This morning we had the most perfect picturesque snowfall ever. The trees were frosted and looked painted. Roofs and grass were covered. And not a single drop of snow was on a driveway, road or sidewalk. Perfect. It was gorgeous and no one needed to shovel. I would like to order this every single day for December and January please - it was beautiful.
Snow is definitely a sign that Fall is over. I wanted to post a little compilation video of some of our Fall happenings. We love Fall around here. Pumpkin farms, apple donuts, apple cider slushies (and now someone else in our family loves them too and steals mine!), decorating pumpkins, costumes, playing in leaves.... on and on.
Turn up the volume - enjoy.
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Sunday, November 22, 2015
winter wonderland.
I have discovered that if you hang your Christmas decorations early you are far more prepared if you get an early snowfall. :)
It's actually true. In our house that has been decorated for Christmas for a little while, the snowfall just added right to it. And when you have a four year old in your house, it's hard not to be excited about snow! It is beautiful and white and lights up the world - and our house. :) Somehow I forget each year how pretty it is when snow lights up the night sky.
So snow - somehow I fall a little more in love with it each year. Now, I fall into the category that doesn't have to drive in it everyday, and I'm officially 5 years removed from the drive to work in it mode. From our cozy house it is always pretty and white and looks freshly fallen. And I truthfully love an excuse for a little hibernation. Snuggled with my family, a blanket, cat on my lap and a cup of hot cocoa in my cozy warm clothes is welcomed each year. I just like the transition and new things each season brings.
Today Quinn dove right into the snow!
Every time I see of picture of her lately, I just let out a big sigh in disbelief that she is this big.
Wasn't she just this little snow baby?
Andie will be wearing that snowsuit this winter.
Why does time go so quickly?!
Well that little girl just brought home a stellar progress report from school. More important than all the plus marks was that "Quinn is a good friend to all." Our hearts are so happy.
Quinn is an amazing little girl. We love watching her grow and this year in dance she is really blossoming - it's amazing to see. She is pretty excited about her upcoming dance recital! She has also officially passed mommy in our sign language learning.
November has not been a good blogging month - but I intend to get a Fall Video post and Andie post up soon. Now that I think we can consider Fall to be over, and Andie is a big walking everywhere 17 months now!
If it doesn't happen before Thursday - HAPPY THANKSGIVING to everyone!
We are so very grateful for all the love in our lives - from all of you.
It's actually true. In our house that has been decorated for Christmas for a little while, the snowfall just added right to it. And when you have a four year old in your house, it's hard not to be excited about snow! It is beautiful and white and lights up the world - and our house. :) Somehow I forget each year how pretty it is when snow lights up the night sky.
So snow - somehow I fall a little more in love with it each year. Now, I fall into the category that doesn't have to drive in it everyday, and I'm officially 5 years removed from the drive to work in it mode. From our cozy house it is always pretty and white and looks freshly fallen. And I truthfully love an excuse for a little hibernation. Snuggled with my family, a blanket, cat on my lap and a cup of hot cocoa in my cozy warm clothes is welcomed each year. I just like the transition and new things each season brings.
Today Quinn dove right into the snow!
Every time I see of picture of her lately, I just let out a big sigh in disbelief that she is this big.
Wasn't she just this little snow baby?
Andie will be wearing that snowsuit this winter.
Why does time go so quickly?!
Well that little girl just brought home a stellar progress report from school. More important than all the plus marks was that "Quinn is a good friend to all." Our hearts are so happy.
Quinn is an amazing little girl. We love watching her grow and this year in dance she is really blossoming - it's amazing to see. She is pretty excited about her upcoming dance recital! She has also officially passed mommy in our sign language learning.
November has not been a good blogging month - but I intend to get a Fall Video post and Andie post up soon. Now that I think we can consider Fall to be over, and Andie is a big walking everywhere 17 months now!
If it doesn't happen before Thursday - HAPPY THANKSGIVING to everyone!
We are so very grateful for all the love in our lives - from all of you.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
halloween 2015.
We had a wonderful couple weeks full of Halloween festivities. And I must admit the girls costume combo this year is a favorite for sure. :)
The Big Bad Wolf chasing little Red Riding Hood - OR just trying to take her furry hat off ;).
Our town has a fall Pumpkin Festival - and it's a big deal around here - we all love it! The kids even get a day off of school for it. :) It's classic small town cuteness. The fact that we chose a town that has a fall festival as opposed to a hot summer festival is absolute perfection.
