Thursday, November 2, 2017

November Thoughts



I always promise you guys that I'm going to more of the casual "just saying hi" type of posts, and then I tend to get carried away with less personal lifestyle and design and parenting post ideas and/or content with brand partners, and these simple, personal posts tend to slide through the cracks. (I do tend to fill my Instagram feed with these types of posts though, so if you enjoy them, there are plenty over there!)

So anyway, hi! Happy second day of November! I'm usually not a big fan of November (mainly thanks to the end of Daylight Savings time and the fact that it gets dark at 4:30 in Chicago), but this year I'm staying positive. There are lot of things (both exciting and stressful) happening for us this month. We take our annual trip to the the Caribbean (the Dominican again this year) for Robbie's work (the band puts on a festival there) on the last day of the month, I have my busiest month ever for work projects (grateful to be swamped in that way!), Essley has all kinds of activities and school and play dates, Emmett has his semi-annual assessment to make sure he's still on track after his initial epilepsy delays (and I have a great feeling about it), we're knee deep in the hunt for a new house after our original contract fell through, and it's the holiday season. I'm sure most of you can relate to having full plates this time of year. I wouldn't have it any other way though.

The photos above are some of my favorites of the kids from the last few weeks off the camera roll of my phone. They're grainy and spontaneous and real. Like 2016, this year has been bittersweet for our family, with some huge losses and some wonderful gains. I'm looking forward to appreciating the small things as the holidays approach. I hope your November is the best yet.

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17 comments:

  1. Love these casual posts Melissa and all the photos & captures of your kiddos. And me too, November is tough with daylight savings/rain, rain, thanks westcoast. But... looking forward to things slowing down in December and getting time off over the holidays. Enjoy the Dominican Republic!! xo

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  2. Happy November, Melissa! I'm sorry to hear the house contract fell through, but here's hoping you find the right place very soon.
    xox,
    Cee

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  3. Adorable costumes, looks like you had a great Halloween
    xo
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  4. The darkness this time of year is totally annoying! Great that you'll be escaping to a sunny place soon :) Love all the photos and costumes!

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  5. Life is nothing without those losses, but those gains though are what make those losses so worth it. Are you going to Dominican Republic Punta Cana? I loved it there and need to visit again sooner than later. Love these photos of your babies on Halloween!

    Xoxo
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  6. Aww thanks for sharing, I love these “real” photos you post! It’s life, it’s motherhood! And hey, is that a husky? My hubby and kids want one, are they good mannered around toddlers? Shed a lot??

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    1. It is a Husky! It's my sister's dog Laika. She's 8 months. She is GREAT around my kids. She does shed quite a bit, but her personality makes up for it. :)

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  7. I always say I need to do more of the “just saying hi” posts as well. Easy to get caught up in the other stuff. I’m also going to miss October and all the pumpkins!!

    Xo
    Jenny

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  8. I also forgot to mention we have a husky as well. Best dogs ever!!!!

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  9. Happy November!!! Sounds like you have an exciting month planned for your trip to enjoy the warm weather. Super cute photos of your kids❤️

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  10. Aw these are such sweet photos! I also HATE the end of DST. Dark evenings are the worst!

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  11. Happy November beautiful! I love your candid photos! These are the kind of moments in life that make me so happy! I love spending time with my kids! Sounds like a fun month for you! And yes, it is getting dark here in Orange County too! I am already missing summer and we haven't really started into winter yet! LOL!

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  12. My girls always loved visiting the pumpkin patch to pick out one for the season. Lovely to see their smiles and fingers crossed for Emmett's check in!

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  13. Such sweet little faces! Looking out my window to some snow near Seattle today, we're skipping fall over here :)

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  14. Love how you capture amazing moments mama. Your kiddos are the cutest. ❤️

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  15. Happy November!! You seriously have a lot going on but it will be the perfect ending to the month being able to go to the Caribbean! Just push forward and you will be relaxing on a beach in no time.

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  16. I love casual posts! You have such beautiful pictures! Also Hi back at you! :)

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