Happy Anniversary!

Five years ago today Kevin and I moved into our house.


I like our house and our neighborhood. Although we aren't ready yet, it will be hard to leave when the time comes. I am going to have so many memories of this home. Don't you just love Olive in the window?!?! Happy Anniversary Home!

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H. A. double L. O. W. double E. N.

Spells Halloween!

Does anyone else remember that song? Kevin and I both have memories of listening to that song on a record (like real vinyl people) when we were in grade school. And we only know the one line... but it is the best one. **update: I found this site with the song and lyrics!!! You have to get to about the minute mark before the words start! Any who,

I wanted to post more photos from our Halloween! What a great day it has been. There are so many things about Halloween that make me happy. First, my 1st muse for Madeline's costume.

Travelocity anyone?

I bought this wreath on clearance two years ago. It makes me happier than anyone will ever know. The next time I have a bad day I might just go pet it b/c that is sure to make me at least 30% happier!

Muse #2- This is my garden gnome. I blogged about him here. He still doesn't have a name. What about Gerard? Or Morton? He sure is happy though isn't he? Although I don't have a photo of this, my third muse is my garden gnome jammies by Nick and Nora. I wore them tonight, but alas no photos! I think I might like gnomes a little more than I thought.

And b/c no self respecting gnome can go with out her satchel, I made this one just for our little gnome. And you thought the costume was adorable!

Just in case you didn't think I was super mom yet, I baked and decorated cup cakes. They are the yummiest pumpkins on the block!

And now for the main event:

The Garden Gnome, in our garden!

Next to our wonderful jack-o-lanterns! Which have only been lit for a few minutes b/c we were not home!

We had a visitor stop in to say hi today.

Wait, where is Waldo?

OH, there's Waldo! (aka, my brother Elliot)

Madeline wasn't fooled. She found him right away. That might be b/c he wasn't at the circus, or on the beach, or the train station, or an amusement park, or a baseball game, or...

mg

Happy Halloween!

You have indulged me all week long. Thank you. There were many wonderful guesses. I won't keep you waiting any longer!

Meet Madeline the Garden Gnome! (or "mome" as Madeline says)

Didn't I tell you it was totally ridiculously adorable?
Look at those eyes, and that smile and what an amazing feat of craftsmanship that felt coat is!

That's right people, I made everything but the pants and shoes. I wish I could explain how proud I am of myself. I have been telling everyone who will listen, (and even some who won't) that I made this costume from scratch. No pattern, just me and my brain and my hands!

As for how Kevin helped make this... think about what is IN that costume. Yep, we made that too and I couldn't have done it without him!

These photos were taken at Madeline's day care by one of the moms (and my friend) Jodie Allen. She has started her own photography company, J. Allen Photography and I love her work. Some day, when I have disposable income again, we'll hire her to shoot the family! Check her out!

I hope everyone has a wonderful Halloween! Enjoy the fun and stay safe!

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Only one more day. Can you stand it?

One more day, so one more clue: It's originally from Germany and is subterranean. (Although I much prefer it above ground!)

I can't wait to for the reveal tomorrow! It's coming! And it's awesome!

mg

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I made it. From scratch. From top, to bottom. Inside and out. EVERY INCH!

Kevin did help with some of it too!

mg

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Normally, it is smaller than a bread box.

My surprise however is much bigger.

mg

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You can find this surprise in your garden. (or on TV.) But my surprise is way cuter.

mg