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.
So very awesome!! The look on Simon's face says it all! Love love love it! And your house is gorgeous -- fabulous porch!
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Great Halloween decorations and photos! Your new house looks really nice...fantastic porch!
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He was delighted! How fun!
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What a great surprise for your little man...and totally worth it judging by the happy look on his face!! Your new home is beautiful!!! Looks amazing decorated for the holiday. I'm sure you'll have just as much fun decorating for Christmas!
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You are such a great mom! What a terrific thing to do for Simon. His expression is priceless. Thank you for continuing to share your family with us.
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Love the webbing BUT him excited about the Lego catalog is a classic!! Reminds me of my oldest...turning 8 this December!! Thanks for keeping it real!!
Clair from South Africa
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Oh Ali Simon's face is priceless! We don't celebrate Halloween at our house so I am thankful you shared a bit of your celebration. Happy Halloween and enjoy the festivities. Your house looks like a fun place to decorate for lots of different holidays! Enjoy....
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I heart this post!
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It looks great! Love your house and all the pictures. You inspire me to get myself in more pics.
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Ali your house is beautiful! I love to read about your life. It's like a movie with the fall leaves and Simon coming home on the bus. Very different from where I live, it's cute it makes me want to move :)
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I think you are living in my dream house.... I love big front porches... so jealous!!!
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Great webs! I love Simon's expression. I also love the school chair you are sitting on at the window! We have two of those and they are my favorite chairs. Super sturdy and just the right size for me.
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You did a great job!! I love the one of you waiting for him and especially his expression. :)
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Now you just need a couple of those HUGE black spiders to hang on either side of the porch.. Freddys and Joanns carries them.......
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Oh so wonderfully spooky and the shot of Simon is priceless:) ah look on his face:) And your porch rocks!!!
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Ah...lego catalog! What joy that brings in our home, too!
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Your house looks made for great holiday decorating! I love it! Can't wait to see what you do for all the other holidays.
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The spider webs in front of my house would look that great too...if they hadn't been done by a committee of nine boys!
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That is one cool front porch!!!
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I love it. You are so "in the moment" and capturing it all. Love your house too!
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Oh I simply cannot wait to have children to surprise with treats like this. Even though they might not show much interest. I am sure it makes a huge difference to the adult they become just knowing they were surrounded by so much love.
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Ali - for some reason, your new house reminds me of the Happy Days house. Not sure why. . .I think the Cunningham's house was probably a different color, but the theme song started running through my mind when I saw the pan photo of the front porch. Love the webs!
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I would have said "Christmas" as we have already had snow!!
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Really like the shot of you waiting at the window! So nice you thought of taking that...
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I love how good you are at campturing your everyday life - I especially love the picture of you sitting by the door waiting for Simon. So cool.
I am getting some Haloween decorations out this weekend, so thanks for your inspiration ;o)
Have an awesome day.
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