BLEUBIRD BLOG

BITS + PIECES.

bits + pieces.

hello from nashville! we are here house hunting and exploring what will soon be our new home. it is my first time to visit this city and i must say that it is lovely ...and it's cold which is a nice change from the 80 degree weather we have been having in texas. we drove here (it was a crrrrazy trip) and are hoping to find a house before we have to leave early sunday morning. ::fingers crossed.:: the people here are so friendly and welcoming and i am getting really excited for our upcoming move. i will be sure to keep you guys updated on the house hunt and if we find anything.

1. birdie is officially in love with our hotel shower. 2. answering emails from the hotel. 3. my mini mark wahlberg. 4. barista parlor. 5. & 6. makeshift bed. 7. i love this sweet boy. 8. and this blue wall. 9. burger up. 10. husband. 11. possibly the best burger i have ever had. 12. my happy little bird.

we're off to grab some ice cream with some new friends.

BITS + PIECES.

we have been busy making preparations for the upcoming holidays and for a very special birthday celebration that is taking place tomorrow. plum is turning ten. the big one zero. double digits. TEN! it's a pretty big deal. i remember turning ten and feeling on top of the world. she is very excited and has requested a day complete with a homemade belgian waffle breakfast, oven baked bacon, sliced strawberries and a large vanilla bean frappuccino from starbucks. (it's caffeine free.) she then asked to spend the entire day with family and friends and wants to go out to a nice dinner at the restaurant of her choosing. she is thinking cheesecake factory, but won't know for sure until tomorrow.

my friend hello sandwich sent me her new book. it is full of fun activities and diy's with lots of photo instructions. so beautifully done.

...and we made monkey bread. it's so hot and ooey and gooey and delicious. the perfect gloomy day activity to make and enjoy with the kids.

footnote: my heart goes out to the children, teachers and families in connecticut today. such a terrible, horrific tragedy. i am sick and heartbroken over this and will be holding my children extra close today. this world of ours needs changing, let's start in our homes.

BITS + PIECES.

bits + pieces.

it's been a long week. a long, exhausting, trying week. i have been covered in pee, puke and poop and have been averaging about five hours of sleep a night, which is thrilling let me tell ya. the big kids have been bickering non-stop and birdie has been throwing tantrums. it was a little cold outside for like a minute and now we are wearing shorts and blasting the a/c. this texas winter has been a real bummer. it does not feel like christmas, but we are going with it. no matter how difficult this week may have been and all of it's ups and downs, i look back on these photos and i smile. one day i will miss these days. the days of chaos and juggling babies and burning dinner and mountains of laundry and feeling lucky if i get to take more than two showers a week. my friend elise and i were just laughing about this over the phone tonight. i love this crazy life.

1. our first dragon fruit. it tastes a little like kiwi, only not as sweet.
2. my chubby baby.
3. an intense game of chess.
4. i didn't create an advent calendar like last year, instead i wrap up a new or used book every night for the kids to open, share and read together each morning.
5. say hello to miss frances farmer.
6. only the top half of our tree is decorated this year.
7. sequential spelling.
8. birdie lunch.
9. morning chores.
10. a little table and chairs.
11 & 12. hanging out with the ladies.
13. a little backyard nap.

a couple of things: check out these cute handmade mobiles by drea. she takes custom orders for any of you who are interested. aaand check out my pal susan's awesome new e-book, a hip handmade holiday. have a great weekend!

BITS + PIECES.

bits + pieces.

currently reading whenever i get a free moment. / my little readers reading. / six week golden footprints, waiting to be framed. / visits from friends. / mini acapulco. / fascinated by the airplane above. / great soap with great packaging. / a date with my beautiful best friend. / playing in the dirt. / a delicious gift from my husband. / my two sons.

all photos taken with my iphone. hope you guys have a great weekend. next week is thanksgiving, omg!!! are you cooking? i'm cooking.