The Purple Balloon

Last Thursday, while babysitting one of my favorite children, I received a purple balloon from the manager of the best toy store around.

I hadn't had my own balloon in probably ten years, and it's amazing how much I love it. Just looking at it floating around my house made me happy, so of course I had to bring it outside for a photo shoot in the gorgeous September light.

Doesn't it just look so cheery there, floating in the tree?