Bed Head

Peyton woke up with the greatest bed hair the other day. I was so crazy about it. It was so cute. Some folks always get bed head. But, this was the first time I've seen my son like this. So, I had to take pictures.

Speaking of Peyton & of beds, he moved out of his crib, into a little big kid bed yesterday. It is going fairly well! Nap times have been a little bit of a struggle. But, bed time went so smoothly last night. It was amazing. Our little guy is growing up pretty fast.

I <3 My Garbage Man

The day started off a little slow. I slept in a bit. Was totally groggy when my kids came in to tell me that if was 7:05. "Get up you crazy bones! It's O 5!"
Sitting on the couch scratching my head, I realized that it has been quite a while since I took a shower. But, I woke up too late to get it in before Scott leaves for work. Ugh. Start the coffee brewing. Go to change the baby's diaper. Gillian comes running in to tell me that the coffee is spilling everywhere. I know about this one. It happened 3 days ago. I don't know why. But, it happens. With greater frequency these days. But, I am not sure the coffee pot is actually broken. So, I don't want to throw it out. I just keep brewing vinegar through it to try to clear up any clogs.
Anyway. Scott leaves for work. Moira is too fussy to put down. So I am just sitting there holding her. That's fine. Then. I hear the garbage truck. Oops. Forgot it was garbage day. I run out in the front yard in my p.j.'s, with infant in hand. The truck is already to my house. I realize the can is too heavy for me to maneuver through my tight driveway, while I am holding Moira. UGH. My can is full. But, I guess I missed out...
NOT TODAY. The driver got out of the truck & came & brought my can to the sidewalk. I have never witnessed such a thing. This is not the first time I have been late on bringing my cans out. Usually the driver doesn't even wait in his truck 1 extra second. But, this guy got out & did it himself. I was very impressed. I hope he gets a raise. Excellent customer service!!

I've Changed

I grew up not doing Halloween. And, I was determined that was the way it would be for my kids. Yes. I had to admit. Dressing up in costumes is extremely fun. But, Halloween is bad. I'll have none of it.


But, I married a man who thought differently. He loved Halloween. Didn't think it was bad. And, wanted his kids to be able to enjoy it.


After a few years, I changed. I came around. This year, it was August & I found myself talking to people about Halloween. Telling them what my kids were going to be dressed up as. Buying stuff at the fabric store for their costumes. Planning it all out. Summer wasn't even over! What happened to me!





I tried to think of costumes that could then be worn as normal clothes, too. And, that weren't too hard to make. My dad was trying to talk Gillian into asking me to make her a Boo costume.
Thanks for the genius idea Dad. But, I don't think I have enough creative juices flowing for that one. Thankfully, Gillian was rather easy to persuade & I made her what I felt like making. She didn't get to choose. So, I made a Gypsy costume. She wasn't super thrilled about it. Until everyone complimented her while she was going door to door. She grew fonder of it, with each bit of flattery.
Peyton was a fire man. All I did was put white duct tape bands around the arms of his jacket. Kinda lame. But, he can make anything work. He's just cute.

The kids loved going trick or treating! Scott took them out & they went to tons of houses!


My younger siblings, Matthew (Nacho Libre), Jacob (the Jester) & Lizzie (from Japan), all went out with them. I thought they'd only go to a few houses & then come home. They were gone for about an hour. Now they have way too much candy! And, my house is a sticky mess. Candy drool & candy hands. Ugh! I am just trying eat down their stashes as fast as I can. Let's get this done with.
Anyway. Back to our Halloween party. Lizzy & Scott & I decorated with spiders & webs. Gillian wanted spiders so badly. I was pretty proud of my first attempt at Halloween decor. Scary (sort of). But, not gross or pagan.


I had my harverty decor out, too.


Moira, the Butterfly, stayed home with me & my dad & passed out candy.

While We Were Away

We spent a lot of time together in the great outdoors.

Walking.

(Sometimes, some people got tired.)

Finding little bug & critter friends.

Playing in the good, clean mud.

And discovering how cool farm equipment is.

Plus

I finished quilting Moira's baby quilt.

I got more knitting done on the Christmas stocking which will hopefully be done for Moira.

We got to watch TV. Chopped was our favorite new show. And maybe Dog the Bounty Hunter. Gillian is now hoping that her new friend Dora will come visit her.

We did some reading. Scott read his usual, Louis L'amour. Like any good ranch house, the house in Macdoel is fully stocked with his novels. I read this book. It was quite good.

Skies over Butte Valley

Fall Leaves

Closer look, originally uploaded by eadamsdesigns.

I made a couple fall table swags for an upcoming silent auction. I added a feather into this oe that I brought home from Phipps Ranch last week!

Adding Color

We have added color to our bedroom! We have had a brown room for the last years. I thought it was pretty nice. But, it was a little boring. Our bedspread was brown. At our old house, we painted our bedroom walls sky blue. So, there it wasn't so uni-color. But, we moved here & the walls were painted a very nice brown - nearly the exact same color as our bedspread.

This last weekend we were inspired to step out, away from the boringness. We went to Monica Emmert's Open Art Studio, showcasing her vintage fabric quilts.

My photos don't do the quilt justice. It is absolutely gorgeous. Now I need more pillow. What colors, I wonder? I need to figure that out. And, I think we need new curtains. My husband told me that a long time ago. I said, "what is wrong with these fantastic Ikea ones?!" But, now I can see. The windows could use some help. Ain't it always the way? You get something new & it makes all your old stuff look worse? Oh well. Little by little.
I had a goal for my life. Make a queen size quilt for my own bed & hand quilt the whole thing. Since it is so hard to finish hand quilting a little baby quilt, I was starting to doubt I would ever accomplish this. Now it has been done, by Monica, for me!