summer vacation has arrived and the super busy, fun packed schedule was right behind. lots to do, lots to see, lots to make and lots to read. the kids and i signed up for the summer reading program through the public library. as soon as harper found out prizes and free books were involved he … Continue reading perfect chaos*
our sweet and sassy esmé rose is NINE today! nine. half way to 18. the last year her age will be in the single digits. a great big girl who loves bright red nail polish, skinny jeans and who desperately wants her ears pierced. when she was born a family friend said her name sounded … Continue reading birthday number nine for esmé*
just now, on a whim, i decided to open my HP gallery and quickly choose a random photo to post. this was our last pumpkin harvest, three years ago. we haven’t grown pumpkins since. i miss those crazy vines snaking around the garden and watching the pumpkins get bigger and bigger then slowly turn orange. i miss home grown jack-o-lanterns … Continue reading just now.
thank you for all the sweet and thoughtful happy birthday wishes that were left for esme. i read every single one of them to her and they made her day even more special. today we choose a winner for our little knit kit giveaway {esme wanted you all to win, by the way}. we will … Continue reading thank you so much {and a giveaway winner!}
our sweet and sassy little esme is eight years old today. i stayed up way past bedtime making rice cereal treats with chocolate on top for her entire class. that is what she requested and i have to admit i was a wee bit relieved to get out of baking. it is birthday month after all – i have … Continue reading sweet birthday girl EIGHT {and a giveaway!}
i miss having a tiny girl to dress up. she was so girly too, in a uber-fun punky brewster kind of way. she loved skirts, she loved dresses, she loved shoes, and i thought she always would. these days jeans and a hoody are her standard uniform. stuff she can run and play and hang … Continue reading small style :: when sweet small style grows up
entire days spent outside, warm sun, glittery hoops, short sleeves, picnic lunches. spring really does suit us well. Continue reading sunny * sunday * backyard * hoopfest
i know the calender says it is october but the weather tells another story, therefore i have been completely un-inspired to do anything autumn related. our nature table has not been updated with all of my favorite decorations that represent my favorite season. my tee shirts have not yet been replaced by fall-weight sweaters. and … Continue reading the un-inspired mama
we woke up early, anxious to see what the weather would bring. rain, snow, wind, sun- we have had a bit of it all this week. i reminded harper of our plans for the day. “egg funt! esme’ wake up! we are going to the egg funt!” esme’ emerged from her deep sleep and joined … Continue reading egg funt!
candles, flashlights, story books, shadow puppets and giggles!earth hour 2010 was a very good time. daddy had to work so it was just myself and the littles. esme loves the dark, harper had to be convinced. and, just like last year, we decided an in the dark earth hour interview was in order. apparently sitting … Continue reading earth hour 2010 :: glow
inspired mama musings 