11/14/2012

Crazy

You  ever have one of those days where you really feel crazy? Like maybe you've come a little unhinged and you should be locked away for the safety of others? I know at least the moms reading this know this feeling.
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Well, the next time you feel that way, remind yourself that you're not really crazy until you're this guy.


11/08/2012

Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens


CHIIIIICKEEEEEEEENS!! We are now part owners of our community chicken coop. We're set to start running it with two other families this week. 



Getting introduced to the chickens, and the neighboring vegetable patch...


... and subsequently making themselves at home in the coops. 




And lastly, our neighbor (from whom we're buying the share of the coop) helps Atticus hold one of the chickens. This was right before the chicken freaked out and flapped him in the face. 

11/07/2012

Totoro Hunting

Sup guys? How's your autumn? Lots of sweaters, snuggles, and hot chocolate? Or has it been more like never ending leaves, freezing temperatures, and the beginning of cold season? Eh, I'm here and there on fall. On the one hand, summer is over, and I hate everything about that. On the other, Christmas is coming! The goose is getting fat! Time to put a penny in the old man's hat!

Here are some pictures of my kids, because that's what parents are best at.


We did some finger painting in the kitchen, which quickly evolved into war paints. 


The kids were Where's Waldo and Where's Wanda for Halloween. 


Where IS Wanda?


Pa came to hang out with us at the Halloween dinner and trunk or treat. 


Atticus loves these glasses! 


We've gone for some walks under the maple trees. They all love to throw leaves at each other and the cat. Yeah, Wire usually follows us on our walks. 


Today we went out to walk the Spruce Rail Trail by Lake Crescent. The idea was to go "hunting for Totoro". All three of them loved it, and I loved seeing the mossy trees. I wish my good camera were working, because my cell phone doesn't do justice to these beauties! 




I think if I were Totoro, I would live in a mossy tree like this. It looks so soft and comfy.