Fall

First Day of Fall

September 23, 2019

Happy first day of Fall! It's been so hot here in New England that it definitely doesn't feel like a new season. (This photo is from last October when we went farm hopping one day!) Today we're looking at another 88 degree day! Over the weekend we visited a local farm and went on a hayride, but it just didn't feel like apple picking weather. That will have to happen another weekend soon. In the meantime, we're getting ready for a VERY special 2nd birthday party! (I can't wait to show you what …

Quick DIY Family Halloween Costume

October 26, 2018

We went to a Halloween party last weekend (Eleanor's first Halloween party!). We weren't sure if the adults got into it or not, so we decided to go with an easy diy family Halloween costume. T and I figured that way if it was only the kids who dressed up, we wouldn't look entirely out of place! When we got there, I realized that I had entirely underestimated the crowd. A woman hopped out of her SUV in a full scarecrow outfit, her husband was the Tin Man, her toddler was Dorothy, and there was …

Apple Picking, Pumpkins + the Best Skinny Jeans Everyone Asks About

September 25, 2018

We had a gorgeous weekend, so we took Eleanor apple picking for the first time! How basic can I get... I HAVE to go apple picking every year, and normally I force my family to go for my birthday. But we saw how nice the weather was going to be and just had to go. We had so much fun! I loved showing Eleanor the farm animals. We talk a lot about farm animals around here (she has a puzzle). Funny story: We were standing in front of the sheep and I was doing the mom voice and asking Eleanor, …