Toddlerhood with a Gemini

Day started with my girl cuddling in bed with me, peering into my face to see if I was awake. 
Getting tucked in with blankies and nose kisses. Then hiding under the covers from the ghosts..lots of them. Then we got up and momma got dressed and then it was Aili's turn. And the biggest meltdown in the world happened because I took her jammies off! Twenty minutes later with a cat, chocolate milk and tv for distraction it finally ended.

So I guess I need to figure out a better morning schedule...do you think that will work?

Good and Tasty Tuesday: Oven "Fried" Sweet Potato

   The mornings are cooler but the sun is shining.  I have to scold and remind myself to get out and enjoy it when I can.  This time of year can be so beautiful but it also can be the beginning of Winter Beth (coined by Tia Soph).

Molly sleeping on Daddy's pillow.

I need to follow after my animals and lay in the sun patches on the ground, on the porch or just be outside watching the little ones play!  But as I was saying the mornings are cooler and fall is here so here is a very quick easy and satisfying fall dish.

{this moment}

Inspired by Soule Mama

Go Pack Go! (*a bookmark buster)

*Bookmark buster is a series in which I will try to tackle all the patterns, recipes, crafts and decorations in my book marks!

We are going camping this weekend! Finally....now that summer is over oh well.  We are headed to John Day, OR for my family's annual hunting trip.  This is a trip I made with my family from infant to preteen.  At the age 13 or so I decided I was too cool to miss school.  Now I am trying to show my daughter what is is like to go.  The biggest thing I missed was all the family that gathers there just to hang out.  My dad's aunts and uncles and their offspring, many of which that have their own little ones now.  I am hoping to get some great pictures of camp life and will share them with you next week when I get back.

But for now I want to share with you the great fleece pants I am making for her so she will be toasty warm when the sun goes down.
I used the pattern and tutorial from Make it and Love it. Super tute!  So easy to follow and just look at the results!

Good and Tasty Tuesday: Vegetarian and Gluten Free!

I love making new dishes from leftovers!

Onion, cauliflower, black beans and left over brown rice.

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Guest Blogger: Sarah Lenssen from #Ask5for5
Family photos by Mike Fiechtner Photography

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{this moment}

This moment is inspired by Soule Mama

oh no not more pictures!