work in progress

This is going to be my new fall wreath. It's still got a ways to go, but I found a bit of time to work on it while the boys were napping. I really like the color combination. The flowers are just a bit of an old t-shirt and some felt scraps. I am on the lookout for a few more accents, but I think it will stay pretty plain. Just thought I would give you a sneak peak at what I have been up to while the boys sleep.

monday

I woke up to a rainy, drap Monday morning.
I guess today will just have to be spent playing with this handsome fella (who is 7 months as of today) and his brother

and listening to some lovely music... like this

clocks

There are obviously things that I am going to have to get used to being in a new place. One thing that I simply can't get used to is not having a clock in the living room. Our old cable box had the time displayed. The new one just has the channel number... (not very helpful). After a week, I have come to the conclusion that I can't handle not having a clock in here. After rummaging around on the internet for a pretty time piece, these are some of my favorites.

I love the little birdy!

This one is soooo classic and pretty in black. It would go so well with our Audrey above the fireplace. This is just amazing!

This one reminds me of a really old high school classroom. Who doesn't love that? (At least after you've already done your time in school)

Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4

smiley's

Today we ventured out as a family to Smiley's Flea Market in Fletcher, NC. Apparently it is a much bigger deal than we anticipated. It took almost 2 hours to meander through the outside section, and we decided that it wouldn't be worth the effort to venture inside due to the fact that we had forgotten to bring a stroller for Harry. As a whole, it was quite an experience. We did manage to find a local farmer's table and bought some apples and a gallon of fresh apple cider.

This giant truck was parked right behind us. We obviously felt that it was picture worthy.

Harry was really into the cider.

And didn't want to leave even after we started making our way to the car.

Our awesome local pink lady apples that will be finding their way into a pie and possibly some muffins.

feeling the season

Harry has been amazed by Halloween due to Nick Jr. showing every Halloween episode ever.

So.... we did some decorating. He loves it. Every time he sees the mantel he says "Harry's Halloween party!" Oh, the simple things.

I found this shop on etsy. I bought the pdf file to download and print out the individual triangles then simply sewed them onto some orange and black ribbon. Pretty simple.

I love the glittery crow. I found it at Michaels for about $2.00. The black Halloween sign was all of $.50 and a thrift shop. The fake spider web was another thrifty find.

I am pretty stoked about Halloween this year. Harry is really excited about dressing up like Buzz Lightyear (His choice).... We are going to downtown Hendersonville on the 30th, where all of the shop owners will be dressed up and handing out candy. We will have a blast.

interruption

Our unpacking, breaking down boxes, cleaning and being slightly overwhelmed at all times was interrupted by the App State football game on Saturday.

I must really love him just to drop everything and tailgate for about 8 hours....

My lovely sister was a peach and drove all the way up the mountain to watch our kiddos so that we could spend the day together.

goodbye house

Pictures by Holly Dwan

These are the last days we will be at this house. My home. Our home.

This is the first house we bought. This is where both of my sons came home to from the hospital.

This is where we have laughed, cried, perhaps yelled once or twice...

This has been a great home. I am certainly going to miss it.