While Daddie Sleeps...

We go a little bonkers.

we play, endlessly.

and make a lovely mess doing it.

Here's our nudist, in full force.

silly faces per Noah's request. how could I resist?

mommie, I am a gorilla...ooohhhh, ahhhh!
our next nudist
his new smile...mommie, do I have anything in my teeth?
my monkey face...for Noah
daddie finally getting rest after a 16 hour shift. he was even too tired to take off the other sock. poor guy. :)
my cuddly boys after a wild night.
loooove them.
night. night.

dreaming of this, after a crazy night like that.
but, i love my family, endlessly even with the naked, messy, sleepy, slobbery, crazy loveliness. but how could i not?
-namaste

a lovely little weekend.

wouldn't you love to crash into a bed like this right now?, I sure would

Fun, laughs, naps, and lots of food was had by all.

Daddie worked on Thursday so we decided to celebrate Friday.

We woke up too early, for unnecessary black friday sales. needless to say I was back by 7:30 am after I already made one stop to drop the boys off. We managed to tuck away a few good deals of toys and vowed for our older son not to see.

Nana mailed us the Elf on a Shelf (via Santa Claus of course). A wonderful new tradition we are starting now. This little elf watches over us every day and updates Santa every night. Then our little elf, Noah named Grosco (after our friend's dog Rosco, I'm guessing); reappears in a new spot the next morning and Noah must find where he is. Oh, the fun!!

Well Friday night was filled with laughter realizing our turkey wasn't completely defrosted. Needless to say, I passed out on the couch at 8:30 and the turkey wasn't done until 10 daddie said. It's okay, since Noah slept from 4 pm until 6 the next morning.

Today I rushed down to the Public Market to check out all the homemade holiday goodies. I found a few, but came out a little disappointed and sad that my favorite vendors weren't back this year.

Daddie rushed off to work once I came home and the boys and I settled down to leftovers, again, peppermint mochas and chocolate daddie found stashed in his bag. Love Him!

Now, I am ready for the busy week ahead. And hoping to venture out one afternoon to start a new Alaska tradition, cutting down our Christmas tree.

Have a great week!

-namaste

dreamy.

image via design lovely
I adore these drawings by this artist.
Flowy, relaxed and beautiful.
Happy Sunday.
-namaste

Being Present.

The day has been relaxing, calming and simply wonderful as I prepared for our family feast tomorrow. Our family strives on traditions and we are extatic to start new ones and celebrate old.









While awaiting daddie's return from work we took a walk down to Twin Lakes and played at the park for a bit. The fresh air was amazing, crisp on my lungs and the views were breathtaking as usual. With the sun peeking down on my little boys, I realized how lucky and freeing my life is. And how proud I am of all the choices and sacrafices we have made to get to where we are now.
Happy Thanksgiving.
-namaste

giving.

This season, not just today, I am giving.
Giving thanks for family near and far.
Friends that I can laugh, cry and share with.
My husband for bringing be endless support and grace.
My children, who's adorable-ness and laughter is so tender and dear.
I cannot imagine a breath without all my 3 boys.
Enjoy this day, the air we breathe, the jobs we are lucky enough to have, cozy sheets at night and food that warms our bellies with bounty.

Love this day, enjoy this day, but mostly look around and find someway to give this day.
happy holidays.
p.s. daddie is working today, so we are celebrating tomorrow, pics. to come.
-namaste

Logie-bear Lovefest

**for all our loved ones far away**

Reading to Logie Bear from erin on Vimeo.

here's a little Logan love for you...more of Noah to come

Logie laughing from erin on Vimeo.

-namaste

Dear Santa,

Please bring me Anthropologie tied up in a big red bow.

:)Kisses,

Erin