There's a new kid in town!

 There's a new girl in town and her name is NATASHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She comes from the land down UNDER!!! hee! hee! :) Yes! Miss Natasha had FINALLY arrived in the States and is visiting little ole me! After months and months of planning this trip it's SO surreal to finally see her in person. We of course had happy tears when we met at the airport. Just a flood of happy emotions. Natasha is sooo ADORABLE & CUTE in person and just full of fun, spunk, and energy! Look how adorable she is modeling the hat I purchased from Miss Heather.

   

She surprised my family with gifts, and hubby was the lucky recepient of an Aussie hat that has strings of corks handing down to help keeps flies away! "WOW  hunny you look real HOT in that hat!". ;)

   

Grant and Vivi both received sweet gifts from Miss Natasha. Grant is trying out his new Koala hand puppet.

 

We are lucky that Natasha had the opportunity to celebrate Halloween with us! She dressed up as a Pirate Wench and I went as a good witch.

 

Natasha and Grant spent quality time together carving a pumpkin. 

  

  

Natasha proud and showing off her pumpkin carving.

We took some cute pics of the kiddies standing outside in front of the pumpkins.

The kids were excited to dress up and Miss Vivi dressed up as "Double Trouble" and Grant went as "Skelebones". 

 

 

Time for trick or treating!!!!

 

 

Natasha, neighbor and friend Terrell, and ME!

   Hope you and your families all had a WONDERFUL Halloween! Now I must FORCE myself NOT to eat my childrens candy! LOL!!!

Today (Saturday) Natasha and I made a special day trip visit to Savannah. There is no way Natasha can come to GA and NOT visit Savannah!

We made a special lunch/shopping date with a very sweet dear blogging friend Penny of Lavender Hill Studio  . Natasha and Penny have been blogging friends for about 2 years now and a few months ago I purchased the MOST GORGEOUS mosaic tile buffet from Penny. She is such a SWEETHEART!!! Natasha and I had a lovely day chatting and spending quality time with Penny and her friend Kathy.

We made visits to TWO of my favorite shops in Savannah. Vintage General being #1! The store owner Liz is FABULOUS! She was so welcoming and super friendly to us all! Liz shop hands down is like no other. I can browse and shop for hours!!!! We totally LUCKED OUT and got to see her new Christmas display! GASP! Cody Foster homes!!! EEK! I totally collect and display them in my dining room during the holidays.

 

 

 

I could not resist purchasing a new house to add to my collection. Liz also has the BEST Jennifer Murphy Holiday collection. Natasha and I both were wanting one of each!!! Liz was kind enough to let us have a group photo taken with her. If you are EVER in Savannah you MUST MUST MUST stop by Vintage General. Tell Liz that Jenn sent ya!!! ;) 

 

Ok sweet friends, tomorrow Natasha and I are OFF to the BIG APPLE for a few days!!! Hope you all have a lovely week and I will chat with you REAL SOON! :)

Hugs & Kisses!!! XOXO,  

Comments

[Fleur de Bee]

OH MY GOODNESS! What a treat with all the Adorable photos. Natasha is sooo beautiful and you look Fab as always Jenn! The kids are so cute. Vivian's costume is a scream!!

Have a blast!! Both of you!

xoxo Molly

[Monicaa]

Oh it looks like you guys are having a ton of fun!
Love all the cute Halloween photos , you guys look beautiful!
have fun in NY! Can't wait to see the photos :)

[vivian]

both of you are adorable! great that youre having so much fun.. Jenn I have no doubt that you are the perfect hostess! Im glad Natasha is enjoying herself so much! have fun in NYC! are you going to any shows? you should take her to see a musical or to radio city music hall to see the rockettes!
wish I was going!
have fun! OH! and your kids look great in their costumes!
hugs
vivian

[Lori]

Jenn, you are really showing Natasha a great time!!! i LOVE the shops you took her to, what delightful eye candy:) what cute pictures of everyone dressed up for halloween...you and Natasha look just gorgeous!!! that little Vivi just cracks me UP...she has the cutest little face and i just want to squeeze that leg chub!!! eeeeek!!! i love the pic of Mr Grant helping his new friend carve the pumpkin...adorable!!! LOVE his shirt too...LOL

[Holly]

How great to see two of you Sweet Six girls have fun together! Enjoy!

~ Hearts ~

[allie]

What a treat to have Natasha come for a visit. It looks like ya'll are having a FANTASTIC time!! And, OH AM I JEALOUS....a trip to Savannah. That is probably one of my most favorite cities in the U.S. I only got to spend an afternoon there two summers ago as we were heading back to Dallas from Williamsburg. I'm a HUGE fan of the movie "Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil" and made my family stop in Savannah for lunch (She-crab bisque yum!) and a tour of the highlights of the city, to include the cemetary. Next year, when the Cupcake Princess goes to college and I'm suffering from "empty nest syndrome", my husband and I are going to take a trip back to Savannah and really experience it's beauty. Hope you are having a blast in the Big Apple....can't wait to see more pictures!

