With an entire week off from school ahead, our holiday starts when I pick up Lainey from school today. I have grand visions of movies and baking and hopefully our first fire in the fireplace, so today my work is cut out for me.
Small things we’ve been enjoying lately:
This gargantuan fall leaf I found outside of Jefferson Memorial last week.
The way he enthusiastically greets everyone he sees. Hi, Man! Hi, Lady!
Opening Season for our little village, always the first thing we put out every holiday. I want to crawl up in the Village Inn, drop my mail off at the little Post Office, sing Christmas hymns in the old church with the stained glass windows and the broken steeple. This village makes us so happy every year. I should add that the Village newspaper has their headlines laid out for them this season with Dash: Missing Caroler at the Depot; Villagers Flee Nutcracker, Afraid for Their Lives; Ballerina Found Wedged in Church’s Broken Steeple.
The most perfect twirly dress ever, her new favorite.
Couch shadows.
Her getting-ready-for-school routine, no longer needing an ounce of my help. Hair, clothes, backpack–she’s got this.
Easily sneaking up on Sophie for a close-up sleeping pic because our girl is getting old and can’t hear a darn thing anymore.
This T-Rex that makes his rounds. I find him on the nightstand, in the bathtub, in the car, under the dining room table. I hardly see Dash playing with him, but still he moves. I swear, he comes alive at night and roams the house.
Keeping Nella and Dash home from school yesterday for runny noses and a gracious thought to the other kids in their classrooms when really their noses weren’t that bad. We had fun.
“Beekia,” her favorite Barbie to play with as of late and Paquel’s best friend. I don’t know how she can tell them all apart, but God forbid you mix up Grocery Store with Beekia. She’ll set you straight.
These fluffy little green things. Our hotel bar in D.C. had vases of them displayed and I loved them, so I found some at Whole Foods when we got home, shoved some berries in them and voila–a centerpiece that doesn’t block our vision.
Her teenager pose.
The way Dash plays with Barbies.
After school frozen yogurt.
Getting our countdown calendar ready–going with little envelopes and simple notes/kind acts, stickers and temporary tattoos this year.
Growing up, this one is.
Happy Weekending!
Megan says
Nella’s jeans!!!! Those should be on your list… in love!!
Kelle says
xo
CeCe says
A big shout out Thank you for Pinhole post! Made one that day for my littlest Grands…arrived yesterday! It’s perfect! Grandmothers out there…it is USER FRIENDLY!
THANKS AGAIN AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Kelle says
So glad you loved it! It’s great, isn’t it? And yes, very user friendly unlike a lot of other sites. Hope your little grands enjoy it!
Susan says
Your girls have the prettiest backs! And, I love that green stuff with the berries.
Anna says
Kelle, if you don’t know Dinovember yet, you need to check it out immediately! I am sure that you’d love it, and so would your children (specially Dash :D)
Kelle says
Just did! LOVE! Dash will love this! Thank you!
bre says
Love the twirly dress/skirt! Where is it from?
Kelle says
If you click on “twirly dress” in the post, I linked it to the site. It’s Alice & Ames http://www.aliceandames.bigcartel.com/products. Hope that helps!
Morag says
Do you know about Dinovember?? It is so cool! https://www.facebook.com/dinovember/
Merr says
I love the holidays too, our own little village came alive last night, with a visit from Santa, and carolers out in the town square. Enjoy letting your holiday freak flag fly Kelle! Your beautiful babies are growing up so fast, mine are 7 and 4, and I can’t believe how fast the years have flown! Happy weekend!
rebekah says
kelle, you have such an eye for light and clothes. will you one day post ab your fave places to shop for your kids? i know it’s silly but it would make me so happy and grateful!!! nella is for real my style icon. that and ever since i read that sweet post/ode to dash for his bday a while back…i remembered thinking it would be such a sweet children’s book for him and so many other kids…now with pinhole would you ever make one? and if you did would you ever consider publishing it? i’ve been wanting to buy it ever since i imagined it in my head! i have a little turning 1 this month and often think about sweet books like that that i want to read him. anyways, love all that you stand for and this blog!
Amy Albert says
Love your green floor decorations! Where did you find the cute vases for them???
Kelle says
Marshalls–and I think they were only $3 each! :o)
Arianna says
I more or less hated my day today, but looking at those pictures, seeing the little smiling faces and reading the words you wrote.. well: I now have a big smile! Thank you!
O, and the dress is beautiful!
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Sue says
Nella’s hair!
nereyda Rose says
Ooh yes – sounds like you’re going to have to do some finagling to fit everything in today! I would love to spend time baking and setting fires and whatnot with my little girl…..I’ll just have to see what kind of time and energy I have left over by the time I get home from work. 😉
Kim says
Your kids are adorable. Love your blogs, too.
Darlene van omen says
Love everything about this post! You rock!! Ummmm have I missed a post about the new room setups for the kids? I see urs all changed and I love your gift of decorating!
kimmie says
I want a twirly skirt.
MarjOrie says
I love Nella’s twirly dress and those jeans!! I can’t believe how fast they are growing up! Happy thanksgiving to you all!
Tentang Iwan Fals says
I like the style of the photo at the bottom, with pouted style kecentilan children who make us laugh. i like
heather says
i need that twirly dress in my size!! happy weekend and Thanksgiving to you Kelle. Thanks for “happying up” my day with your pictures and words. Heather
Sarah says
Wow! These photos are precious. Goodness- I need a twirly dress like that. And I love the one of Sophie looking in the mirror- too cute! 🙂
JACQUELINE says
There are those Converse your brother was talking about when Nella was born! Where’s the guitar? (Are they Converse? I hope they’re Converse!)
LoriAngela says
I love reading your blog, though my babies are grown. I want to focus on wellness next year and I wonder if you can recommend any blogs hat aren’t too, you know, silly, holistic, out of touch. I love your grounded mess.
Reenie says
Love!! Happy Thanksgiving!!
Stacie Lang says
Your photos are beautiful and we’re so happy she loves her Ballet dress. 🙂 Thanks for sharing and happy holidays!
XX,
Stacie
JennS says
When did you get bunk beds?!