Scenes from a lovely March

Goodbye March. Goodbye Winter. Hello Spring.

Though we're so excited for April and warmer weather, we won't leave March behind without fond thoughts. 

It was really good to us this year, with it's blooming pussy willows,

abnormally glorious weather, providing for numerous outdoor activities,

(including Spring-cleaning and prepping the garden (and eating dirt, in Ben's case)),

rain boot-wearing opportunities,

evening sunset views from our back hill,

precious time spent with old friends,

mama kisses,

and lots of dada time.

So, thank you March 2012. You were spectacular and cherished.

Welcome April. 

xox

the colors of new england

In case I haven't previously gushed about how much I adore this beautiful northeast corner of the country, I'll do it now.

I. Love. New England. 

For many, many reasons. But autumn? New England autumns?

They are gush-worthy. They are breathtaking. They give meaning to the word splendid. 

Even this little guy thinks so:

On another note, trying to get a sweet photo of Ben and me lately has turned out to be... not so splendid.

It either comes out looking like this:

or like this:

Now that this kid is on the go, a cute mama/ baby photo just ain't happening.....

So we settle with blurry:).

He is growing so fast. He will be 11 months in just three days. Eleven months. It is so hard to believe how quickly these months have flown by. 

Matt and I aren't particularly what you'd call 'car' people. But Ben is obsessed with cars. His favorite game now is 'howmanytimescanbensaythewordcarinaminute'. He's beating his own record with 58 times. No joke;).

Happy mid-October and weekend to you. We'll be home chasing the peanut around, doing outdoor chores and admiring falling leaves (then blowing them out of the way so our grass can get some late-season sun:))

My favorite leaves are the red ones:)

xox

It only comes but once a year:)

Yesterday was my birthday. Thirty-one-derful, as Matt says. 

I'll take it;).

Friday night my parents sent us out to a nice dinner sans the little guy (he got to hang with grandma for the night). We enjoyed some good fondue....mmmmmm:)

Yesterday, Matt and Ben surprised me with a pumpkin-picking excursion, cider donuts, steaks on the grill for dinner and red wine:). 

Some photos from the lovely pumpkin patch.....

Perfect birthday, perfect start to autumn:).

Happy Fall

xoxo