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Ten on Ten :: November

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(November 10th 2008)

I have been starting to loose steam with the Ten on Ten project the past few months and I know it shows.

This evening I went back and looked at my set from last year and totally cracked up. I LOVED that I captured that day..an ordinary day for sure but when I look through the photos I am transformed back to the sweetest moments! I am now renewed and excited for tomorrows installment and look forward to capturing the tiny precious beautiful blessings.

will you join me?

hope so!

day 5

Christmas in a cup!

Halloween 2009 and my Thankfuls..

we had an absolute blast this past weekend with 50 people here to celebrate little Levi's second Birthday and of course Halloween! This "little" party has become an annual thing and so I know next year will probably be bigger and better! All the kids looked adorable, laughter filled the house, lots of sugar which always makes me happy and we topped the night off with trick or treating!! What fun what fun..I always wish I took more photos at these things but you know how it is hosting a party and my camera died right after this last shot. Oh well next year! My boys decided on super heros at the last minute but Levi's costume sort of looked like pajamas by the end of the night. I love the shot of cousin Evan and Levi embracing..super hero's unite, those two have quite the time together I love it!

This past week has been full of recovering from the big party and if you can believe it I actually spent all of Sunday locked in my office working on jewelry and came out of there at 10pm with 65 new pieces to show! It was a very full weekend indeed and now, Wednesday I am still pooped.

A lot of friends are participating in Andi's 30 days of thankfulness this month via her blog crafty Mama..I love the idea and although I am sure I won't be able to post everyday this month, I am also sure that I have tons to be thankful for. I thought I would give it a shot..

day 1: for my husband watching the boys all day Sunday so that I could work!

day 2: the most delicious tomato bisque and ham and cheese sandwiches for dinner with my three boys, awesome!

day 3: the sunshine streamed in all day making everything so bright and crisp this time of year!

day 4: a coffee and reading all by myself this morning while the kids played at the play center at our local QFC..do not make fun it is free and they LOVE IT!

alright, I am off to pick up Mr. Simon from preschool. Today was picture day so he got all dressed up for his first school photo. I also have yummy cookie dough ready and waiting to bake this afternoon just in time for my favorite new show tonight - Glee! And more working, I can't wait!

*update - bummer just found out they are benching Glee again for the world series..oh well I guess next week!

Happy Wednesday Friends!

Happy 2nd Birthday Levi!

what a sweetheart you are my second son, full of cuddles and kisses and hugs! You are my passionate and curious boy and are always finding yourself caught in the midst of some sort of wild scenario. I marvel at your ability to express yourself and speak your mind in this great big family that you are a part of. You love your family and your cousins with all your heart and Daddy and I especially remark on your very very sincere way. You don't beat around the bush or make jokes the way some of the other boys in this family do instead you are direct and honest and sensitive and that I am so blessed by!

I have been overwhelmed by the amount of joy you have brought into our lives since the day you were born and the way that you choose to be uniquely you in all that you do. You continue to be our big guy and love to tell us about the things that you see and the way that you feel about it..you also hate socks and are quite particular about those scratchy tags on the back of your shirts and ask me to cut them out for you when you find a shirt that still has one.

I don't think I could love you more my darling and I praise the Lord for who he has made you and the strong gifts you posses. May this next year be full of more exploring and creating and playing than you ever knew possible and may you know the extent of our love for you!

Happy Birthday Louie!

Love,

Mom

fun at Swansons

we had some fun at Swanson's Nursery this morning playing with the Kylers and then I realized this afternoon that the last time we visited was pretty much exactly one year ago. Fun to see how much the boys have grown in the past twelve months!

I think Sean and Simon threw hay at each other for 45 minutes while sweet Molly slept and Levi did, well his own thing in his Levi way. What fun we had..since last year we went with a much bigger crowd I am thinking maybe next week we should do a repeat visit with everyone..next Thursday, Levi's second Birthday?? Just an idea but I know that we will definitely be making a trip closer to Christmas to see the reindeer!

  Have a wonderful weekend everyone, maybe throw some hay with friends it looks like it is pretty much the greatest!

this morning I had coffee with Claire, one of my favorite things to do! We met at QFC in the University Village because they have free child care for an hour..on our way out we splurged on these amazing orchids that are on sale right now for only $9.99 off of $25. I love orchids and my BFF it was a fun morning!

Fall

yesterday Chris and I were remarking on how crazy it is that we are practically in the last week of October already. This season has truly truly flown by. I love the Fall here in the Pacific Northwest like so many others. We find ourselves covered in gorgeous golds, reds and oranges. The mountains in all their splendor, the rain making everything green and sparkly. This spider web is one of several outside my bedroom window right now and although I am not a huge fan of finding a giant spider in say..my shower..I do so love and find inspiration in the glorious webs of nature.

We are gearing up for a very VERY busy next couple of months. Of course my Levi turns two next week followed by a little Halloween bash to celebrate his birth. We are hosting Thanksgiving again this year in our home and that feels exciting and overwhelming at the same time. Chris and I are also heading to NYC mid December where I will be participating in a show with Orangepoppy. This I don't like to think of much because this makes me want to hide under my covers and not come out. I am beyond nervous about this decision to take my wares across the country during the craziest time of year but I just keep putting one foot in front of the other and know that somehow it will all get done. 

I am also working hard on not missing out on the season and all that God gives us to enjoy. I am not sure how much I will be around my blog the next months. I am going to try to capture what I can but often blogging kind of goes by the wayside when life gets to busy. I hope that you all know how much it means to me that you are here though reading and saying hello. Your comments and encouragement are such a blessing to me.

Happy Wednesday Friends!

xo Rebekah

Daddys Back!

after 18 days on the road with his band he finally came home to us, in one piece! We were so excited to hug him and squeeze him and get some rough housing in too and although he had to return to work the very next day it is so wonderful to know that he will be home tonight. All is back in it's place at our home and we survived!!

we missed you so much Daddy, especially Mommy!

*we waited for him on the porch but about 2 min before he arrived Levi crawled in bed and conked out for his nap..and yes Simon was eating a banana while he waited..

Simons First Field Trip :: The Pumpkin Farm

and his first time riding on a real school bus..I asked him what he thought about it but I am pretty sure this expression says it all!

it was quite wet and cold but the kids were troopers and we had fun checking out the animals on the farm, the veggie garden and hanging out with all the High School students who help out with Simon's class!

here are the tiny piglets that were born just yesterday, they were so cute!

and of course afterward we went out for a treat and chatted about our favorite things from his first field trip. Simon especially liked the goats and of course the bus ride and I loved having a special date with my big boy! 

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend staying cozy and warm!