Happy Halloween

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Halloween!

Treat Bags

Nothing like the last minute to inspire a little creativity.  Surely I'm not the only one that needs an impending deadline to actually finish some projects.  I feel like that's the only way I've been able to finish anything lately and my Christmas crafting list is looking mighty long because of it.  But for now I can be happy to have finished Halloween with a bit of time to spare. 

The girls needed something to carry all their goodies in when they go Trick-or-Treating this year so they each picked their favorite Halloween fabric from my stash and whipped them up in a late night sewing session. 

 

 

 

We decided the boys might need new bags too and these tiny little spiders seemed perfect.  Now let's just hope they aren't scared of spiders...

 

 

 

Birthday weekend

 

 

This weekend was very special, especially for one little girl.  We made sure to fill it with some of her favorite things.  Starting with making and decorating her very own birthday cake, her special crown, a trip to her favorite store in the mall followed by a carousel ride, and ending at home for a party with family.  She went to bed Friday night declaring this the "most awesome birthday with surprises ever" and woke Saturday morning ready for more fun.  We made a trip to the theatre with Grandma and Grandpa for a special movie day and Sunday she went on her first ever hunting trip with Daddy.  The memories of this weekend will stay with us all for quite some time. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This Moment

this moment} - A Friday ritual inspired by Soulemama. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. 

If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.

(okay so maybe I cheated and it wasn't from this week but it's a moment I am remembering today...)

Goodnight Four

Tonight when I tucked this little girl into bed she was only four years old.  Yet somehow when she wakes tomorrow she will be year older.  Of course I realize that only one night will have passed but that doesn't really matter does it.  Time certainly does seem to go by that quickly when your babies are small.  I often find myself staring at her wondering how she grew so quickly right under our noses.  I am often in awe of her and the old soul that she possesses, wise beyond her years indeed.  That seems like such a strange thing to say about someone so young, but those that know her understand.

This evening we made a quick trip to her very favorite place.  The weather was freezing and we weren't all quite well but she just knew that she had to see it one more time as a four year old.  And so we bundled up and braved the chill for a bit so she could soak up the last bits of sunlight on the very last day of being four years old.  I can't wait to see what adventures await her over this next year, and I feel so lucky to be along for the ride.

Rabbit Remodel

The bunny hut finally got a fresh coat of paint last week.  We haven't been able to decide if we would leave the wood or paint it and last week while on a painting spree we decided paint was the way to go.  It didn't take long at all with such great helpers.
  

The girls were very proud of the work they did, and I was very thankful to have such good helpers.  Daddy even built us a terrific bunny yard so that they would have plenty of room to run and play but still be safe (and unable to run away).  Marley and Juliet seemed a bit less impressed but that's perfectly okay.  

This week we are...

...feeling quite under the weather

...drinking lots of warm tea with honey.

...reading a stack of favorite books kept within easy reach.

...watching a lot of Angelina Ballerina and Phineas & Ferb.

...thinking ahead to the upcoming birthday and the list of things still waiting to be finished.

...realizing it is a whole new ballgame when mama is sick too.

...loving all the extra snuggles to be had.