Happy 4th of July!

I hope you have a joyous holiday with those that light up your life! Happy Birthday, America!

I'm so grateful that my parents had the foresight to bring me to this most exceptional country and that my children are blessed to grow up in this amazing nation of ours.

Happy 4th!

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An Even More Handsome Threesome

I've been missing in action in large part due to this handsome threesome. The end of the school year always brings with it a deluge of activities and deadlines, but this year is especially busy as I have a rising middle schooler and a rising kindergartener (pause as I wipe away a runaway tear). So I have been planning end-of-year celebrations, field days, graduation receptions, getting ready for fifth grade carnivals and picnics and year book signings for three of my very favorite little people. I hope I can catch up with ya'll soon. Perhaps once summer rolls in I'll have a little more wiggle room in my schedule (cue maniacal laughter). Until then, I hope all of your occasions and celebrations are equally as joyful. See you soon....XOXO.

Phew. January who?

{warning: longest post ever}

2011 started off with a bang and has not let up since. Busy must be the word of the year, at least if January is any indication.

{dj granny}

And then it snowed (and snowed and snowed...you get the picture)

Yes, that is the saddest little snowman ever. Remember, we are in the deep south and have little experience with such matters.

8 plus inches!!! (remember, we are in the deep south and have little experience with such matters)

After a week's worth of the white stuff enough was enough. We headed further south. To Hogwarts. Bet you didn't know it's in the sunny state of Florida.

Mmm, their first butterbeer. Yes, they're of age.

Yes, that's my son, a bra, and a dog. Sounds like the punchline to a risque joke. No, he's not of age.

Yes, that's an orangutan. Long story.

Scared outta his pants? Uh huh.

A fairytale ending.

So that was January. February, be kind. Mama's tired.

Boys and Girls

Two unique children's rooms and nary a shred of pink or baby blue in sight, at least not in ways that would be expected. I love that both rooms have brought in bits of vintage goodness to really bring out their understated flair. I'm crazy for that light fixture in the boy's space and how that oh-so-traditional solid bed becomes such a feature in the clean simple room. And as for the little girl's room, well lets just say I would nab that sweet robin's egg blue chair and the toadstool stool in a heartbeat!

And if you're looking for some not run-of-the-mill nursery inspiration, take a look at this.

{image of boy's room via Black and Spiro}

{image of girl's room via la douleur exquise}

Playing Hooky

We decided to take advantage of the weather today and make a trip to the zoo. The animals were taking advantage of it as well, all were basking in the afternoon sun. The boys all got to experience their favorites: the first born was all about the snacks, preferably the pretzels, the second born couldn't get enough of the rock climbing, and the little guy was all about the choo choo- "all aboard." For me, it was all about reveling in their excitement.