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.
i love everything about this post! love that you waited by the window for him, love that that's what it's all about. and you have a beautiful house, glad you're enjoying it!
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It looks awesome. And Simon's smile says it all :)
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I love your front porch so much and it looks great with all the web on it. Love Simon's reaction
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Looks great! Love the "catch the reaction" shot!
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What a super surprise for Simon! I wish my Mum would do stuff like that for me (and I'm, ahem, 34!).
Your house is stunning, Ali. :) Looks like you've settled in nicely.
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Did you tell him that you put up the web or did you tell him that some huge spider came and did it? or maybe the Great Pumpkin?
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Oh Ali. Can you say dream home? It is what I picture in my head as my perfect home. Maybe I DO need to move to Oregon.
The web and pumpkins are the perfect touch. Love your design eye.
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um... that is the most adorable expression, you're such a good mom :)
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Love the web....love love the porch. Simon is blessed.
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i really love that you take so many self-photos, ali.
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So cool.....
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Yes, Simon's expression is great, but, his knicers/plus fours are even better. Does he like them? Loving it......
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That picture of you waiting for Simon to get off the bus is so great. I love it.
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I can just imagine his THRILL of seeing THAT when he got off the bus! Too cute!
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I love all your pictures today! Thanks so much for sharing these awesome shots!
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Great web. We got our LEGo catalog Monday too. I'm saving it to hand over during our 11 hour drive to see family next week.
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Hi Ali! Love the spider-web and especially the look on Simon's face! I took some Fall shots of outside our house today so I am glad to see yours, as well. I'm in that blissful Fall mood...
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Alil, such a great idea to surprise Simon. Now all you need is some cool spiders and you will be all set! Cheers to a spooky holiday!
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awesome webbing - and BEAUTIFUL house. White siding, black shutters and a red door are my favorite combo!
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So in love with you front porch -- the new house looks beautiful! Love all the spider webs and those photos are, as always, amazing!!
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I am impressed with how you included pictures of yourself. You are amazing. The pictures tell a great story!
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Love, love, love your red door and front veranda! Wish that my house could have a veranda that size! I want to get our Halloween decorations out now and put everything up but first I have to go to the laundromat since my washing machine's on the fritz!!
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this.is.AWESOME. LOVE simon's expression!! love how you include yourself in the photos... i need to remember to do that.
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your house is absolutely gorgeous ali!
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The smile on Simon's face brought a huge smile to mine! Thanks for sharing your family with us and your home is beautiful!
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