Halloween Dean

We had a fun and busy Halloween here, and I can't believe it happened a whole 2 weeks ago! October was crazy and we didn't even get our decorations up OR have a "Week of Halloween Costume Parade" like last year (If you missed it, or saw it but want to see it again check it our HERE) BUT we did have a few costumes up our sleeves. Here they are:

Dean Monster
His favorite show at the time was "Monster's Inc." so we thought it was perfect

Dr. Dean Drake

This one made an appearance last year, but this year it actually fit like it should

Skele-dean

Thoughtfully and graciously given to us by a friend last year
Thanks Jan!

'Patient Dean'

Named after "Patient Bear," his favorite toy/comfort item (that grubby thing with the blue shirt in Dean's hand). This is also a repeat from last year

HAPPY BELATED HALLOWEEN
Stay tuned to see if Dean picks his OWN costume next year :)

Another crafty guest blog post

Oh yes I did. Check it out!

http://livelifefabulessly.blogspot.com/2011/11/let-there-be-lamps.html

I promise I'll get something about Dean up here soon!

My new white duvet post

Just in case you missed it on Facebook, check out THIS guest blog post I did about sewing my new white ruffled duvet!

One of my best friends Lauren "Lo" Hathaway started a blog with her sister that features crafts, decor, recipes, tip and tricks, all focused on being thrifty while still living life Fabulessly :) Head over and see some of the clever and fabulous things they've been up to AND stay tuned... I'll be there a couple times a month

Couldn't mention her without some of these gems ...
College crafting. It was fabuless and fun.
But I'd say we've come a long way, wouldn't you?

Talk about coming a long way....

And don't worry. We are much smarter and our projects are much more safe nowadays. And are still crafting with all ten fingers.

For Lo: In my pictures folder, that was titled "Happy Snappy"

Oh. And go Cougs!

The Cello Song

I could listen to this ALL day.



You're welcome.

New obsessions...

Oh were you thinking you'd be reading about a new obsession of Dean's?? Sorry. Just new music obsessions of mine. That's right, a new playlist of banjo-y, calm, a little blue-grass-ish, but I am loving this new music. A handful of them were on my old "new music list" but there were so many in this new style of mine that I moved them to their own list and added a few.

Ok, ok, now that you've pressed play on that, AND since you're here, scroll down a bit and see the 3 new posts that feature the Dean man.

:)

Grandpa Jim and Grandma Suzy visit

My dad had a work thing in NY last weekend and my mom got to tag along. They flew into NY Wednesday night, my mom took a train to Philly Thursday, dad joined Friday, and we played till Sunday afternoon when they took the train back to NY to catch a flight back to California. It was very fun and very quick (though, I'm sure 2 weeks would have even seemed quick).

Here's a rundown of everything we did ate (cuz lets face it, for me vacations are all about the food):
CPK, Panera, Mr. P's (got the 4 cheese, not the biggest fan), PF Chang's,
Rita's Water Ice, Fairlane Grill, Chubby's, Tasty Twisters, Outback, Rita's Water Ice again, Panera Breakfast (amazing), and City View Pizza on Broad St by the Med School.

Tasty Twisters
Which we called "the mafia pretzels" all weekend
Here's what happens at Tasty Twisters: You drive up this skinny hill and park at the back of this old brick building which is looking a little run down. You go in a door, turn a corner, and arrive at this desk. You ring a bell and this old man shuffles out (ok, it's not always the same guy). Without the man asking you what you want (because he just looks at you), you tell him what you'd like from the little menu they have. He disappears through a door, you wait for 5-10 minutes, and he emerges with your order. Hand over cash and he hands over the pretzels, then you're on your way.

Ok, so it's not as shady as it sounds. It's a factory where they make all the soft pretzels for street vendors and such. They are really good because they are warm and fresh, and a good price at $.40 a pretzel!

As for the non-food related: Walked Valley Green and went to church
Oh. And played with Dean, a lot.

My dad took these pictures with his phone. He looks so big huh?

Miss you guys! See you in 9 weeks and counting!

Big Haircut

From long baby hair

To short, styled, cute big boy hair.

Cheese.
The face. Not him.
Silly.