i heart carson ellis

Tonight while Rob and I were out, I picked up the book Wildwood, by Colin Meloy and illustrated by Carson Ellis.  Yes, I had to get it out of a section that was under a sign "Ages 7-12" but no, I didn't care.  I had first heard of the book from Design*Sponge of all places, because they were praising Ellis' artwork in the book.  And when I saw it in a display of "best books of the year" at Joseph Beth Booksellers during story time with little girl today, I knew I wanted to have it.

And while I haven't read a word of it (Rob immediately started reading it), I am delighted with the illustrations.  Carson Ellis is the bomb.  Also, while doing a bit of research I quickly discovered she designs stuff all the time for The Decemberists, which I find pleasing, because they are awesome.

Lovely.

um.

WHAT.  

This girl is 15.  FIFTEEN.  I want to be her when I grow up and I'm eleven years older than her.  

I really don't like Bon Iver because it's super boring but she made this song so so good.

So good.

p.s. Rob's still at work.  This is bullsh.

tonight..

Rob is working again :(  He left at 12:30 and is expecting to get back around 9.  BUT.  I am eating leftover fettuccine alfredo from a date to Biagio's Bistro last night while watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas and wrapping presents.  Also, I have Yankee candles in various scents of Christmas-y wonder going on through the house.  So, it is still a good night. :)

p.s. Yesterday my dad came and put up Christmas lights for me! (Rob had to work yesterday too, poor kid) I started out trying to do them myself, but had more than a little trouble.  And I have this irrational fear of climbing ladders, and without anyone there to call 911 when I inevitably fell off, I wasn't really in the mood to risk it.  I still need to get a wreath for the door and some garland and more lights to wrap around our lamppost and maybe door too!  But I am so excited to have our own Christmas lights!

kids say the darndest things

They really do.

I try to keep a mental tab of all the ridiculous things little girl says throughout the day.  She is quite a character and she is not even a little bit shy.  It is kind of embarrassing sometimes.

Today alone, we got:

while crossing the street
"umm...abi...we're kind of jaywalking."

while driving silently in the car
*sigh* "I wish I could sleep in a dog bed."

while washing hands in a public restroom
me: "oooh automatic faucets, just our style"
little girl: "how convenient!"

Also, she would have TORN. UP. this show.

little update

So, today Rob accepted an offer from his current contract job.  It is potentially a really amazing opportunity and I am praying that he gives his best and gets the most out of it.  It is crazy to think that at the beginning of this month we were freaking out that he lost his job, and within two days he found this contract position, and now will be making a significant chunk more than in his previous position!  I think it's safe to say we both feel really blessed and I am so proud of him.  He is so talented at what he does and I hope that this is the start of an awesome new chapter for him!

This is us on our cursed trip to Pennsylvania.  Still, it's all I have right now.

:)

bath number one

Simon had his very first bath today (at least here...not too sure about his former life).  He took it like a champ and hasn't shunned me yet, so I am pleased.  It may have something to do with the large amount of treats he was given throughout the course of said bath.  But now he is clean and smells good.  It all worked out.

guilty pleasures: part one

THIS SONG.

I was once told all white people like Kid Cudi.  It stands to reason, I guess.

Also...

THIS COVER OF THAT SONG.

Obviously.

p.s. look up her cover of lady gaga's bad romance.  i mean...what?!