[m i c h e l l e]

Your pictures are incredible!!!! What an amazing adventure you girls are having and now going of to NYC? Wow!!! I'm SO looking forward to seeing you both at SB!!! Yeee-haw!!!

[Amy of Bunny Rose Cottage]

OMG!!!!! What a FUN post!! You and Natasha look so CUTE for Halloween! Oh Jenn, thank you for showing all these pix for us gals that couldnt be there! I LOVE your spider brooch :) And the shops and your babies, everything! It is so funny because my youngets Gibson was the same thing for Halloween as Grant only with green bones! Great minds think alike :) I love your new purchase too! What a gorgeous house! Carving pumpkins looked so cute! Love all these pics! Have fun in the Big Apple and please be safe :) I cant wait to see more pics!

Love to you both,
Amy

[celia]

Oh, this is pure envy here! lol...
You two look so fine together and the Halloween pics are great! You were both so pretty!
Have fun in the Big Apple and keep posting the pics please!!!! lol...

[Heather ~ Pretty Petals]

You girls are both the most gorgeous things! I can't wait to meet you both so much. Natasha looks adorable in her millinery confection! The kiddies look so sweet in their costumes... I bet you are having so much fun chatting and living it up in New York right now!! xoxo Heather

[ArtsyMama]

Hi girls!!! Waving here from Minnesota:) So glad Natasha made it safe and sound. You look like you're having a grand time! Wish I could meet up with you in Omaha, but hubby and I are headed to NYC for our 10 year wedding anniversary. Have a fabulous time and tell everyone hello!!!
Kari
aka ArtsyMama

[jessi nagy]

hey there sissy!
you all look so cute for halloween!!
Nat fits right in!!!
the pics from vintage are amazing. i love that store!!!
by now you and Natasha are headed to the big apple!!!
now you girls leave some things in the store for all the other visiters. teehee.
have fun
see you 2 soon
oxoxo,
jessi

[NATALEA]

oh how fun!! have a great time leading up to SB girls!! see you there! xox natalea

[Penny @ Lavender Hill Studio]

Hi Jenn! I had the best time catching up with you again and meeting Natasha in PERSON finally! You picked the best shops in Savannah to visit. I am doing my post tomorrow...so when you get home you will have to come visit and check it out! If you are still with Natasha when you read this give her a hug from me!
Hugs,
Penny

[lori]

And the party has begun!! No better hostess for our sweet Natasha then you! The kids were as adorable as expected! Vivi's little chubby legs and red shoes are so precious! Have a wonderful time in the Big Apple, so many of us are envious of you but wish you both well! Love ya, Lori

[Kathy]

What a great post. Your children are soooo cute! It looks like you are having a great time, so much fun!!!
Kathy

[Heidi]

I love that you are playing "A Land Down Under" whilst we read your darling post about Natasha's visit! Can't wait to see you gals at SB! Tear it up in the big apple!
:)Heidi

[dollybelle]

Wow! Great Pix Jenn! Natasha is so sweet and pretty! It looks like you guys are having such a great time! Your kids look so cute too! I hope you got the package I sent. I was worried she wouldn't get it in time! Have fun with the rest of your trip!
love love love
Christine

[Karla]

Looks like you two are having a blast! Can't think of a better person to spend your first Halloween with.
Karla

[karla nathan]

You guys look like you are having such fun! I can't wait for my turn to be her host! I am looking forward to Natasha and Heather's arrival.

[Barbara Jacksier]

Hi Looks like you're having too much fun. Can't wait to join the party in my hometown, NYC. See ya Tuesday!

[Heidi Woodruff]

LOL The t-shirt Grant is wearing is so funny: Sister for sale... HA!

I feel like I'm following Waldo around the USA... Where's Waldo? translating into Where's Natasha? She's sure having fun, and you showed her great time! I loved all the photos!

*Heidi*

[Jorgelina]

Hi!!!
Your pictures are incredible!!!!
Very cute!!!
A wonderful encounter.
Always visitos blog of Penny, Natasha and yours. They are very creative artists.
I leave an enormous greeting them from Argentina.

[Laura Ingalls Gunn]

I lived in GA for awhile and would often head to Savannah. Your great fun makes me miss it so!

[Cheryl Dack]

Sooooooooo fun! I love all the wonderful photos of you two! And your cuties, too! Can't WAIT to hug you both in just a week and a half. I have butterflies in my tummy just thinking about meeting everyone in person! EEEEEEK! Can't WAIT! Huggies!