorts of happy and joyful.

apple donuts and apple cider slushies, {sigh} you will be missed till next year.

 

 

During our little vacay from the blog:  volleyball season has ended (another amazing season), officiating season has begun for Todd, also the season where he is home a lot more :), chilly weather has moved in (with the exception of the 65 degree weather here today), many projects are needing to be updated on our little DIY blog, Quinn's big girl room is still in the works (but getting closer), Tinkerbell is a new favorite character, Christmas lights are up (not on) and I'm anxious to bust out the Christmas décor here soon, lots of baking (many orders coming up around the Thanksgiving holiday), and I've taken family pictures of two lovely families the last few weeks. 

So, busy nonetheless...

 

Hope you all are enjoying a fabulous weekend!

breakfast at tiffany's.

Holy cow...I think this has definitely been the longest I have gone without a post.

So, we have been very busy enjoying this Fall season and Halloween with many "Halloween" events, including two downtown trick-or-treats, a trip to Wisconsin, a party, lots of pumpkin decorating, cake pop making, lots of time with Great Grandma Ginny before she left for Arizona, a carnival, photo-taking of friends, celebrating the post-season of Todd's volleyball team (Varsity won regionals last night and continue on! - exciting!).  And then on top of it all we have been fortunate to have Grandma and Grandpa here with us for the last week from Florida!

So, while this will not be a meaty post (because many of the things above continue today, and another trip to Wisconsin tomorrow for little niece brynn's birthday), this will be a little update of our very little Audrey Hepburn. :)

Yes, our pretty little peanut was Audrey Hepburn for Halloween.

Audrey with the Minnie Mouse pumpkin she decorated for our little town's Pumpkinfest.

How did we come across her costume?
Well, pinterest of course.
And the fact that this may be mom's last year to choose. ;)
And that she already had a dress (her flower girl dress from Drew & Kristen's wedding) it just needed to be dyed. 
More to come on that project and how not all crafts and projects are completely successful. :)
Sparkly necklace on loan from mommy.
Pearl necklace on loan from auntie K.
Pretty tiara on loan from auntie Cynthi.
White gloves and sunglasses were the only things needed for purchase.
Except that Halloween week came in chilly, so we needed a black long sleeve shirt and tights.

Quinn and Brynn ~ cousins.

 

many more updates to come...

project and craft items for our DIY page too!

crazy about fall.

Yes, it's an obsession.
I know, I know... you already know.
I'm Crazy about Fall. :)

I mean other people make 4 trips to a pumpkin farm in 10 days right??

We have been having so much fun looking at all the pumpkins, picking out a few, hoarding quarters to buy mini gourds and pumpkins, and finding any reason possible to eat something apple or pumpkin flavored.  Now my mind is set on an apple cider slushie and a pumpkin donut, which means we will be going back soon...like today.

We LOVE pumpkins.  Quinn carries her little mini ones around everywhere.
We've been decorating for Fall.
Who doesn't love a little burlap banner? ... I made 3 of them last week.

and painting pumpkins a lot, both of us.
you can check out more on Quinn painting pumpkins Over Here @ all things DIY

 

I need an apple cider slushie, like 10 minutes ago.

Happy Fall!

was someone looking for a GAP model?

My adventures in Minnesota of course took me to the Mall of America (we stayed right across the street).  It was my first time, and browsing and shopping I always love.  These days it's more for the little one than it is for me.  That's alright, I love it.  I get to buy styles for her that I can't buy for myself anyway.  Like these awesome mint polka dot skinny jeggings.

Soooo cute.  I fell in love with them. (Target)

Anyway, we ladies had some luck at Old Navy where there was a storewide sale going on and I scored an outfit for Quinn all 40% off. 
I came home, showed her the outfit and she wanted to try it on right away.
She is all girl now folks.  Like "I feel pretty", obsessed with shoes, make sure hair is tucked behind my ears kinda girl.

Well, she certainly felt pretty in this outfit so I grabbed the camera for this quick little modeling session. :)

when did she start looking like a 5 year old?
seriously, you are two!

she was so smiley we decided to move our photo-taking outside.



cue the wind.
and a serious model look.

there we go, this one looks more like my sweet little young two year old.
despite her mature over the shoulder look and casual light hold of her dress.

I may have obsessed about these awesome boots a bit.
My girlfriends may have been tired of me talking about them. ;)

Oh my love.  Cute clothes on this adorable girl.
I can't get enough.

Minnesota.

Once upon a time there was a girl who had the best besties ever.  (friends that is)
They were there for each other for every big moment, and many little ones too.
Over time their adventures together have taken them to 7 states, 10 cities, and 2 countries.
Husbands and babies have been added.  Celebrations have been had.
Through it all, some pretty amazing memories have been made.

I am a very lucky girl.

Last weekend, a few of us traveled up north to Minneapolis, Minnesota for one of those big moments that we just can't miss.  Our bestie, Ashley and her husband Mike, had their first baby.  Sweet and absolutely adorable baby Owen.

This Ashley... the one I've known since we were two.

and now she is a mama.
Life is so great to give us such amazing moments to share with each other.

We hopped in our car in our comfy road trippin clothes, trail mix, an Ipod taken over with KidzBop music, a need for some pumpkin spice lattes or whatever deliciousness that Starbucks had in store for us, and lots of time for talking.

By mid afternoon, we were snuggling with an adorable little peanut.
Isn't holding a newborn baby just the best?

We also were able to take this new mama out for the evening for her birthday. :)
(I totally set the camera up on a dumpster to capture this shot.)

As always, time with my girls is amazing and needed and cherished.
We had a great weekend, and we were so glad we got this snuggle time in with Owen before he grows big like the rest of our little munchkins.  Quinn loves to talk about sweet baby Owen, and I think she has put in a request for the next baby of the group to be a girl (she is a little outnumbered :).
She had a great weekend home with daddy, and saw her cousins and Great Grandma Ginny too. 
This was only the second time I have left for an overnight away from her.  The first was Ashley's wedding (Quinn was just 7 weeks old).  So, in short I leave my baby for Ashley. :) {Edit: apparently this mommy doesn't recall all the times she has left her sweet girl, because I was reminded of a time we left her for an overnight at Kim's house and Todd and I went to a wedding. oops.}  As hard as it is to be away, we are just those friends who are there no matter what...and I am so glad for that in my life.

cute girl.

What's that??
You want to see a cutie-patootie little girl today?

Okay. :)