It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like
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Did you think I was going to say Christmas?
Yesterday morning was all about creating a web around the front porch. I wanted to do it while Simon was at school so he could come home to a surprise.
I started with a bunch of bags of webbing from Target.
It went up pretty well. One side is definitely better than the other as I got the hang of stretching it out. I used about six bags and have some left over for the inevitable updates it will need since I did it a couple weeks before Halloween.
I brought my computer outside so I could do a bit of work too - the weather was awesome. Lily was helping of course.
After I finished I waited inside by the window so I could see Simon's reaction as he got off the bus.
"Where did that web come from?" he wanted to know first thing.
One brief touch.
And then he was off to check out the Lego catalog that came in the mail on Monday.
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What a fantastic expression. Great to capture that look of surprise on Simon's face.
The pumpkins around your entrance look nice. I like the way they extend on either side of the front door. I'll have to keep that arrangement in mind.
I'm really enjoying your dual blog format too. It works.
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How perfect. Enjoy October.
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How fun! Love his face when he sees the web! I'm hoping my little guy will be into Legos when he gets old enough. My daughter never was interested but I loved them as a child. I told my husband I was going to be a Lego pusher for this one ;)
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Ohhhh this is the "good stuff". Enjoy, and I certainly enjoy this blog...thank you!!!
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Made me smile. Just like Simon!
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i love everything about this post! love that you waited by the window for him, love that that's what it's all about. and you have a beautiful house, glad you're enjoying it!
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It looks awesome. And Simon's smile says it all :)
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I love your front porch so much and it looks great with all the web on it. Love Simon's reaction
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Looks great! Love the "catch the reaction" shot!
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What a super surprise for Simon! I wish my Mum would do stuff like that for me (and I'm, ahem, 34!).
Your house is stunning, Ali. :) Looks like you've settled in nicely.
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Did you tell him that you put up the web or did you tell him that some huge spider came and did it? or maybe the Great Pumpkin?
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Oh Ali. Can you say dream home? It is what I picture in my head as my perfect home. Maybe I DO need to move to Oregon.
The web and pumpkins are the perfect touch. Love your design eye.
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um... that is the most adorable expression, you're such a good mom :)
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Love the web....love love the porch. Simon is blessed.
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i really love that you take so many self-photos, ali.
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So cool.....
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Yes, Simon's expression is great, but, his knicers/plus fours are even better. Does he like them? Loving it......
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That picture of you waiting for Simon to get off the bus is so great. I love it.
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I can just imagine his THRILL of seeing THAT when he got off the bus! Too cute!
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I love all your pictures today! Thanks so much for sharing these awesome shots!
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