Today

The pictures in this post will have nothing to do with this post because our computer has a virus and has been sent away for repairs. So I'm left with only pictures that are on my Flickr account. Possibly a good time to do some catching up? I think so.
But first, these thoughts from this week.

When Henry got to school this morning, they told us it was make up day for school pictures. I should have known this but it's been a hectic couple of weeks and I forgot. We missed the official picture day because we were on vacation in Florida {which by the way, I'd rather be there than at picture day any day}. So Henry's kindergarten year will be immortalized forever by his picture in a yellow long sleeved t-shirt with blue stripes and green swishy pants. Did I tell you he is dressing himself these days and I'm trying very hard to let go?

{Sweet friends over to play.}

I mentioned that our computer is out for repairs. I am hoping and praying that they are able to restore the hard drive and rescue our pictures. I have learned my lesson and promise to back up all of our picture files. Did you hear that Best Buy? I promise! I can't imagine how awful it would be to lose everything in a fire. The thought of losing every picture since 2005 makes me quite queasy.

{Caleb at the sprinkler park. This is in August, the morning after Henry's pool party. I already miss those hot summer mornings!}

William really loves animals. I know I've told you that, but I am telling you, I have spent the entire morning pretending to be a mommy leopard and my knees hurt from crawling on the floor! We also ventured to Toys R Us where he spent a bit of birthday money on a saber toothed tiger and a killer whale which he keeps referring to as his "sea creature". 

I'm so glad it's Friday! I can't wait to pick up my big boy from school and spend the weekend doing things like staying in our pjs until noon and making pancakes and playing basketball on the driveway. 

Happy November! I'm not feeling overly ready for the holidays; I'm still stuck in a rut longing for summer and trying to deny that winter is coming. But I did hear someone say their motto this year is "wrapped and done by December 1", and I sort of like that. I know myself too well to think I will do it, but right now, on November 4, it feels possible and I think I might try. I would love to enjoy the month of December doing crafts with the boys and being cozy drinking cocoa. Plus I think I have my gift wrap color scheme all worked out, so I need some gifts to wrap to try it out! I think this year will be a mix of brown kraft paper, solid red paper and red/white gingham paper with a mix of ribbons. Dare I say no black and white this year? I'm not sure if I can really do it.

Happy Weekending!