A Few Random Updates

Hello Lovelies! Have you missed me? I've missed you! 

Since becoming a Working Mummy, my blogging has become less frequent as I try to balance it all. Frankly, it's been a real challenge to transition back but I know that I'll find my rhythm soon enough.

Random Update #1:

Little A is walking now.  Okay, she's more "toddling" around, but multiple steps are being taken in a row. That's walking right?  She's about 2 months ahead of where EZ was when he learned to walk. She needs to get walking so she can hold her own against her big brother -- not that he's tough on her, he's just ready for her play with him!

Random Update #2:

Who else is loving the change back to Standard Time? The mornings are so light & bright -- it makes it so much easier to get up and go in the morning.  We've also been blessed with great weather this week, though flurries are on the forecast today! I'm writing this and the sky is beautiful shades of pink and lavender. {Although doesn't the old saying go, "Red Sky in the morning, Sailors warning}... or something like that?}.  Anyway, it looks pretty now...

Random Update #3:

One thing about me is certain -- I can never leave well enough alone.  I always have some grand plan, or at least a little surprise change of plans up my sleeve. 

My latest idea is to clear off our debt {HALLELUJAH!}, but this would involve selling our house. I ADORE my house, but to live free from the burden of debt would be so liberating. We'd have to learn to live large in a smaller space...or live more simply.  My guess that we'd still live big in a small space :) Living simply sounds good, but I don't think I really understand its fundamental concept :)

Nothing's decided yet, we're just investigating ALL possibilities.   If we do move, we'd have to organize and clear out the hoard of clothing, books, and thrifted furniture that I had grand plans for.

  What a pain it would be to de-junk our basement and garage, but I also *REALLY* want to organize both spaces regardless if we put the house up for sale -- who wants to live like Hoarders, right? 

Needless to say, all our major house projects are on hold till we sort out our long-term plans.

Random Update #4:

I'm teaching a workshop at my Church's craft day this Saturday, and I decided to teach the DIY Alphabet Magnets from this post! So far I have 10 women signed up -- hopefully I can source enough wooden disks to cover an entire alphabet for 10 people! It should be fun!

So that's my brief update for now. More to come soon.

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A Day at the Pumpkin Patch!

Last weekend, we trekked out in the frigid rainy weather to the local pumpkin patch in search of the perfect pumpkin.  Unfortunately, the pumpkins were picked over and only a few pumpkins remained. Literally. We got three. 

What we DID get however was COLD & MUDDY! But it was fun to go with Nana & Granddad. I love our family time!

On the way there, EZ queried why we'd go to the pumpkin patch when you can just buy pumpkins at the Superstore?! Oh, us silly parents...wasting time making memories for our children and such!

{The sad part is I actually just bought our larger outdoor pumpkins last night. From the Superstore. Out of the mouths of babes, I tell ya.}

 Not only were there few pumpkins, but the apples were picked over too. EZ had to go underneath the trees to pick the apples from the under-branches, but they sure were delicious! I LOVE Mutsu apples!

Apparently we didn't get our timing right for either of our Fall Traditions this year. 

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Captain Destructo & his Accomplice - Little A

 For {Canadian!} Thanksgiving, we spontaneously decided to make a quick trip to see my grandma. My parents and my sister & her family were going to be there - it was a Family Affair! 

I'm SO glad we decided to go. We had an amazing time with our family.


It's quite a drive though - like 8 hrs each way. Here are some photos I snapped after the first 2 hours on our way back home. 


Captain Destructo & his accomplice were hard at work to ensure that our car was as messy as possible...

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It's {Canadian!} Thanksgiving!

Image via Pinterest

Happy {Canadian} Thanksgiving! 

I hope your weekend is full of fun, family & tofurkey! Just kidding :)

{Seriously though, this is my first Vegan Thanksgiving - wish me luck! Hopefully I'll be able to post about my vegan menu!}

Happy Thanksgiving! We have SO much to be grateful for!

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Fall is Here & the Changing of the Mantel!

The weather is chilled, although the sun still has me convinced that it's still summer.  Then I step outside in the crisp autumn air and realize that Fall has arrived.  Time for cozy sweaters, apple picking, boot season, and the changing of the seasonal mantel in my kitchen.

I put this together this afternoon while watching SATC reruns and waiting for the Emmys to begin.  Still some tiny tweaks needed, but it looks pretty good just using what I had!

Linking to:
 
Nest of Posies Fall Festival Link Party! 


The Lettered Cottage - Ideas for Fall Linky Party!

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