Boo-tastic!

We made our plans for Halloween costumes early in the month. Unfortunately I didn't execute as quickly. Let's just say I've learned my lesson and will start earlier from here on out and be more organized...

Ruth had her preschool party this morning at Bella's. Sunday night I decided I'd better get her costume together. A few weeks ago Ruth and I picked out trim, fringe, and bling to make her Indian vest. $12 worth of accessories. Sunday night I could. not. find. it. I searched for 2 hours. Offered many prayers {the whole family was praying at that point.} Still couldn't find it. Monday morning we drove the kids to school and raced home to put her costume together. I brainstormed what I could use with stuff I already had. And by some miracle I got it done in the nick of time.

As you can see it turned out great! She loved it. Every time she put in on she would immediately start dancing. Awww she is a funny kid. :)






Candy Corn Lucy's FIRST Halloween
{not the best pic ever. she was not happy with me at the moment. obviously.}


Austin as a LEGO


Emma Lynn as Ariel


Spencer as Russell and Kurt as Mr. Frederickson from UP

We went to the Trunk er Treat. It was crazy windy and Lucy was struggling so I spent the time in the church. We went to visit grandparents after that.



We tried to have a healthy dinner after we got home of Vampire Blood, Werewolf Teeth, Mummy Fingers, Witches Legs and Monster Brains but everyone told me their stomachs hurt. So we scrubbed their teeth and sent them to bed.



Lucy was adorable in the little beanie I made her.



Ok I pretty much think she is adorable ALL the time. She is our sweetest treat.

PS I sold all our Halloween candy to a dentist {who is sending it to troop overseas.} We used the money to buy "CARS 2." Love this. New tradition.

Childhood

It brings a calming sense to know that some of the innocent of childhood is undisturbed through the passage of time. My kids are playing games that ARE the essence of my elementary school childhood. And I love it. In some silly way it connects us, I can relate and even play with.

Emma looked at me, "How do you know that mom?"

Hard to believe but I played these games too when I was a kid.

* Jinx. 12345678910!
* Bubble Gum {bubble gum in dish...}
* Slug Bug {no tag backs!}
* Miss Mary Mack

Fall Goodness Continues

Spencer and Emma Lynn had a field trip to the Pumpkin Patch yesterday. The family was suppose to be out of town with Kurt on a business trip to Roseburg, Oregon but the conference got canceled. Much to our children's happiness! Now they could attend the field trip and Harvest Party. Can't miss school. Ever.

It was a brisk October morning. But we were prepared and had a great time.


Ruth was grumpy but we are not going to dwell on that fact.


Spencer took about forever to pick the perfect pumpkin.




Emma barely knew I was there. {hard to believe there were ever separation issues.}




The entire Kinder/1st classes

I love being involved in the kids' classes. I love the sights and smells of fall. I love getting to know new people. And I love my kids {even the grumpy ones!} Thanks for a great field trip Emma & Spencer. Glad we could be in town. ;)

Fall Fun

I love fall.

We have one tree out front near the road that provides the traditional fall fun with leaves. After a Creation Walk a pile was made. You can figure out the rest.

Now you can eat human food

This is what Emma excitedly told Lucy upon the first tasting of RICE CEREAL tonight.
:)

It was very much a family affair.
:)

She ate and provided smiles. The audience was estatic.
:)






She liked dad's mashed potatoes even better!!!
:D

Reclaiming Myself

I've struggled with the post pardum weight.

I realize that Lucy is 4 months old and that I've never lost all the baby weight at this point.

But.

I am tired of how it makes me feel.

I don't want to wait until we are on a good sleep schedule before I start exercising regularly and loose weight.

So today I started the TAKE SHAPE FOR LIFE program using MEDIFAST. I'm nervous and excited at the same time. I've never really been on a diet before. This should be an interesting journey.

To mark the progress here are the embarrassing before pictures. But I guess you've all seen it cause I've been walking around like this for months.

My Husband ROCKS!

This pictures speaks a THOUSAND words.

{Clue: no hole in the wall and a FULL, completed set of banisters.}

My husband is in high demand. I get it. But am I SOOOO grateful to have these projects done. I won't mention a timeline. Nothing but gratitude.

Looks amazing. I know you will agree that my husband ROCKS!