my recent favorite photos and oh hi internet! we've been busy

We visited my family's farm down in Kentucky last month. It was a super trip and I have decided two things. One is that I definitely want to live on a farm. And the second is that I really want a pair of cowboy boots.





























Adrien was not much for trick or treat. After 4 houses she wanted to go home and pass out candy to "her kids" And in other news, we have a new little guy. He was a bee too :)
Happy November!

sometimes I take my dog swimming. and look corn! and other stuff.

For the first time in five years, Rosie enjoyed swimming at my mother's pool. She's not a water dog usually.








And really because I don't have much going on, here is a video of her drying off! I know! Full of excitement over here!





And I picked corn yesterday! Off of our two little rows. You can really have corn grow in small spaces and it will cross pollinate. (And sometimes I uses pull up boxes for gardening.)












This is the current state of Adrien. I so cherish naps since they are few and far between!

random things going on in our lives....

I grew some basil. Any good pesto recipes? Please share.













I asked Adrien if I could take her picture tonight and she cried.











Then she pouted. (Do you like my glasses on my head? I am turning into my mother)














I broke the ipod. It still works. But man, that stinks! I didn't realize how much they cost. (and also, I sometimes thinks money grows on trees) (but it does not) (it grows in banks) (i've had a little wine tonight, can you tell?)












Oh remember the baby chicks? They are laying eggs now.









Except this guy. It's a boy chicken. The farmer guy that I bought them from told me they were all girls. Oops.







Aren't they so cute? They are like little dinosaurs that cluck!








Then we went to beach. And it rained all week.














My umbrella has ladies in bikinis on it. Very beach appropriate, yes? Adrien picked it out. She is very persuasive.













Then we found lots of holes on the beach and she had to climb into all of them. (As well as pick up litter.)
















In other news, Adrien has a best friend. Her name is Nina and they are so darn cute together.

my garden today: stargazers, elephant ears and cone flowers with butterflies.

I may need to retitle this blog and call it: Shirts I sew for Adrien.

You can call me a real mom now.

Adrien is officially adopted! Last Tuesday we all got dressed up and went to the court house. And then we had a party. You wanted more details? Adopting though the foster care system is hard and emotional. And it takes years. And as crazy as it sounds I will totally do it again. I think it will be easier the second time.

This photo was taken on her third birthday which was a couple of weeks ago. She is wearing a dress that I made her. Awwww. Isn't that special?

today is the day! and there will be cake!