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happy halloween...

pumpkin path

We went to the Lemos Farm this past weekend.  We usually go to  a smaller pumpkin patch right in the city but we decided to go to a bigger and better one in Half Moon Bay. 

There was some ballon making and Ava got herself a little Hello Kitty that attached to her wrist:

...and some pony rides..Ava loved it:

...pumpkins to bring home.  I'm going again this week to chaperone Jason's field trip.

today...

I took the day off.  Took the kiddies to the doctor for flu shots.  Ava wasn't too happy and already knew what was coming. After the doctors, drove to Calumet for some photography accessories; cleaned the house; laundry; took photos of random things; baked cupcakes with the kids; and did some reading...of course photos for this post:

My dad's camera that he bought when he was in the US Navy.  His name was carved on the top of it.

oh...and got my mail order shoes on my front doorstep...very comfortable...I wish I had these when I was in Paris. A sporty walking type of shoe...

   

growing with tons of energy

 

coming up soon...The City of Light...

a little girl and her little red shoes

 

 

Gray top: UNIFORM studio    |  Red shoes: ZARA  

my little matisse

I've always wanted to be an architect.  I wanted to be an artist and go to art school after I graduated from high school ---but it never happened.  I went the business route (listened to my parents) - because in their minds what was I going to get out of art.  Anyway I'm going to encourage art anyway I can with my kids.  Today at Flax they had Kidsfest.  I brought Jason and he had so much fun.  This is what he created:

an iron on transfer picture that he drew...

little mini masterpieces that came with a mini easel...

a mini stick monster with lots of legs...

and a painted rock with sakura gel pens.

He had a blast.  This was their 13th year doing KidFest.  You never know what's around the city for kids until you have them.

KidFest Info

5 years ago...

I gave birth to this little boy...how fast they grow...

The picture was taken here w/ Pepe Le Pew.  Jason had no idea who he was but later in the day he said "Mommy, where's my picture with the skunk?"  I didn't even know he knew what a skunk was...haha!  Lots of party planning to do for this Saturday...

Also quick post on a real instant gratification knitting project...

a blythe sweater...

pattern from here.

happy valentine's day

Pictures from last night.  Inspired by Sally.  Instructions here.  My favorite origami heart.

thanksgiving --

I hope everyone had a good one.  Turkey day is now  officially over.  We went to my aunt's house for dinner and everyone brought a little something. I made this macaroni and cheese. It was good but it is an expensive dish...using sharp white cheddar and gruyere cheese.

I also did some Martha Stewart time saving tips.  Pre-meaure your dry ingredients in ziplocs and when you're ready, just mix your wet ingredients. I got these colorful baggies from Ikea.

...and just to share a photo of girlie shoes I got for Ava from Target.

walking...

The little girl can now walk! Finally...right before she turned 14 months old...

 

My son's first day of preschool is today.  I took the day off for the occasion.  I wanted to stay a bit but they said the longer I stay, the harder it is for the kid.  Jason was on the verge of tears and so was I when I left...then I heard him really bawl when the door closed behind me....My co-workers warned me about crying. My kiddies are growing up.