Cole's Infamous Hair

There are 2 things people always comment on when they see Cole.  One being his big blue eyes.  Two, his ummm, very unique hair style.  This poor child's hair just won't lay down.  We affectionately call it his bird hair, monkey hair, fuzz top, etc. etc.  He and our bun, Simon have a very similar hair do.  Maybe they've been hanging out together so much they're starting to look alike??  Just a theory :)  The only time I've ever seen Cole's hair lay flat is in the tub.  He looks like a totally different kid with normal, flat hair.  Still adorable but I'm just a tad bit biased...

Don't forget to leave a comment on this post to win one of the Wipe Clean Usborne books.

Give-Away...Yippee!!

Image source:  Usborne Books and More

It's widely known by my friends and family that I have a small obsession with books.  I love our monthly book club.  I love taking the littles to the library.  I love laying in bed with Ava and Cole and reading them story after story.  I am very easily suckered into reading just one more story before bed.  My idea of a fun night is taking the kids to a book store, grabbing a coffee and sitting on the floor to read new books.

About a year ago, a friend of mine hosted an at home book party for children's books through a company called Usborne Books and More.  I was instantly hooked.  I hosted my own party and then went to several that my friends hosted.  I love the quality of the books and the great variety of books they have to offer for all ages.  We own so many of their books that I decided to sell the books myself.  In honor of kicking off my new little book business, I'm hosting a giveaway.  

Here's what you need to do.  Just leave a comment telling me which of the above books you would love to have for the small people in your life.  These are great wipe clean books that you can use over and over to practice letters, numbers, shapes, etc.  I have one tucked away for Ava for Christmas :)  If you'd like another entry then visit here and create a wishlist of books you would like for your kiddos.  Leave me a separate comment letting me know you created a wishlist.  I'll have Ava randomly pick a name on Wednesday evening and announce the winner on the blog.  It's easy to enter...now spread the word!

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Happy Halloween!

We hope you and your family have a safe and happy Halloween!

Love, 

Dorothy and the Lion

Halloween Prep

Our pumpkins have carefully been selected...

Costumes are complete and have been tried on multiple times by Miss A just to make sure everything is "alright."

 All the ingredients are bought and ready to make our spooky ghost treats for friends...

Image from The Idea Room

 and the monster dough and parts are all set to go for our play date that has been canceled due to all the other littles being sick :(  Miss A will be making all the monsters on her own.  I'm sure she will still have loads of messy fun all by herself!

Image from The Imagination Tree

These holidays are so much more fun when you see all the excitement in your kiddo's eyes.  Sooo worth all the work and trips to the store.  More Halloween fun to come!

Words for Wednesday

Etsy Finds

Image via Fishstikks

Image via Artworks

When we were in Savannah last year I happened upon a shop that carried reproductions of Lori Mitchell's paper mache sculptures.  I bought the little Halloween girl above who currently has a home in our bathroom.  Miss A loves her and keeps asking for her to come in her room instead.  I also picked up one of her Christmas figurines, too.  Since then, I have been obsessed with folk art style.  I currently am drooling over Emily the Cat above.  She's the real deal too not a reproduction.  Hence my hesitation to fork out the money for her.  She is quit cute though.  Don't you think??