like a double decker couch

 It has been a busy month this September and yet we have still had plenty of rest and relaxation.

 Chilling and grilling with our friends.

 Being literally the first people at the great state fair.

 Riding and sliding (solo!!!)

 Getting all nostalgic,

 Getting gussied up.

 ....and taking in one last ball game.

second grade!

Proud to say "Off to second grade!"

room full of mirrors

cruising the mighty mississippi

a maleficent evening

After much debate as to wether the new Maleficent movie was appropriate for the girls or just a bit too scary, they convinced us that they were ready. It turned out to be a pretty good movie and afterwards we stopped by The Tiny Diner for malts and Philly cheese fries.  

for fairy sake

The fairy spread around our place got a new addition today when we picked up a fountain that the girls have had their eye on for the entire year. They spotted their dream fountain at Menards many months ago and with a price tag north of $150 we told them "not a chance!" What resulted was nothing less than a challenge in their eyes as they simply had to have it, for the sake of the fairies now living within our garden!!! Since that fateful day, they have diligently saved their allowance and have taken on extra projects like folding clothes and going to bed early to earn the extra cash. Today they swung by Menards to find that fairy fountain had been discontinued and there was literally one fountain left in the entire state. It was the display model. The only one left, and it was on sale for $99.99. It is still in my opinion an epic waste of money but for the girls it is more; the glorious results of a misspent youth.

our garden of eatin'

 Things are beginning to bear fruit (and vegetables) in our garden and this evening I cooked up a lovely  cauliflower and beet soup. So much more to come :)