There are too many reasons to list why I LOVE this photo.

So the other day we took Devan to the Zoo. She had a lot of fun looking at all the animals, and we had a lot of fun carrying her and chasing her around when she woudn't sit in her stroller, which was most of the time. We passed one family with a little girl who looked slightly older than Devan, and the little girl was wearing one of these. A kid harness. My first thought was "Wow, we totally need one of those!" and then my second thought was " I don't know if I could actually put my kid on a leash." My third thought was "Where did Devan go?"

So today I was walking around Target and I found this. I thought about it for a while but before I could make up my mind Devan was already attatched to him. I decided to give him a try. It's a harness and a backpack, so when you don't need it, your child can wear it as just a backpack. He was only ten bucks so I figured I couldn't go wrong. We brought him home and Devan already loves him. We named him George, after Curious George. I opted for something unique, but after hearing the list of names I came up with Devan insisted on George. As much as I wish my child would stay right by my side everywhere I go, I know that is unrealistic. So, welcome to the family George!

First things first. We got new new shoes. Here are mine:

Yes, they are cute. Yes, they were inexpensive. No, they are in no way comfortable. My dilemma was that I needed something other than my rainbows (super comfortable) or my crocs, (also super comfortable) to wear when I got to places like parties or out to dinner. Places that require something a little more than flip flops. So here they are.

Here are Devans:

We bought her a pair of new shoes and new sandals right before summer and she ended up wearing the sandals all summer. Well, it's been raining here for the past day or two and guess what I found when I put on her "new" shoes that we bought only months ago? They don't fit. At all. So here are the new ones. I have to say, I really like them and love the fact that they are velcro.

I have a vegetable garden. I love my vegetable garden. My vegetable garden deserves it's own post. I am excited for cold weather crops. Today I bought some Broccoli, Cauliflower and my favorite, Cilantro!

Also, I found a lonely cucumber hanging out today. Thats always a nice surprise.

Some of you have probably heard my recent laments about the sewing machine my Mom bought for me when I was about 16. The Val-u-Sew. The Val-u-Sew and I worked great together for many years but we recently have been having some problems. After consulting with my husband we decided it was time to let her go. I then did some research and found this beauty. She is shiny and new and runs so smoothly I don't know how I ever sewed without her. And the best part? I found her at Target for $40 cheaper than anywhere else I looked. Stay tuned for all of the projects we will create together! Oh, and I still need a name for her. Any ideas are welcomed.

You can check them out here. Thanks Q. Today I was going through all my fabric and my Hubby suggested I open a fabric store. What a comedian. Here is a great shot of my little one playing in the puddle behind the clothesline.
My neighbor has this great big Jacaranda tree that, when in bloom, is covered with hundreds of purple flowers. The flowers are mostly gone now, but, if you look closely you can still find one or two purple patches still blowing in the wind. I love it! I wish it was purple year round.

I've been thinking about making home made jam recently and finally had the time to do it. It was so easy and tastes great. I used this recipe. Devan tried to snatch it before I could get a good pic. I only wish I would have tried this recipe when strawberries were in abundance around here instead of paying more for them at the grocery store.