October Camping - Part I

Earlier in the summer, Sara decided that we would go camping for Lucy's first birthday. We ended up going to Elijah Clark State Park on the 14th, 15th (Lucy's birthday), and 16th. The weather was absolutely gorgeous. Windy at first, but ultimately perfect.

This is most of Day One, but since I took the bulk of photos on Day One, I decided to split the photos into a few parts, by their mood/subject instead of day.

Sara's delicious personal pumpkin pies.

The absolute best way to eat lunch: cold beans from the can and hot dogs over the fire.

Logan and I are taking a geology class this semester, and ever since we learned about rocks and minerals, I've been staring at every rock I pass. The shorelines here were really interesting...

My panda-ghost mussel shell.

Lake Russell was stunning. I drove over it on my way to visit Jordan this summer and I had to slow the car down when I crossed the bridge. I love water, and especially love big blue lakes. We got to canoe the morning before we left, which was lovely. Jamie and I were so tempted to jump in the water mid-journey. :D

Lots more pics to come! Even some with people in them... But not too many. :)

Now excuse me while I continue my love affair with my new iPhone 4s.

- caroline

Oh, and one more...

:)

Micah

These pictures keep making me grin. Hehe. I made a popping sound with my mouth to get that smile in the next picture. I love how this kid is so entertained by everything! He's started walking as of about yesterday. He's known how to walk for months, but only recently had the balance (and courage) to do it all by himself. Today he was walking around the patio balcony like a pro, digging in the basil pot and trying to get into the garden tools he's not allowed to play with. :)

Micah turned one year on September 2nd. There was a lovely party at Erin's parents' house, but Micah was so tired by cake time that he wanted nothing to do with the pumpkin pie. So today we did a little re-do of his cake & candle, using the Erin-made pumpkin cheesecake from Logan's birthday instead. (Which was awesomely delicious, by the way...)

At first he thought we were being cruel by wanting him to sit in his highchair. He perked up after nursing, though, and then he realized that he was actually allowed to both smash up the pie AND eat it. So he meticulously and slowly set out to destroy and devour as much as possible. It was ridiculously cute.

Sheesh, what crazy hair. We're gonna look back at this and laugh our tails off. :)

Happy birthday, Micah! I love you to tiny bits.

- caroline

P.S. School is going awesomelyyyy. Seriously. I got really good grades on my first essay and test. Also, just received a letter saying I am eligible for the Zell Miller Scholarship, which pays $12 more per credit hour than HOPE does. Heck yes! Gonna flash that paper at the financial aid office Monday!

The beginning of fall.

We woke up the other day to find that it was chilly outside... I guess fall has found us. 

I love fall. I think I love it more than spring. Winter, on the other hand - not a big fan - but I don't let that take the fun out of fall. I love the open windows and the long-sleeves + shorts or tanks + jeans. I love eating fall-ish food, like stew. I love going outside and knowing that it will be gorgeous in every way and that I won't sweat. 

And what I love most of all? Sleeping under three blankets while cold air comes in my open window. That is what I love the best. (Possibly more than anything else, at all, ever.)

Excessive dressing of the babies is fun at first too. We didn't have any warm clothes for Lucy to wear, since the chill came out of nowhere, so we dressed her in Henry's old sweater, a hat I made her earlier this year (from Christina's scrap yarns) and a pair of socks I had tried knitting myself, but were much too small. :)

And on to today's pictures... I cut Quinn's hair right before everyone came for Dad's birthday tonight. It was so amazingly gorgeous out in the yard, so we trimmed in the grass. :)

Photo by Quinn, while I was snapping with Sara's camera!

Photo by Quinn!

I am tempted to put up a large picture of Erin's face, but I think she would cease talking to me. ;) Tonight was lovely! Now for studying tomorrow... Biology test on Tuesday morning at the crack of dawn (literally), and our first geology test on Wednesday. It's going to be some science-y studying tomorrow. Also, I handed in my first English paper Thursday... We'll see how that turns out!

September always inspires me (and October; they are glorious months), so with a little determination, you will be seeing more posts from me in the near future. :)

Au revoir! 

- caroline

August has pretty much been eaten up by school. There was paperwork, orientation, schedule stakeouts, and then finally actual class. I am taking 14 hours - English, Biology + Lab, Geology + Lab and American History (Post Civil War). It's a Monday-Thursday schedule, and two of the classes I share with Logan. It's been fun so far - no big assignments or anything stressful.

Photo by Quinn

Photo by Quinn. That's me on the couch - Henry thought it would be fun to sleep "next to me" on the table.

Early morning tea. :)

Photo by Quinn - The kale he's been growing in the garden.

August has gone by fast, and the light is already changing as fall creeps up on us. I love fall light, but I'm not looking forward to wearing seven layers. I shouldn't complain, though. Georgia's winters are so warm in comparison to most places in America. 

Media update! Doctor Who begins again TOMORROW. So excited. Also, The Hour (link on sidebar) is an amazing show, I highly recommend it. We started watching Prime Suspect... undecided as of right now. I think it'll prove to be good. 

Hopefully my cold/sinus infection will be better by Monday... I hate thinking that I'm spreading my sickness to all the other students. :( Already got my biology lab partner sick. On a sidenote - I've gotten good grades in all my quizzes so far! :)

I'll try to take pictures more often - been slacking in that department. September always inspires me though, it is my favorite month for photography. 

Have a lovely weekend!

- caroline

thrift shop find ...+ tomatoes

Do you see this amazing cardigan thing I'm wearing? I bought it today for $3 at a thrift store. It's barely worn, soft and lovely, and best of all, it's by Kimchi & Blue! We were shopping for a black button up for Mom. I'm rifling through the medium women's shirts and blouses section, where I didn't expect to find a shirt that fit Mom, much less a barely worn, once probably $30-$60 Urban Outfitters or Anthropologie cardigan for $3.

All the photos above are by Quinn (with a little direction from me)! I love how they turned out. :) The tomatoes, of course, had to steal the scene. We were right outside the garden, so it was pretty much an imperative. 

And to end, the green beans were begging for a shot... 

Good night!

- caroline

P.S. Have I mentioned the awesomeness of Misfits? Sigh.

I really love where I live. 

Some things to mention...

We've been cleaning the house before family comes to visit this weekend. I love cleaning. 

There is something about the curves and angles of a messy bed... It's so attractive. 

Found a stylish mystery novel at the library. 

I picked a million tomatoes last night, and there are still many more to come.

I passed my math placement exam, getting a 74 when all I needed was a 40 to pass.

Admittedly, I'm a little excited about taking classes.

And last but not least, Misfits is awesome (I couldn't have a blog post that doesn't mention TV, now could I?!)

Adios,

- caroline