Cut Ups

Dave and I have been working on the next issue of Classic Play. Can you believe it's been a YEAR since the last issue came out. We've actually been working on this next issue here and there since May. But you know what? We're feeling pretty good about the wait and hopefully our fans will forgive us for the long delay.

In any event, here is a sneak peek from our Cut Ups feature where kids are the paper dolls and they are allowed to unleash their inner Project Runway contestant. I can't tell you how much fun we had with these! It truly was one of my favorite projects I've done with the kids yet. For more pictures from our shoot click here and here.

Tagging

It's FINALLY HAPPENED! I've been tagged. By whom? Well by none other than Tania of Julian & Co fame (I just love her stuff don't you?!). Now I must admit, I'm a tagging novice. I mean I've read about it but I've never actually done it.

So the rules are these:
1. To link the tagger and provide the rules on your blog.
2. Share 7 facts about yourself.
3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving names as well as links to their blogs.
4. Let them know they've been tagged by leaving a comment on their blogs.

Drum roll please.....

And now I give you 7 facts (1 of which is untrue just 'cause I want to keep it interesting) about me:

1. My second toe is longer than the others.
2. I rarely, if ever, follow recipes unless it's for baking. Because while I like living on the edge with my meals, I'm not about to take chances with cakes or cookies!
3. Dave and I have been together for half my lifetime.
4. Our kids are named after movie characters. (2 points if you guess which two movies correctly. Hint: These movies came out in 1993 & 1997).
5. I have about 5 different favorite ice cream flavors. I mean, hello?! Who can have just one?
6. Sometimes when I laugh really hard I snort.
7. I was one of the original Bay City Rollers.

Alrighty roo, so that's me in 7 little nuggets of info.

And here's my list of those I have now dubbed the Fabulous Seven I'm tagging:

Cheryl Special Sauce in the House
Kirsten Nilsen Life
Anne The Rogers Family
Ciaran Momfluential
Dorothy Colin and Owen
Nita Wongology
Erin Design is Everywhere

Now go run to their blogs to see what they said!

Budding Artist

Jonah brought home this original painting from preschool. He titled it: Pink Carwash.

The Pumpkin Patch

visit to the pumpkin patch is a sort of pilgrimage for our family. This year, we attended Jonah's field trip to Sharps Farm in Brookeville, MD. It was the quintessential autumnal experience. We fed chickens, picked our own popcorn cobs off the stalks, found our way through a corn maze, picked pumpkins and took a hay ride that passed through a creek. Here are some pictures from our trip. Enjoy.

I Couldn't Help But Have One More...

We have been extraordinarily busy these past couple weeks. And unfortunately, I do not see an end in sight. So for now the posts will be short and light.

In that spirit, I thought I'd pop on her to post one more picture of Jonah doing what he loves best—playing (while eating waffles).