hide and go seek.

this little man can't seem to get enough of two things:
1. being chased
2. hiding

today he took his hiding skills to a new level.
first he found a bag.
and then he hid behind the curtains.
nice work, buddy.

little jane.

can't wait for the sunny weather so she can wear her adorable little hat more often.

oreos.

this little man got to eat his first oreo cookie on valentine's day.
he climbed to the 3rd shelf in the pantry to get them.
and then ran to find me and violently signed "open" about 7 times.
this is what oreo happiness looks like:

and this is where oreos go when you're done:

artwork.

dylan is our little budding artist.
i just wish he would bud on paper.

drapes.

pottery barn's website says that decorative rods, finials and holdbacks are like the "jewelry of a room".
well our living room lost its jewelry.
the perp is about 3 feet tall with blonde hair.

anyone know how to fix this?

nutella.

we love this magical chocolate spread.
my son even attempts to say "chocolate" more frequently than "mommy" (sorry, speech therapist diane).
however, the hazelnut goodness got out of control this morning.
it all started when i asked dylan if his car was hungry, too.

yes, apparently it was.
lovely!
after cleaning off his car i walked in to the other room to get jane.
and i came back to this charming little mess:  

                  

          

the men in my life.

i just love them.

apple picking at larriland farm: fall 2011