Fig Harvest

Figs, figs, and more figs.

We are swimming in them.

I should have kept better count, but we have filled our huge green and white bowl to the brim six times this summer. It has been a good year for the fig. We had grand plans of making jam, but just ended up eating them instead. Burrata, fig, arugula salad drizzled with balsamic glaze; figs, aged english cheddar drizzled with honey, figs cut, figs whole...figs for the neighbors, figs for the friends. Our tree isn't that big, but it produced so much this year.

In love.

And some more of the cuties, because, well, they are cute.

Beatboxing Baby

This is so ridiculously cute. I keep watching it over and over and over again.

Hallway Rug

We are in the market for a looooong hallway runner. Because of the size and length we have narrowed it down to Flor rug tiles. Not only can you get the length and width to be exactly what you want, but you can switch it out if there is a stain, or if you want to wash that tile, etc. So, now that we are all on the same page and see the brilliance of the Flor tiles...these are the options I like.

Tony and I have to discuss and decide, because we have learned that if both of us aren't sold on it, it isn't worth buying. Which sounds great, but it is rather difficult to both love the same thing so much that we say YES! let's spend lots of money on a hallway runner...to be continued.

School, Fall, & Holidays

I'm sitting here sweating in the 90 degree summer heat and I am still excited for the coming Holidays. We got a chance to visit our friends farm and plant some pumpkins, which really got me looking forward to October. Will this really be the year of the Bruce Lee El Nino? If so, we shall be feeling the fall weather soon. I hope.

The kids fed and named the sheep, climbed hay bails, planted pumpkins, and saw the barn where we imagined all the awesome parties we will be having.

P.S. - It was hot and they were tired.

Built-Ins

One side of the built-ins is almost done. Almost.

We need to finish off the baseboards and then do the right side built-in.

It's next on the list.

We are still knee deep in projects. This is a particularly long project because we haven't actually worked on the house in months. It has been good to have a break, but when we go to sleep at night the double vanity sitting next to the bedside is a constant glaring reminder.  We aren't tackling the bathroom until we complete the living room...which we haven't touched. Then after that, I think the front yard. And then...so, so, so, many things. It is exciting that the big, meaty, long duration projects are almost over. Then, we can move on to the fun, quick, immediate satisfaction, projects. Ohhhhhhhh yeah.

Right Back In It

I'm just going to jump right in. It's been too long to recap, so let's just pretend that I have been active for the last few months and really on top of everything. Mastering two kids, work, a clean house, laundry, activities, and life in general. Woot!

I am not good at committing to one theme. In home decor, et all. But, I really dig arrows. I'm sure that is stating the obvious. I found this bin o arrows and grabbed it so fast I grew muscles in my arm. It is currently in the kids room, full of toys. I swoon every time I clean up. Which is quit often, might I say. LOVE!

During this trip to Home Goods, because that's how we do, I got trapped in the Halloween isle. I'm pretty excited for the holidays. That is all.

Binge Watching...The Current Show

We started, and finished, watching this show on Netflix. I was sold when I originally heard about it, due to it being written by Tina Fey. Hello, 30 Rock! Anyhoo, I loved how weird it was. We laughed, we had a lot of wtf moments, and then the last three episodes...were terrible. What a bummer. I still recommend it, but I hope the next season finishes stronger.

On a side note, there was a podcast about how the ability to binge watch entire seasons creates a serious pop culture issue. A few weeks after it airs, it's already old news. So, sorry for the very outdated suggestion, since it aired March 6th.

Some gems from the show:
- You know a man invented high heels because women never invented anything.
- A bouquet of dogs.
- It's like talking to a chicken.
- The Olson octuplets.

That doesn't sound funny when typed, but the deadpan, quick witted delivery was great.