Today Holly looked exceptionally darling. Conor couldn't resist buying a new dress and coat for her. The new clothes are from him only! (The dress and coat will work for Greta as well in winter 2012. Having a second girl makes it so much easier to buy cute, more expensive clothing!) We had a big photo shoot this morning. Enjoy! 

I really like the look of this table and chairs ensemble. I would love to have this in my home. 

It's been a very good week. Yesterday, Conor walked into the kitchen looking perplexed and surprised. He asked me what I was doing. I was making Jam! Here's my list of tangible accomplishments of the week:

• primed and painted the nursery. I did an excellent job.
• touched up the bathroom cabinet (I painted it last week)
• made 46 cups, or 5 batches, of jam
• sewed an activewear dress for Holly
• bound a quilt
• cut out fabric for another quilt

Whew! All that and Holly's been super clingy and needy this week. I'm looking forward to my glucose test today where I have to sit at my doctor's office for an hour. I'm bringing some books with me and I'm really excited for the quiet time. I can't wait to show you pictures of all the headway I've made around here, but unfortunately, my editing program is experiencing difficulties since my most recent upgrade. I promise to share as soon as I can! What have you been up to this week? 

Happy Halloween from our Mammal House to yours,

Katie, Conor & Holly

I love Project Runway. It's so inspiring and makes me want to give anything to have a dress form and make my own patterns. Mondo is a Denver local and has done viewings all season long, mostly at the Beauty Bar. I went along for the Finale and it was fun. But I confirmed what I already knew about myself - I just don't get hyped up about "celebrities." I'm glad I went, however the next time a Denver local makes it to the Finale of Project Runway, I think I'll just watch it from the comfort of my own home with my husband.