Happy Halloween!

There are a ton of great things about living in a small town and Halloween is just one of them.  The streets shut down and it seems like EVERYONE east of Asheville comes out to celebrate.  It's so fun to see all of our friends dress up and to feel safe letting your kids walk from door to door.  Here are some of our pictures from the night.

 Piper dressed up as a farmer for school.

 Bundled up to walk to school.

 Trick or treating with great friends.

 a ballerina

Nothing says "Happy Halloween" like an applique vest or shirt

 Our gang heading out to get some candy!

 Our little kitty cat.

Bubbles+Kids

For some reason, soapy water in a big bucket is a staple at our house. It makes for a lot of fun (& clean kids so no bath time at night!). It's the simplicity of this game that makes me love it so much and sharing it with these boys was something extra special.....

Summer fun!

You can tell I'm behind on my posting....here are some favorite moments from the summer:
Good friends at the pool.




One of our few veggies from our garden this year!

Craft time at home; painting a castle from camp.

Dear friends at camp.


Sweet girls hanging out at boys' camp

1st spend the night parties!

"Campout"dinner in our backyard.

Phil being a man- he just can't help it.

Our little stray, Trekker, who now has a great home!
What an amazing summer!

Folly Beach 2011

We went back in July with Amy's family and it was an awesome time together. We were right on the beach so the girls ran back and forth all day. Apart from getting to spend the whole week sleeping together in 1 room, it was the perfect trip with family.

Me & Lily.

These were taken in the summer, but after having some more time with Lily recently (since Piper went to school), these pictures are extra-special to me and really sum up Lily and my relationship perfectly....

Bus time!

Please, try to ignore the shrillness of my laugh....

Fall Fashion Show 2011

You will enjoy this if:
1. You are my mom.
2. You are Phil's mom.
3. Maybe if you are a family member.
4. Or if you want to listen to Phil do a really silly voice for much too long.
5. Or if you are into fashion....maybe you'll get some tips.

Sisters=Best Friends.

I just love this series of pictures....it totally sums up their relationship....