Each year everyone decorates pumpkins that fill the courthouse lawn for a contest. This year Quinn chose PJ Masks (a new Disney show) - which meant 3 pumpkins! Here she is with her 3 pumpkins. (the ones in front of her - not the ones behind her :))
So one of the cons to some of the time surrounding Halloween was that Todd hurt is back. Fortunately he is on the mend and doing much better, and thankfully it was kind of between festivities. In between taking care of Daddy, Quinn and I would sneak away each day during Andie's long afternoon nap for Pumpkinfest festivities - craft shows, carnivals, parade, pumpkins...etc.
One of the benefits of Pumpkinfest is that by the time Halloween gets here the pressure is off, not great weather - no big deal- the girls have already been trick or treating downtown and worn their costumes on several occasions. And that seems to be how it works most years - beautiful weather for pumpkinfest, chilly and rainy for Halloween. Fortunately Halloween night wasn't too bad this year so we did go trick or treating with the girls and they loved it!
Costume info: Quinn's awesome little red riding hood attire is off of Amazon, and Andie's little Wolf is from Pottery Barn.
Quinn also enjoyed a Halloween party at school with a cute costume parade and a Halloween sing. It was so cute! Grandma and Grandpa from Florida were in for a few days and were able to catch the cuteness.
A wonderful October full of pumpkins, parties, festival festivities, many trips to pumpkin farms, apple donuts and apple cider slushies, adorable costumes and beautiful weather.
Monday, October 19, 2015
little red and her wolf.
A little sneak peek of our little loves in their Halloween duds.
More pics of the most beautiful Little Red Riding Hood and cutest and sweetest big bad wolf around :) to come.
Sunday, October 18, 2015
the day we had three cats.
Lucy had no idea, but for a day she had an adopted brother and sister.
Let's start from the beginning.
One lazy Sunday morning the four of us snuggled on the couch and watched the movie Turbo. After the movie was over Todd headed outside to do some lawn work. He came to the door and told me to come and then said "all of you come". So I immediately thought - oh, he must have found a snail or slug or something.
Well when we got outside we found something much furrier and way cuter.
A little black and brown kitten just laying in the driveway.
So we immediately started asking around the neighbors and the farm behind us, no one had cats or a cat that would have had kittens.
I remembered that we had occasionally seen a cat in our yard bordering the tree line, and lightbulb - "Todd, I think we need to check the rest of the bushes. This kitten didn't come far on it's own, that cat had kittens and there may be more".
It took about 5 seconds of looking before Todd said "Yup, there's another one!" and saw two tiny blue eyes peeking out from the bush.
We didn't find anymore kittens. As the day went on, and we were playing outside they become a little more comfortable with us and ate some food too.
About 5 seconds after we found them they were each named.
Columbus and Bella.
After the girls were tucked in their beds that night, I came back outside to check on the kitties. And very quickly I heard a big meow and saw mama cat. Yay! I was so excited she was back with her babies.
We kind of hoped they would stick around or visit occasionally to be little mousers for us, but that night mama cat took them somewhere else.
But it was a fun day with three cats...that Lucy will never really know about. :)
Let's start from the beginning.
One lazy Sunday morning the four of us snuggled on the couch and watched the movie Turbo. After the movie was over Todd headed outside to do some lawn work. He came to the door and told me to come and then said "all of you come". So I immediately thought - oh, he must have found a snail or slug or something.
Well when we got outside we found something much furrier and way cuter.
A little black and brown kitten just laying in the driveway.
So we immediately started asking around the neighbors and the farm behind us, no one had cats or a cat that would have had kittens.
I remembered that we had occasionally seen a cat in our yard bordering the tree line, and lightbulb - "Todd, I think we need to check the rest of the bushes. This kitten didn't come far on it's own, that cat had kittens and there may be more".
It took about 5 seconds of looking before Todd said "Yup, there's another one!" and saw two tiny blue eyes peeking out from the bush.
We didn't find anymore kittens. As the day went on, and we were playing outside they become a little more comfortable with us and ate some food too.
About 5 seconds after we found them they were each named.
Columbus and Bella.
After the girls were tucked in their beds that night, I came back outside to check on the kitties. And very quickly I heard a big meow and saw mama cat. Yay! I was so excited she was back with her babies.
We kind of hoped they would stick around or visit occasionally to be little mousers for us, but that night mama cat took them somewhere else.
But it was a fun day with three cats...that Lucy will never really know about. :)
Saturday, October 17, 2015
a new trick.
the new disappearing food trick :)
More to come from this girl...
Lots of catching up to do as she now is a day shy of 16 months and I haven't posted much! Like her first steps!...a month ago. oops.
More to come from this girl...
Lots of catching up to do as she now is a day shy of 16 months and I haven't posted much! Like her first steps!...a month ago. oops.
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