it's the most wonderful time of the year...

have you ever seen that commercial when the mom is shopping for school supplies and that song is playing in the background? ella starts school tomorrow! woohoo! we have enjoyed some really special one on one times these past few weeks while anna's been in school. but she is ready to play with someone other than boring ol' mom for a change. lol! and wilson and i are looking forward to getting a big coffee (well NOT for wilson!) and having some bonding time over grocery shopping, bagel wednesdays, and maybe a few friday morning trips to von maur. :) now i should say i am a bit worried that all will not go as planned since wilson HATES shopping. and he especially hates von maur! i'm not sure how that can be - how can anyone not like von maur?! but i'm sure we'll love our time just the two of us.

another reason why this is such a fun time - the hawkeyes, bears and cubbies are all playing at the same time. and the cubs are actually still in it! although they haven't been doing so hot lately. and well da bears weren't so hot today either. but the hawkeyes are 2-0! and it definitely feels like fall football weather is here to stay. i love it!

it's also flea market season! well at least a few of my favorites are this month. i had to miss out on the venice flea market this weekend. i was so disappointed! but becky, kelly and i got to hit a great estate sale on friday and i bought an adorable pink table and chairs for the girls. i can't wait for the girls to see it - they are going to flip! it will work perfectly for tea parties and disney princess monopoly. the chairs are a much more accommodating size for me and kurt, and even anna who is growing out of the little one. in october my mom and i usually go to the what cheer flea market in iowa. it's held 3 times a year, but we haven't gotten to go in a long time. i just love going shopping to find bargains and treasures. but mostly i love junking so much for the experience. i love getting to spend time my friends and my mom. i love seeing their faces light up when they've found the perfect thing. i'm always so inspired by their ideas and insight. i had such a great time with kelly and becky on friday - thanks, girls!

even though it's still early, the girls are already looking forward to halloween. so far we've decided anna is going to be a cowgirl (since our neighbors gave us some adorable boots they have outgrown). ella says she's going to wear her stephanie from lazy town outfit again. wouldn't that be great to not have to buy a new costume?! we'll see, though. something tells me that might change a few 100 times. ;) wilson got the monkey costume from old navy last week, so he will be going as george. i need to do a page about wilson and his love of george. i think when i do i'll use for inspiration this adorable one that denise did about her curious sam. i love it! wilson comes down in the morning pointing to the tv and saying "george." and when george is over he finds his curious george book and carries it everywhere. i'm a little afraid george is giving wilson way too many ideas! but it's so sweet to see how excited he gets every time he catches a glimpse of his favorite little monkey. so when i saw that monkey suit from old navy i knew wilson had to have it. he even has a little "nanana" in his pocket. how cute is that? :)

ps - i hate posting without a picture but i haven't done any editing lately. maybe i'll get a chance to do some tonight. although it's not likely - wilson's teething has been really bad this week. he's been up for at least an hour for all but two nights since the friday before last. so 7 nights without sleep. keep your fingers crossed that those things pop through and we can all get back to normal!

pps - as i linked to denise's blog i forgot i wanted to mention that she has opened and etsy shop. she does the most beautiful watercolor paintings and has used them on some tags and cards. check them out here: Denise L designs.