Pumpkin Patch Fun

As always we have visited a pumpkin patch in costumesto get readt for Halloween. This year was no different. Marty has been into superheros this fall, most notably Spiderman. He and George have enjoyed to selection of cartoons available via netflix, including the 67 collection thru the early 90's we watched as kids. Michaela could have had a costume this year, but I could not decide and she didn't care. So, some hand-me-down tights, a cute shirt from Target and a 10 minute tutu = Super Cute!

 It's all pictures so enjoy!

Spider-Man, Spider-Man does what ever a spider can. 

 He climbs hay bales of any size

 Goes down slides

 On all sides

 They had a blast with this cut out thing

 All three kids got into it!

 Michaela spoted Mickey from across the patch and made a bee line. 

 Halloween Hugs

 Those blasted piggy tails sure can tickle.

They had a blast for sure! 

Love to every one!

Light, Camera, Chase!

I truly love being a mom to my little ones. I can flip back through pictures and just smile at all their antics, attitudes and reminisce on how little they were.

However, when my model is a hyper-active 18 month old it makes getting product shots a little tricky. Tons of half face shots, or blurry images makes for some serious photo editing. 

Since we are constantly on the move, I have found the sports setting on my camera to be oh so helpful. That and the trap and distract method which involves one swing and (sometimes) a helpful older brother.

 

This latest photo seesions pretty much go like this:

(all the head bands are now available in Kayla's Kloset)

Michaela, Please don't eat the dirt!

 Look at Mommy!!!! (hand waving, chessey grin)

Andie

Look! What's Marty Doing?

Audrey

 Ok Lets Swing, WwwwwwwEEeeeeeee!!

 What a pretty....oh shoes

 Oh look there's Marty! Marty do something funny. Thanks Bud!

Holly

 Oh and just for fun. Michaela had a little Daddy time and I just could not resist sharing! 

 What a perfect pair of piggies tails! 

Oh and rolling on the front lawn = Blast!

 

New season, New Collections

Do you ever sit down in your craft room, just to made something pretty? 

No real plan, nothing specific to make and then you hit on something and get all excited?

After making more that a few tutus I have a large collection of tulle in all sorts of colors. Never one to leave fabric scraps and bits alone, and the draw of Pearls, I created...

Violet 

A Funky touch of Fancy for any Outfit

 

Violet is a great combination of funk and fancy, with multiple layers of Black and Violet Tulle topped with pearl beads creating a simple ruffle, perfect for any look. 

This adorable headband can be for everyday and the color combination lends itself to a great outfit topper for Halloween.

Violet is currently available for purchase in Kayla's Kloset, where you can get a little Bit of Fancy for Every Day.

Fall is here...we hope!

We think fall is here!!!!

Although the 90 degree afternoons could definitely go far in convincing me otherwise.

We had a wonderful summer filled with family and friends. 

Marty got to enjoy his first Grandparent's Week, when he got to go to the circus, aquarium and generally hang out for a week in So Cal! I know he had a blast and we sure enjoyed to quite here as well.  He started pre-school and loves it. He also decided that he will be dirving a Monster Truck whem he grows up. 

Grave Digger to be specific. 

Michaela has been her normal, funny, crazy, loud self and getting to be more and more her own person as she gets older.

 

What can we say, This girls got personality!

We got to meet our newest addition... A little girl!

No, we do not have a name yet but we are working on it. Here are a few pictures for the latest ultrasound.

 We haven't had a thumb sucker before, I wonder if this will continue after she is born?

It's A .....

Yesterday we got a chance to meet our newest addition to the Arthur Family! 

We are excited to say that we are having.....

Another Girl!

No we don't have any names, but now that we know we will get on it. 

Just a short trip to the ER

 So after a lovely dinner with the family do you know what my favorite thing to do is?  

You can definitly bet it IS NOT a trip to the ER.

Of course no one told Marty that. 

Our little trooper wound up with 6 stitches to hold him together. Other than the initial tears when face met floor he was super calm and pretty much hung out even while being stitched or sewed (as he called it). 

In the end he got a Popsicle, which he shared. Thank goodness Grandma Stella was here of most of these pictures would be of us chasing Michaela.

Cheers!!

So much has happened, but for now a few Pics

 So much has been happening around here, that the little time I have would not even make a dent. So instead here are the newest pictures of our newest addition. These are for week 11. 

Enjoy!