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7/7/11

whirly twirly

i almost left my boys behind to run away with the traveling carnival on monday...i would set sail to sleep under the ferris wheel and learn the secrets of the lemonade shake up stand...catch up on my tan and apprentice under the cat-calling ring toss man. 
it all sounded so wonderful until the boy running the rock n' roll cadillac ride told me he cleaned up puke 3 times a day. 
 
but boy oh boy do i love carnivals!

this week is flit flying right by...and i'm not too happy about it. 
today is my little man's last day of 6. tomorrow he turns 7, then 8, then 30.
 we're throwing him a baseball party this weekend.
there's been lots of sewing and painting and dreaming up wild ideas going on around here lately...
here's a little peek at the photo cutout board i'm painting...
lots to do before saturday...
but today...today is devoted to going out and crossing things off max's 6 year old bucket list. i tried to add a picnic in and matt shamed me interfering with the list. haha. 
a girl can try can't she?

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25 comments:

  1. Sonishka: Far and AwayJuly 7, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    This looks like so much fun. Lovely photos! And what are those caramel? candy tings? yum!

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  2. LoJuly 7, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    what a fantastic mom! that looks amazing! I love that you are doing a bucket list with him...so adorable! :) -Lo

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  3. Amy @ AGirlCalledBelovedJuly 7, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    I don't blame you! The carnival is an awesome place. Love the photos and can't wait to see your finished painting!

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  4. amanda janeJuly 7, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    I love the colors of this post! so pretty.

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  5. Kim TJuly 7, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Looks like good old fashioned fun... and the post looks delicious ; )

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  6. Aline CorreaJuly 7, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    your photos are so magical.
    and the bucket list idea? love!
    I will keep that in mind when my turn comes to be a mom :D

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  7. Adriana IrisJuly 7, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    i want to join the circus where i would become a fire eater... great pics

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  8. Brittany DavisJuly 7, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Wowser... 7!! My goodness time does fly... I still remember seeing his space themed party years ago! Adorable ideas and so inspiring!

    http://www.brittanydavisphotography.blogspot.com

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  9. TaylorJuly 7, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Yay for the love of good old fashioned summer fun! Our fair starts today and I can't wait. =] last night as I was driving home I saw the ferris wheel all lit up and glowing, I have the perfect view from my house. I'd have to say though, your carnival looks much cleaner and less crowded and its probably not 100+ degrees.. if you ran away with them you'd have to stop in towns like mine and then you'd get the first ticket back to Ohio!

    -Taylor <3

    www.atypicaltaylor.blogspot.com

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  10. MaggieJuly 7, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Girl, you can paint! Amazing!

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  11. angela hardisonJuly 7, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    carnivals are great, if only for the great colors everywhere (but also for so many other reasons).

    and seriously? you are an amazing artist! can't believe you're painting that.

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  12. Love LoVe LoVEJuly 7, 2011 at 7:05 PM

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  13. Miss KateJuly 7, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Wow, you are so talented! The photography, the cutout board painting! And a knockout yourself! Does every girl get these superpowers after they become a momma?! I sure hope so!

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  14. akenneyJuly 7, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    What a handsome mom and son! And what a painting, love. Folds in the uniform and all. You're a doll.

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  15. CaitlinJuly 7, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    What a neat idea for a six-year-old! Glad you guys had fun and as always LOVED your pictures.

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  16. Rachel ParkerJuly 7, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    You're such a talented artist! I love your painting - I wanted to be a painter when I was a kid. Until I realized that I suck at painting, ha! :) I'm always envious of people who have a real talent for it.

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  17. kelly annJuly 7, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    The carnival is so so magical, I can't wait until it starts here. I've been craving cotton candy and a trip down those giant slides for months. ;)

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  18. UnknownJuly 7, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    wonderful

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  19. Little Tree VintageJuly 8, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    i love circuses and carnivals, they are so fun and make me feel like a kid again..there's something creepy but amazing about the cool things you can do/ find...love the photos!

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  20. SaiparnJuly 8, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    seems like a fun fair...i want some caramel apple

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  21. angelaJuly 8, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    These pictures make me swoon!

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  22. amélieJuly 8, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Ok wow everything! I stumbled upon your blog via another blog (forgot who!?) not long ago and your photos are like a little soothing balm on my eyes every day. So beautiful!

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  23. AnonymousJuly 8, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    your art blows my mind :)

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  24. Ms. DeeJuly 8, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Oh Katie, you are just the bee's knees. Always love your carnival photos! And the cutout board looks amazing!

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  25. AnonymousJuly 8, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Happy Bday Max! Today is our little one's 1st birthday, oh my. We're having a big party tomorrow.

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