Sometimes there are afternoons where the light is waning and no one is really doing anything important. So, obviously, that entails a little photoshoot. Lilly and I had fun experimenting with sunflare and making silly faces and dancing around the room.
Tonight, I spent the evening in sweats, playing cards and eating stirfry with chopsticks. It's been a busy, full day and now I'm in my favorite chair, writing and listening to the screeches of laughter emitting from the couch. I think every day should end like this. And evenings like these make me reflect and make me so, so grateful to blessed with this crazy thing called life.
Highlights from this week:
the following conversation I overheard. MeMe: Lilly! I got a lawsuit, yes! I get to sue him! Lilly: oh MeMe, you are just so good! MeMe: oh dang it, I lost my job. now I'm going to be homeless. woo! I'm engaged! Lilly: car accident, pay ten thousand...darn. (the house is always interesting when the girls are playing life)
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the unexpected rain + thunderstorms on monday
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time spent with my partner-in-crime (aka bestfriend), Reagan
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new books from the library to read over break
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a pretty fall photo session with the cutest little family
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a cold night by a cozy fire, coloring with the littles and laughing
What were some highlights from your week?
much love.
Lovely post, as usual, Carlotta! Highlights from my week? Honestly, tonight was probably the "highlight" of my week. I helped out with a kids outreach, roasted a billion marshmallows, et cetera. :-)
ReplyDeleteLove the last photo where shes laughing!
ReplyDelete^Oh AND today has been wonderful because it is finally cold in North Carolina! We had some good 'ole 50 degree weather. To complete that, I had my first mug of {perfectly chocolate} hot cocoa this afternoon.
ReplyDelete^First mug of hot cocoa this season, that is.
ReplyDeleteOk I will quit incessantly commenting. My apologies. ;)
I love every single thing about this post <3 and the sunflare and funny faces? Perfect end to my day. the highlight of my week happened today, when I got the news that I can finally go home to new England... I am beyond thrilled.
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I lovelovelove the sunflare photos of Lilly. They almost like like paintings. And that one where she's giggling? I almost passed out from the cuteness.
ReplyDeletexo,
twin sister
ps. may i borrow your boots, please? ;)
lily is so adorable. too cute.
ReplyDeletethe light...it's rainbow!
ReplyDeletehonestly, this week has been very unexciting. but my play rehearsal on Tuesday was a highlight (laughter and "quick" runs for food always are), and I'm guessing that the dance I'm going to tomorrow will be a lot of fun as well.
ReplyDeleteplaying cards = ♥
I've said it before and I'll say it again: your whole family is so adorable. looks like MeMe and Lilly got some of your cuteness. and oh, I love overhearing little sister conversations.
Lilly is so darn cute. :)
ReplyDeleteYou're sister is the cutest thing ever. The end.
ReplyDeleteI love the second to last photo of Lily. Something about it just so innocent and timeless. You've done such a lovely job, Carlotta. Thanks for passing along the inspiration always.
ReplyDeleteI adore those last few pictures of Lily! The are SO beautiful! Oh, and your outfit is too cute. :)
ReplyDeletehmm, i'm not sure what would be my highlight. maybe today. it hasn't ended, but this morning i had a dress rehearsal for our end of year dance concert, tonight i'm performing in the annual chirstmas concert my choir puts on, my grandma is here and coming to watch and my friend is staying the night after the concert! so yeah, today ahs been fun, and will continue to be fun to the end : )
ReplyDeletep.s. your sister is so beautiful, and i ♥ the outfit you were wearing. (even if i can't see all of it)!
ReplyDeleteyour sister is THE cutest.
ReplyDeleteYour sisters are so funny! And I like your boots they are super cute.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun and happy post!
ReplyDeleteTell Meme and Lily that my favourite computer game is 'Life' as well! It is heaps of fun.
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wow, they girl is so pretty so photogenic as well! beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteThis is basically the cutest thing. Has Lilly had a haircut? Or did that happen ages ago and I've completely blanked?
ReplyDeleteThe one where she's covering her mouth is absolutely amazing!!
ReplyDeleteyour sisters are adorable, and so is your outfit. beautiful post, beautiful photos. :))
ReplyDelete-jocee <3
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ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I love that last picture of Lily! Too pretty. :)
ReplyDeleteLove,
~bree
How sweet!
ReplyDeleteAnd I absolutely adore the last picture! :)
So cute.
Makay
www.thebirdssay.blogspot.com
oh, my. so precious. that sun flare is incredible, and someone did an amazing job on that haircut ;) and your outfit looks like most of what I've been wearing lately.... gotta love autumn style, especially when it includes leg warmers! happy weekending.
ReplyDeleteShe has stunning eyes. I like that leggings/socks/boots look. Need to try that!
ReplyDeleteLilly and MeMe are so precious! love your posts about them!
ReplyDeleteI love the one of Lilly with her hands over her mouth. Such a lovely shot!
ReplyDeleteI loooove the last two pictures, Carlotta!!
ReplyDeleteAnd just so you know, I've been lacking creativity lately but your blog never ceases to amaze you. YOU are an inspiration.
Gorgeous photos of Lilly! :)
ReplyDeleteAwwwh Lilly is just adorable. And I love your outfit... or rather the half of the outfit in the picture.
ReplyDeleteMy highlight was not having to run the mile on Friday in P.E. It's the little things in life.
awww......lily is so cute.............and your outfit is SO CUTE I LUV IT!!!!
ReplyDeleteCute photos of Lilly.
ReplyDeleteThe highlight of my week was seeing my niece this weekend! :)
how do you get such life-like looking pictures!? PLEASE share your secret!!! :)
ReplyDeleteoh wow! your imagery is beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteCarlotta, you have an amazing gift for photography. Actually, you're pretty amazing at writing, too. When you posted your "fifteen" birthday entry a while ago, I was honestly shocked to find out how young you are- because your perspective on life shows such maturity. I love being a follower of your blog, and it makes me happy to find in you a kindred spirit (we both love to use writing as an outlet for our artist's hearts). You're going places. God bless you :-)
ReplyDeleteCan i just say that... Lilly is so cute! It looks like you two had LOTS of fun!!!
ReplyDeleteIn Christ
Hosanna