Monday, November 30, 2009
Pottery Barn Playtime
Saturday, November 21, 2009
A (Scary) Christmas Carol

Friday, November 20, 2009
Proud Mommy
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Fun Fall Pics
The other day, I decided it was time to get the kids in the backyard and take some fall pictures. Too bad I didn't make myself do this when the tree in our yard was full of the most brilliant, beautiful yellow leaves you've ever seen. I saw these leaves the other day and said to myself, "Get some pictures fast before they all fall off!" Clearly I didn't listen because now they are all on the ground...DEAD and brown...so sad. It's okay...it's still fallish, right?? If any of you know my affinity for picture taking, this probably won't be the last of the leaf pictures, but it's all you get for now. I thought they were kinda cute. ;)


In other news, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! I've been walking in the neighborhood and Christmas lights are popping up all over the place (yes, some even already have their lights ON!) Looks like I'm not the only one who likes to get a jump on the Christmas season...I don't even have my tree up yet...guess I'm behind. Either that, or I can't handle those babies pulling my tree down on their heads on the half hour. It may be a long season. Rest assured though...I will still have my tree up by Thanksgiving. I can't bear working that hard on something that only stays up a couple weeks. I'm just going to have to find a way to keep the babies out of the tree. Any suggestions?? No, I'm not going to put a baby gate around it...try again! One more FYI...I just discovered tonight that Delilah has already started playing Christmas music. Fun!


Tuesday, November 17, 2009
UGH! Will I Ever Be Done Blogging About Halloween?!?
Halloween Day, Brian and I took the kids to the Red Ribbon Parade. Can you believe that I've lived in Moore most of my life and have never attended a parade?? Funny. Brian took the kids last year but I didn't go for some reason. Well, I went this year...first time ever. It was actually kinda fun and the weather was GREAT! We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day. We all started out with our coats, but by the time the first float made it our way, they were off. The kids loved the parade, but were probably ready to go after the first hour. I didn't even understand that this parade went more than an hour. I kept telling them that I was sure it was about over and Brian informed me that we were barely half way through. REALLY?!? Crazy. I had no idea. We talked the kids into staying until we saw their school and our church and then they were definitely ready to go (and Mommy got her fair share of tootsie rolls...YAY!) Here are some of my favorite pics of the parade. I personally thought it was lots of fun and will not be so BLAH about going next year. 







Halloween evening we went to the fall carnival at the church. We made sure to get there early because the kids wanted to go trick-or-treating. There is no candy at this carnival...at least that's not the prizes for winning the games. They give away tickets and the kids can "buy" toys with the money they "earn". It's fun and they always come out with a pretty good toy. This year, Ava bought a fur real friend and Chance got a voice changer...lots of fun for them (not sure how Mommy feels about the voice changer...it's annoying. Chance likes it though, and I suppose that's all that matters.) They also got to see some friends and they like that part, too.



After the carnival, we took the kids trick-or-treating. We had promised Chance that he could trick-or-treat with one of his friends in the neighborhood for a bit, so we did that first. Then Brian took them to his favorite neighborhood. They have really good candy and some friends of ours do a haunted cave that the kids like to go through. I guess I use the term "like" somewhat loosely because they have a love/hate relationship with the cave. The "monsters" always try to stay in the corners when the kids go through so they won't be scared, but Chance is always a little hesitant to go through. We give him the option to sit out, but he chooses to go. My favorite part of the cave is the room with a black light and bubbles. The bubbles look so cool in there...I could stay there the whole time and watch them. :) My favorite part of the evening was the weather! It was the perfect night to be outdoors. Ava had a sleeveless dress and she didn't even need a coat...it was perfect!



