Thursday, September 26, 2013

Around the Homestead

We are hanging on to the last of the sunny days here at the homestead, although I'm excited for Fall as it is my favorite season. And to be honest, one of the main reasons it is my favorite is that it signals the return of pants weather. This homegirl is not a fan of shorts. And I would say that I hate shaving my legs everyday but if I am - again - being honest, I'm not really great about that during the summer, either. Moving on.

Landon is back in his little preschool three days a week, testing the waters in the "big kids" room. The waters are a little choppy right now, but I think there are some calm seas on the horizon. His focus and intensity perhaps are a little unique for a toddler crew, but I personally believe this means great things are ahead for him as long as we can harness his behaviors with the power of kindness and productivity. And so he shall be named: Super Landon!

Anders is not yet in any type of program and hangs with me. I suspect he will one day invent a line of mommy-and-me clothing, the main product of course would be matching track suits with NASA-strength Velcro strips that allow the baby/toddler to be attached to his mother for the majority of the day. He will also someday invent the ultimate sippy cup because right now he just goes from cup to cup like the little girl in Signs ("This one is contaminated.")

Without further ado, some pics:


Picking up some blueberries at the farm and stopping to say hi to the chickens.

Attending our friend Aiden's super hero themed birthday party.

Mom and Dad escape for a day to complete an aerial ropes activity (seriously) and to visit the Red Hook Brewery in Woodinville, WA. Squadron event - I am far too lame to plan something like that for a date.

Football has returned.

The grass is back.

The Fall boogers are running.

"Landon, isn't it nice that it's sunny again today? Landon? Can you see me?"

The return of the fat spiders and their crazy glue sticky webs. I battle them daily in our backyard.

Always a favorite for Landon: visiting the construction vehicles at the old mill site.

Anders' daily collection of cups.



2 comments:

Leica said...

Shaving legs is like priority #99 on my top 100 list. I'm so gross.....

Kate H said...

I feel like living in the Northwest is the perfect camouflage. Amongst the hippies, my unshaven legs can do no harm.