It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like
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.
What a GREAT shot of Simon's expression, you definitely captured it! The house looks great Ali, congrats!
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Awesome!
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How fun for you and Simon. The porch looks great and it's so big, your house is pretty too love all the windows. Did you use a timer to get your photos of you or was Chris home, they came out good. I especially like the one of you on the porch and Lily right there but not in the way, how did you do that? Love the sweater & boots you have on. Happy Fall and Happy Halloween Decorating!
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very cute. I love the timer shots you took too.
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I love the expression on his face as he walked up the walkway and took it all in!!! You've got to be the coolest mom, ever!!!
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Great photo opportunity. I love Halloween. I don't have a porch, so I can't do this cool stuff. Just a pumpkin on the step, a scarecrow tied to a post, and a decoration on the door.
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what a good surprise for Simon !!!
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the lego catalog...a must read and re-read in our house as well. looks like you're settling nicely into your new home.
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That web looks awesome, especially with the pumpkins and the bats. The expression on your son's face is priceless.
Also love your self-takens (I'm presuming they are anyway). Great composition.
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Love that you waited like that! How fun!
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I love your new house! I have total porch envy!
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Love this! It also reminds me of my kids when they were little. I would do something and imagine how thrilled they were going to be. I got about the same reaction and then they were off to something else! This is a wonderful decoration. Beautiful porch.
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We had a Halloween birthday carnival a few weeks ago for my daughter and two friends - 30 kids over at our house! We did a bit of decorating then, but I think it's time to pull out the webs. You're inspiring! :)
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Ali - you are the best mom!!! Simon will NEVER forget this day, when he is older and yall are talking about the good old days, I am sure this will be one of them for him. I loved the pics of you and the dog...tickled me to death! Hope you have a wonderful day - and thanks for sharing such a cool moment with us!
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His expression was too cute!
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You can really tell in that first shot of him that he loved it! It came out realy cool!!
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love it - it looks great. i like the bats too. you really captured simon's excitement but yours as well, in your words and pictures, i think you were just as excited to do this for him! you're a good mom ali. :)
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Your house looks beautiful! My son also received the Lego catalog on Monday and has been carrying it around for the last two days.
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That's boys for you! Love his expression.
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LOL! My son was also only interested in the LEGO cataglog! You have great timing on that camera! The house also looks fantastic!
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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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