Our Five Ring Circus: Fall with a Touch of Summer

Monday, October 10, 2011

Fall with a Touch of Summer

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Dylan and Lexie had the day off from school today, so we decided to have a stay at home kind of day. We haven't had one of those in a long time, so it was nice to just relax, and not have to worry about where we needed to be.

I had big plans to sleep in just a bit, but my plans were thwarted. First, by my husband, who woke me up because he got locked out of the house as he was leaving for work, and then by Lily, who decided to poop all over me as I was feeding her. Despite the earlier-than-planned wake-up, we had a lazy morning at home, complete with a visit from Papa.

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Lily was happy her siblings were home, and worked on her smiling skills with them.

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Dylan and Lexie decided to take advantage of the warm weather while it's still here, and spent a few hours outside. They really wanted to introduce Lily to the joys of Fall sledding, and playing in the leaves.

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Lily in the leaves did not end well.

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Luckily, she has two older siblings who constantly want to hold her.

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She was content for a bit, and then those darn leaves touched her again.

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Her opinion of Fall?

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I didn't want to waste the last possible warm day by spending it indoors, so I stuck her in the Moby wrap, and we watched the kids ride bikes.

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I finally rounded up Dylan and Lexie, and we came back indoors. The moment Grant walked in the door, he turned on the Tigers/Rangers playoff game. Dylan helped him cheer on his beloved Tigers, while Lily zoned in on her toes. The game didn't end well, but there's another one tomorrow!

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Today was simple, but oh so good. We needed a calm day at home, free from routine, and we really enjoyed the summer-like weather before it's gone for the year!

22 comments:

  1. Look at Lily's facial expressions!! So cute!!

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  2. I love her "opinion of fall" pic....too cute! And I have to say that I am slightly envious of the leaves on the ground....not even close here in TX! Glad you all enjoyed a lazy day...those are the best :)

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  3. Cute pictures! You should do a Moby tutorial because I totally cannot figure mine out other than the sling which doesn't work for us anymore! Ha!

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  4. Oh my gosh! Lily is such a character. That second pic of her smiling is to die for, and the one where you say she doesnt' like fall totally cracks me up.

    I'm sure Grant was just as disappointed as all of us Michiganders last night. I hope they can pull of a win tonight!

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  5. I love days like this!!

    Adorable pictures, as always!

    xoxoxox

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  6. Lily has a beautiful smile!! Go Tigers!! Detroit is feeling the love! <3

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  7. How fun, except for those darn leaves. =)

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  8. I hear ya on the sleeping in.. that's my all time wish. lol. Cute pics of the kiddos too!

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  9. beautiful day! I love the expression on Lexie's face on the bike!

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  10. Those pics of Lily smiling, oh so sweet! Glad you got a nice day at home. Ours was relaxing after about 10 am ;)

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  11. Oh my goodness! Your pictures are just great! I'm glad your daughter escaped the dreaded leaves. :)

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  12. Those leaves can be so darn uncomfortable! I agree with Lily!
    Sandy

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  13. I love how they rescued her from the leaves! Sweet pictures.

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  14. The picture of what Lily thinks of fall made me laugh out loud! Nate was sketched out by leaves last year too :) There are so many beautiful pictures here! And look at you with the forward facing tie for the Moby! I never graduated from the simplest configuration! :)

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  15. Those pics of Lily smiling are so cute! My boys have been spending all their time outside too!

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  16. Oh goodness these pictures are so adorable! I love Lily smiling! I think I would prefer not to be in those leaves too. you may not have gotten to sleep, but your family looks like they had a lot of fun! Have a great day!

    Mama Hen

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  17. I wonder if it was the texture of the leaves.

    Wonderful photos!

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  18. the photo of Lily cracks me up! LOL! So cute!

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  19. You caught some awesome expressions! I love the one with Lexie looking sweet as can be and Lily screaming... and the awesome look on Lily's face in the next picture. Oh, and the picture of your dad with all three of them was one of the sweetest pictures ever!

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  20. Her opinion of fall is hilarious - love that shot!

    And how cute are the smiling practice ones?!?!

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  21. Great pics! Love the one with all three in the leaves <3

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