day two hundred seventy four

day two hundred seventy three

Allison and I decided on a whim to try painting like they did in The Princess Diaries.

(to anyone who hasn't seen it: first, that's a problem. watch it now. second, in the movie they fill balloons with paint, attach them to a canvas, and throw darts at them)

It was so much fun. You should try.

p.s. Aunt Shannon and Uncle David, I'm sorry for the new "art" that I accidentally made for you on your porch...and your tree.

day two hundred seventy two

day two hundred seventy one

When I'm your babysitter, you get sprinkles for lunch.

I miss fall weather. Mister Autumn said hello to us a few weeks ago but is once again in hiding. Come back, come back!
We went to the park today but it only lasted a few minutes because of how incredibly hot and humid it was. Bummer. Soon, fall. Soon.

day two hundred seventy

day two hundred sixty nine

It's a crazy week around here. Three babies at our house! We're having fun. Plus my dinner for good measure. (this recipe) It was photo worthy and delicious.

That top photo is my new favorite.

day two hundred sixty eight

day two hundred sixty seven

I donated to Locks of Love once when I was about ten, and ever since then I've thought I would do it again if my hair ever got long enough. So here we are! Ten inches shorter and I was able to cut it myself. I love it!

day two hundred sixty four

sweet sleeping boy and dinner with some great people :)

day two hundred sixty three

started college classes today.

here's my desk for doing homework or, you know, browsing pinterest.

day two hundred sixty two

day two hundred sixty one

blurry colorful two-month-old-party remnants

day two hundred sixty

this weather makes me want to go yarn shopping and make something cozy;

I am a grandma at heart.

day two hundred fifty nine

brother is moving away to college! it's gonna be weird being the "only child"

day two hundred fifty eight

Bethany's last day at home before college calls for group photos..