The Dream Hairdo Captured

Ever since I was a little one, I've had this obsession with a particular short, disheveled hairdo -- something I refer to as The Dream Hairdo. The kind of hairdo that comes across as totally non-committal, like the individual with The Dream Hairdo simply rolls out of bed without so much as a glance in the mirror because they already know how perfect their hair is. Much to my dismay, I've never been able to capture this hairdo with my own locks...I always came out looking much too purposeful.

Well...Lil' Miss Jorja woke-up from her afternoon nap with The Dream Hairdo! (Pardon the sunshine beaming in the background and focus on The Hairdo.)

The Budget Conscious Momma

Most folks who see Anders and Jorja on a regular basis know that I tend to purchase oversized clothing for them. There's this frugal impulse that seems to take hold of me when I'm in the midst of buying them clothing. Questions begin to swirl around in my head. Does the temporary inconvenience of rolled-up sleeves and pant legs really warrant the purchase of a smaller, soon to be out-grown, size? Is the extra toe room in these new sneakers going to stunt the progress of this child's mobility? Is the largeness of this new parka going to inadvertently suffocate this child? Of course not.

And here they are blissfully frolicking around the yard in their oversized parkas and one and a half sizes too big sneakers.

Jorja and the Pregnant Lady

Our very pregnant (and very awesome) friend stopped by for a visit a few days ago. Her belly was a big hit with Jorja. She stared, pointed, touched, hugged, and climbed all over it. Meanwhile, I sat there wondering if all of Jorja's poking and prodding was going to send this friend of ours into labor.

As of today our very pregnant friend is still very pregnant.

Winter Parkas

Anders and Jorja received new winter parkas this past week. Despite their slightly inconvenient over sized fit, faux fur lined hood on one, lack of faux fur lined hood on the other, and much too easily snap-off hoods (the kiddos waste little time in ripping off each other's hoods) -- these parkas are a hit. If the parkas are even partially visible they MUST be put on -- unless you happen to revel in twin meltdown moments.

Sporting their winter parkas at Grandma Ruth's 70 degrees Fahrenheit house.

The Pumpkins in My Life

Here are the four we harvested at a local organic farm a few weeks ago:


Here are the two we harvested at a local hospital fifteen and a half months ago: