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Insta-Dump Hump Day

December 4, 2013 by Cassie 19 Comments

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I didn’t share any instagram pictures last week, and I won’t be able to this week as I’ll be sharing features from the Dare to DIY Entertain link party, so I thought I’d share some today!  Be prepared for random photo overload… a peek into our life over the last two weeks!  You can follow me on instagram at cassie8978.

I have used this simple advent bunting calendar the last two years.  I pulled it out again this year and decided to make it “25 days of kindness”.  Sawyer does an act of kindness on the silver days, and Emmy on aqua.  They have to tell me what they did and write it down so we can clip it up.  This way they think of their own good deeds.

I pulled out the retro snowman I created last year for Myersville (and was allowed to keep!) and planted him at the top of our driveway to greet guests and delivery people!

Here’s a peek at our dining room tree…

Oops.  Enough said.

I made myself a cozy fire last Wednesday when the kids were out of school.  They were downstairs playing with the neighbors.

That day we got s preview of snow….

On Thanksgiving, I dressed myself in every color of the neutral rainbow, but in my own style.

Friday, we said goodbye to Charlie.  Emmy stayed by him as he breathed heavily.

I worked on some crafty distractions to help me through the day.

And a sweet friend brought me a “Charlie Plant” to plant in his remembrance and look at and think of him.

Saturday we headed to downtown Frederick to have some much needed family time, and also support Small Business Saturday.  I need this sofa from Silk and Burlap.  Need.

When we finished shopping we stopped at the downtown library to pick out some books for the kids.  We also checked out Dog Heaven which several of you have recommended.  I’ve only made it through a few pages.   I need to read it when no one is home. 😉

One of our stops downtown was at Salvaged, where I was able to pick up this clock I ordered for Chris’ birthday.  He had loved it when we saw it this summer, but when I went back in before his birthday it was gone.  The shop owner was kind enough to go out of her way and order the one he wanted for me!

Emmy made her Christmas countdown paper chain!

Sunday we headed out to get our live tree!  We are treating Jake extra special these days so he isn’t as sad or lonely, so he was excited to come!

My loves in front of our tree…

By that night, our tree was decorated….

Monday, I skipped the gym for a date with this guy.

And the kids have started their acts of kindness.  Sawyer helped Emmy get ornaments up high on their playroom tree.  Emmy helped her classmate when she fell down at school.  Small acts, but done with great love.

And here are the kids, proud of their pink tree filled with ornaments that are special to them, and a paper plate decorated with pom poms for the topper, courtesy of Emmy.

Friday we are headed to a tacky Christmas attire party…. of course this was just announced Sunday, so I had today to find something and that was it!  I found this sweatshirt and cut the neck out of it…. going to go for the 80’s workout elf look. 😉

And that’s my life on instagram lately!
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  1. Julia Konya says

    December 4, 2013 at 11:57 am

    The picture of Emmy staying with Charlie reminds me so much of when I was little and stayed with my dog Charly. My first dog’s name was Charly too.

    And I love your kiddo’s own tree. Mine have one too in the basement and they love that they can do whatever they want with it.

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  2. Fiona, LilyfieldLife says

    December 4, 2013 at 12:22 pm

    lovely to see these snippets of your life. have a good rest of the week
    Fiona x

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  3. [email protected] says

    December 4, 2013 at 12:45 pm

    You’re so instafab and you don’t even know it!! Love the shot of Charlie and you enjoying your fire! happy Wednesday!! xo Kristin

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  4. Lisa Rozario says

    December 4, 2013 at 12:51 pm

    You have had a busy, busy week and I love that it is all catalogued in pictures, Cassie. So sorry about Charlie. I love the snowman greeting everyone who comes up to the house.Your whole family and the house exudes the spirit of Christmas – so inspiring!

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  5. Dana Frieling says

    December 4, 2013 at 1:58 pm

    Tell Emmy and Sawyer they rock for spreading Christmas Kindness all month long!

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  6. Heather{Our Life In a Click} says

    December 4, 2013 at 2:02 pm

    These are so great ! Love seeing the everyday fun snapshots of life. So sorry about Charlie.

    Loved your rainbow neutral outfit and your tacky 80’s Christmas workout elf!

    I’m heather_ourlife if you want to follow me on I/G.
    I’ll be following you now too!

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  7. pam {simple details} says

    December 4, 2013 at 3:32 pm

    Love your Charlie plant idea, our neighbor’s little Annie is 14 years old, and not doing well at all. It will be perfect to take to them – thanks!

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  8. Miss Charming says

    December 4, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    I enjoy seeing your week in photos. Your family always looks so kind and loving to each other.

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  9. Vintage Prairie Style says

    December 4, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    love the 25 days of kindness and your neutral rainbow made me smile – there are a lot of similarities between you and i!!

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  10. Loi Thai, Tone on Tone says

    December 4, 2013 at 5:27 pm

    That calender is awesome! Great way to remind us all about acts of kindness. I was so sorry to hear about Charlie, Cassie. You know we are big doggie lovers at Tone on Tone. Take care, L
    PS – Love that family portrait (top of your blog). Been meaning to say so 🙂

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  11. Mekenzie @ interiorsbykenz.com says

    December 4, 2013 at 6:11 pm

    Your family is so beautiful. I love that mirror so much!

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  12. Whats Ur Home Story says

    December 4, 2013 at 9:25 pm

    So sorry to hear about Charlie. A separate kid tree is a fun idea. I think I’ll have to get one for mine kiddos soon.

    Vidya @ Whats Ur Home Story
    http://www.whatsurhomestory.com

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  13. Run To Radiance says

    December 4, 2013 at 9:49 pm

    i LOVE your skirt you wore on Thanksgiving! And I need that sofa too!! So cute.

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  14. 17 Perth says

    December 4, 2013 at 11:48 pm

    Absolutely love your Thanksgiving outfit—and live Christmas tree shopping is just the best! Had to have been a blast! Also, I am with you on the sofa–you do *need* it!

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  15. [email protected] says

    December 5, 2013 at 1:42 am

    I love Jake’s face on the way to the tree farm. Too funny!

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  16. Good Time Charlie says

    December 5, 2013 at 3:38 am

    Oh that is a mixed bag of sweetness and sadness. Dog Heaven, that sounds like such a cute book, but I am getting verclempt just thinking about that. I need to go hug my doggie. Love the ugly sweater!

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  17. Good Time Charlie says

    December 5, 2013 at 3:38 am

    Oh that is a mixed bag of sweetness and sadness. Dog Heaven, that sounds like such a cute book, but I am getting verclempt just thinking about that. I need to go hug my doggie. Love the ugly sweater!

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  18. Kelly says

    December 5, 2013 at 3:45 am

    Aww, such a rollercoaster of a week! I love the pic of you in the neutral outfit. You are ROCKIN’ it, sista!

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  19. [email protected] says

    December 5, 2013 at 11:38 pm

    Love all the pictures of you guys, and love how much your family loves dogs too! (we love dogs very much here too) 🙂

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