These Days

Breathtaking fall mornings.


Leo has always loved playing in the leaves.


A chilly morning, but still perfect for playgrounds. And again, with the amazing, gorgeous leaves and sky. This weather, these days, this beauty. We are spoiled.


It's true: there's always someone to play with at our house. That makes up for the incredible amount of noise!


Perpetual racing buddies, these two. Also Lucy and her new favorite hat. She's the only kid I've had who actually wants to wear a hat. Asks for it. Figures. Also, I love how these two at some point made dibs on their respective little cars. Lucy always uses the purple one and Harry always uses the yellow one. No discussion needed.


Dirty Harry. Have we talked about Harry and his love for dirt? The kid eats it. Seeks it out and scoops it up like it's a delicacy (and before you start asking about pica, it's the only inappropriate thing he eats so... ). Oh and now he laughs at us when we chide him or try to redirect him. He's taken to calling himself "Dirt Man."


Just when I think no one plays in this (what WILL the backyard look like without giant plastic things?), Lucy goes and "drives" this age-old boat for thirty minutes (I guess it's more fun when filled with leaves. Then again, isn't everything?).


Coffee and croissant date with my boys.


I just can't get enough of these eyelashes. And therefore you can't either.



A few Saturday nights ago, we let Leo and Ellie stay up a little later than usual because they were playing together so nicely. They were downstairs in the basement playroom for a looong time.


This was the result.


Lastly, I forgot how much fun a simple balloon is. This was at breakfast the other morning and this is also what you call Cheap Thrills. In other news, Christmas and Hanukkah gifts have now been simplified and streamlined. Balloons for everyone!