These boots are made for running

"These boots are made for walking" would not have been a fitting title, as Lucy hardly knows what walking is. I get tired just watching her, how does she just keep going? I would not be the one to ask, neither would Will, but I think I know someone who might have the answer... her father, or her father's mother who raised a very very busy boy. Nate's parents had him doing laps around the house to burn off all his excess energy. Edie, I think I'm going to need to get some tips from you. Off of that topic, onto fashion. Aren't these great boots? I'm sure they will get loads of wear and tear this season, actually they already have. I wish they came in my size!

Lucy and her loyal companion

Red

The Botanical gardens... again

We went out with our friends the Hagers to spend the night at a beautiful ranch. The weather was superb, the doves and wine were exquisite, the kids were wonderful and the time was well spent with great friends. I can't believe it, but I have no pictures of Josh and Sarah, this is what happens when you have kids. I'm shocked that I actually have a picture of Nate and me.

The Market

Those two....

Girly girl and boyey boy

I used to think Will didn't like books. Recently I have discovered that I had been giving him the wrong books. I went to the library with the kids and what did he go right to? The truck books! He opened the book and started making all these boy sounds, smashing the book and zooming the book around like it had actually transformed into a truck or something. There is no doubt in my mind that when he lays his head down to slumber he dreams of fighting off dinosaurs, gobbling down masses of food, and driving trucks over mountains of mud that have never been conquered before. His idea of fun is picking up the heaviest thing he can find and attempting to lift in onto something else, or to pull heavy items around the house- all sure signs to himself of his masculinity. The difference between him and Lucy is startling. While Will is making noises at his book and lifting weights, Lucy is off preparing for a pink tea party, of course wearing pink, and making sure that everyone who enters is wearing pink as well. And yes, don't forget, for "Christmas she wants a pink pumpkin." And she informed our neighbor that when she starts school she will go to a pink school. Come dinner time Lucy always makes sure that everybody has their napkin (gooey fingers are gross), and she always wants the pink cup. She's always wanting to go "shopping", prepare parties, and prepare food for the guests who are coming for the birthday party. Meanwhile Will is sitting on the floor watching Lucy go to and fro and disappointed when he realizes that the food she has been talking about isn't in fact real. That's my girley girl and my boyey boy.

Mr. Floppy's Sex Change

FYI: Mr. Floppy is now Mrs. Floppy. In Lucy's quest to flee from all thing boyish she has changed Mr. to Mrs. And trust me, if you refer to Mr., I mean Mrs. Floppy as a boy she will be quick to correct you. Thought I would give you a fair warning. (Daddy has not yet succom to calling Mr. Floppy a Mrs.)

The Botanical Gardens with Dad

The House- part 2

I posted a couple pics already of our house, but more were requested. We're pretty close to feeling moved in, but still need to add some finishing touches. For the most part we really love living here, a house is just so different than an apartment.

The kiddos room.

Our room, still need to put up the curtains though

The dining room

The unfinished basement that I tried to turn into livable space for us. Nate and I have our desks down here, couches and tv. The other 2/3 of the basement is used for storage.

Fall morning

The long awaited fall morning greeted us as we marched out the door for some early morning play. I was thrilled by the fact that we had to go back inside to bundle up with sweatshirts. A couple adventures were had, leaves were tossed and little legs ran off their restlessness.

A bit pre-mature

I took the hats out in anticipation of fall. I found this hat and love it. The irony of Will wearing the hat is that it's supposed to be 90 degrees today. 90 in October! Maybe I should have kept out the bathing suits instead of the hats.

A look into the future

I took this pic of Lucy and Nate and I were both struck by how old she looks. We both felt like we were looking at her in Middle School or High School. Just last night our friend Peter told us that her face is looking older. Our little girl is growing up.

A party to be had

Lucy had been anticipating her friend Zoe's birthday party ever since she heard about it. She got to dress up in her pretty dress and have a fun party with all her little friends.

signs of the season

Our first pumpkin pie, maybe in attempts to speed fall into gear, maybe a way to kill time during the day, maybe because they are so good. I would say the pumpkin pie came to be because of a combination of these factors. Lucy was very excited to give dad the pumpkin pie we worked on. When he came in she said, "here's a pumpkin pie for you, cause you worked so hard today." Mmmm, was that pie good, looking forward to many more.

On to the next

We're getting pretty close to settled in our new home. It's a cute little brick home with 2 bedrooms and a great basement that we have turned into our tv room and office. We just love being in a house with a backyard and think this house will do us well for our remaining time here.