Your Preppy Name Is...

Judge Heisley Mead the Sixth But most people know you as Missy

What's Your Preppy Name?

Ah.. my two older kids are back in school. The house is much quieter (as quieter as it can get with a three year old, two year old and 11 month old at home!) But just these past few days have been different. I think the babies are much more relaxed. I can't put my finger on it.

Anyhoo, I am digging out my Fall decorations. However, I have two house showings tomorrow so I will have to wait to bring everything out. I love the Fall. I must have at least eight large rubbermaid containers to hold my decorations. I can't wait to see what the stores have this year.

We wanted to go to Keene, New Hampshire for the Pumpkin festival. Visit their site here: http://www.pumpkinfestival.com/ . The photo above is from their site. It seems like a great time. I think I read about it in Martha last Halloween. Alas, so did everyone else because all the hotels in a very large radius is completely booked for the weekend. So we are going to focus on next year!

I am also excited to have entered The Pink Clutch's Wicked Halloween Swap. I have a great partner and I can't wait to shop for goodies to send her!

Well, I am off to clean the house and get ready for tomorrow. Please send some "Sell Your House Wishes" my way!!!

Wordless Wednesday

A Small Ode to Summer

Ah.. summer is almost over. Labor day looms... and school starts next week. As I am anxiously waiting for the Fall, I am trying to live in the moment and relish these last few carefree days.

Here are few pictures from some of our adventures.

~family~

~canal musuem~

~crayola factory~

~birthday girl~

~swimming~

~parades~

~crawling~

~fair days~

~nesting~

~being silly~

~strawberry picking~

and

~moving~

Thanks for coming to visit me. Let's see what the Fall has in store for us.

A Little Love

I have been very busy. We are not yet in school so I have been cramming in the day trips for the kids before school starts. So far we have been to the zoo 3X(this place is awesome..fodder for another post), the Crayola factory 1X, the county Grange Fair 1X, Giggleberry Fair 1X (another great place), numerous playgrounds, one trip to Ikea(with their Smaland(sp?) my kids think we actually went for them!. And this week we have the Franklin Institute, the zoo(again!) and Sesame Place. This weekend I have to locate and access our soccer equipment. We will have three players this fall and guess what? I have a feeling that everyone will need new stuff.

Mix in all the BTS shopping and the house showings..oh.. I suddenly feel tired.

Anyhoo.. this is a picture of my two year old loving on my soon-to-be one year old. Sweet-yes? Ahh- pictures can be deceiving. Actually the scenerio plays out like this:

2yo: Mom, I ug (hug) her.

Me: well, alright. (more than alittle worried)

2yo:(laying on top off almost 1yo)

1yo: AHHHHHHH (screaming and looking at me as if to say How could you?)

But it really is all love. Crazy kids!

A Chair for Everyone

I went to Joann's fabric today and all of the cedar adirondack chairs were $29.99!

I love these chairs.

I wanted to create a similiar effect for my own backyard as in the image above. I ended leaving with seven chairs (enough for everyone), three ottomans, and two end tables.

So besides putting everything together (not looking forward to that) I have to decide on a color.

I do love the white yet I am afraid of upkeep. I do like the dark stain as in Potterybarn's Chesapeake Collection yet I don't know if the dark stain is crisp enough for me.

So if anyone checks in let me know what your thoughts are on color choices for these great chairs! Thanks!

These are plums from our tree. They are almost ready.

Okay, in an attempt to post more about myself and my life I stole this from Cancer Sucks Even With Lilly Pulitzer On Your Side. So here goes:

1. What is in the back seat of your car right now? Four car seats and one booster. A portable potty...yes we are in training! Two strollers. Two beach umbrellas..some toys...and I'm sure a sippy cup or two.

2. When was the last time you threw up? Several weeks ago. Stomach flu.....awful.

3. What's your favorite curse word?

4. Name 3 people who made you smile today? My brother, my cousin Gabrielle and my cousin Jennifer. (We were at a family picnic)

5. What were you doing at 8 am this morning? Sleeping if you can believe it. Actually everyone was asleep which is extremely rare. We have been very busy.

6. What were you doing 30 minutes ago? Putting everyone to bed.

7. What will you be doing 3 hours from now? Sleeping.

8. Have you ever been to a strip club? No.

9. What is the last thing you said aloud? Here is your cookie (to husband) ..no not the toffee ones they are mine.

10. What is the best ice cream flavor? Coffee.

11. What was the last thing you had to drink? Coke

13. What was the last thing you ate? Pizza.

14. Have you bought any new clothing items this week? Yes. I bought some t-shirts, capris, and a skirt.

15. When was the last time you ran? A few years ago.

16. What's the last sporting event you watched? My son's baseball game.

18. Who is the last person you emailed? Second Stride. An equine rescue in Kentucky who are taking our thoroughbreds.

19. Ever go camping? Yes.

20. Do you have a tan? No..I'm a burn and peel kind of girl besides the skin cancer thing.

24. Do you drink your soda from a straw? Only if it's a fountain drink.

25. What did your last IM say? You looked beautiful (to niece about graduation).

26. Are you someone's best friend? Yes.

27. What are you doing tomorrow? Potentially church and out to breakfast. We shall see how it goes.

28. Where is your mom right now? Probably still at our family picnic.

29. Look to your left, what do you see? Living room.

30. What color is your watch? I don't own a watch.

31. What do you think of when you think of Australia ? Nicole Kidman

32. Would you consider plastic surgery? Everyday.

33. What is your birthstone? Pearl.

34. Do you go in at a fast food place or just hit the drive thru? Drive thru.

35.How many kids do you want? If we knew for 100% sure we would have a boy.. we'd do it. But our record hasn't been great for a boy. My mom is actually one of nine with a boy first and 8 girls. I'm afraid it's genetic so at five... we are done.

36. Do you have a dog? Yes, a little black cockapoo named Violet.

37. Last person you talked to on the phone? My mom.

38. Have you met anyone famous? Yes.

39. Any plans today? Family picnic.

40. How many states have you lived in? Just one, PA.

41. Ever go to college? All the way thru. Officially..M.Ed.

42. Where are you right now? Office.

43. Biggest annoyance in your life right now? House on the market so getting it "show" ready when the realtors call.

44. Last song listened to? Somwthing from Dora the Explorer.

46. Are you allergic to anything?No.

47. Favorite pair of shoes you wear all the time? Dansko Professionals.

48. Are you jealous of anyone? No.

50. Is anyone jealous of you? No..

51. What time is it? 10:07pm

52. Do any of your friends have children? Most of them, yes.

53. Do you eat healthy? I try to eat all organic with a few "treats" here and there.

54. What do you usually do during the day? Take care of the brood.

55. Do you hate anyone right now? No.

56. Do you use the word 'hello' daily? Yes.

58. How old will you be turning on your next birthday? 38.

59. Have you ever been to Six Flags? Yes, as a teenager.

60. How did you get one of your scars? chicken pox as a kid.

There you have it. I hope to post more often...its so hard to pull myself away from reading everyone else's blogs! Have a great night.