Saturday, November 29, 2014

Something Special is Coming to Stay

We have moved into our new home and working hard on getting settled in. Luckily, with some help from The Little Hedgerow I was able to make our first purchase a little magical... 





I couldn't believe the detail that goes into these tiny fairy doors! If the little keyhole isn't enough to make you swoon, check out this tiny key which I hid under one of the stepping stones. 

Now we were all set up, and the only thing left was for a Sweet Bee to make the discovery. I had pictured letting her stumble onto it on her own one day, but I was simply too excited for that, so instead I walked outside with her and said, "how pecuilar..." while looking at the tree. 


Before long she found the secret key.



...and tried to unlock the door!



...Before finally deciding on where it is that the fairies live.


Before going to sleep last night this Sweet Bee wanted to talk to the fairies one more time. I asked her what she said, and she responded, "good night, of course." Something tells me we can expect a lot more magic to happen in this home.

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Friday, October 31, 2014

Trick or Treat! 3.0




It's hard to believe that this was Bee's third Halloween! Her dad and I dressed as Wild Things, and she went as Max, the King of all Wild Things!

Of course, we were all characters from her very favorite book Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak.

If you've never read the story, you must!


I worked so hard on this costume, and it is definitely one of the more intricate things I've ever sewn, so I'm so excited to share it with you! 



                      
                     
                      
 
                      








Friday, October 24, 2014

Let's Find Some Beautiful Place to Get Lost


This year we visited Sykes and Cooper Farms in Elkton, Florida to explore their corn maze. Halloween is my personal favorite holiday, and I had never been to a corn maze, so I was probably even more excited than Bee to check it out!

To say I was impressed is an understatement - it was beyond incredible! We all had an amazing time, and I definitely recommend that you take the time to visit if you're in the area. It was about an hour drive from us and it was well worth the trip. I can't wait to go back next year!



Bee has always been an animal lover, so it was no surprise that she was thrilled to say hello to the farm animals! There were chickens, pigs, goats, and even donkeys!




She was fascinated at her ability to pump water through this well! 



Of course the corn pit was a fantastic sensory experience!

But nothing could match the maze - it was wonderful. We arrived at the farm just as the sun was setting, so about halfway through our exploration of the maze it became very dark and we had to navigate with flashlights. It was pretty spooky, but Bee never fails to amaze me with her relentless bravery.

      

  

                         

Not only did she rush into the maze without hesitation, and not only did she lead our group into the darkness without any signs of fear, but she took of her boots and felt the ground the rest of the way through! I can't help but love her for being so fierce and so wild.






A true explorer.