Halloween evening we went to the fall carnival at the church. We made sure to get there early because the kids wanted to go trick-or-treating. There is no candy at this carnival...at least that's not the prizes for winning the games. They give away tickets and the kids can "buy" toys with the money they "earn". It's fun and they always come out with a pretty good toy. This year, Ava bought a fur real friend and Chance got a voice changer...lots of fun for them (not sure how Mommy feels about the voice changer...it's annoying. Chance likes it though, and I suppose that's all that matters.) They also got to see some friends and they like that part, too.
After the carnival, we took the kids trick-or-treating. We had promised Chance that he could trick-or-treat with one of his friends in the neighborhood for a bit, so we did that first. Then Brian took them to his favorite neighborhood. They have really good candy and some friends of ours do a haunted cave that the kids like to go through. I guess I use the term "like" somewhat loosely because they have a love/hate relationship with the cave. The "monsters" always try to stay in the corners when the kids go through so they won't be scared, but Chance is always a little hesitant to go through. We give him the option to sit out, but he chooses to go. My favorite part of the cave is the room with a black light and bubbles. The bubbles look so cool in there...I could stay there the whole time and watch them. :) My favorite part of the evening was the weather! It was the perfect night to be outdoors. Ava had a sleeveless dress and she didn't even need a coat...it was perfect!

Monday, November 16, 2009
Weekend of Fun
Okay, enough about my weekend...I'm just warning you guys...the time has come. All the weekend Christmas shopping has definitely put me in the Christmas mood...not to mention the cold weather today. Christmas music is coming to my blog today. If you think about it, it's really not that early...Thanksgiving is NEXT Thursday!! So enjoy!!! If you are one of those ba humbug people (just kidding) that thinks it's too early, just turn the sound down and don't listen. Something for everyone...I'm a people pleaser! These are some of my favorites...hope you love them as much as I do.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Northmoor Fall Carnival
They loved the games in the gym...Chance was awesome at bowling...he got a strike. Go Chance! He did not get that talent from his Mommy and Daddy. ;)
I really liked this one...it looks like they really like each other... Please note Little Bo Peep and her "lost" sheep in the background. It was my favorite costume of the evening. So cute!
#1~ There was no jail...all my carnivals always had a jail and someone had to bail you out...
#2~ No old beat up car that you could pay to swing at with a sledge hammer...that's safe, right?? haha
....and the thing I miss most of all...
#3~ CONFETTI EGGS!!
(What are confetti eggs, you ask?? When I was little, my mom was PTA president and she was in charge of the carnival which meant the entire year before, she would collect egg shells. They would take the bigger half and fill it with confetti and wrap the top with tissue paper. You could then buy these eggs to smash on people's heads...it was great fun, but a complete mess!) I'm not in anyway implying that this should be a tradition that continues, it was just a fun little trip down memory lane...at least for me!


Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Brian MAY Have Gotten Me a Snuggie...
#1~ You will not see me in a picture wearing the Snuggie...That's why Ava is my model.
#2~ I promise not to dance around in the kitchen while wearing my Snuggie.
#3~ I most definitely will never take it with me to a movie...no matter how cold I am.
#4~ ...or wear it to any kind of sporting event while participating in the "wave".
I will, in fact, only wear it at my house when we are cuddled up in the living room watching movies. Crazy thing is that my kids like them, too, and are now asking for them for Christmas. Don't judge til you try them for yourself! For those of you who can't get passed the blanket arms...Ava still likes to use it solely for blanket purposes. In case you were wondering, my Snuggie seemed to be missing the book light..they may be trying to trick you with that one!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Help Me!
I am trying extremely hard not to break out my Christmas music. You guys have no idea how hard this is for me. I don't want everyone to think I am an obnoxious Christmas junkie (but I am). Here am I showing GREAT restraint and trying really hard to wait at least
one...
more....
week...
But I make NO promises!
Red Ribbon Week

Monday, November 9, 2009
Orr Family Farm
My kids (all three of them...Brian included) jumped on these things for a LONG time. I spent most of my time by the fire. :) It was a really nice evening and we were appreciative that Mid-America gave us such a fun night with the family. After we jumped, ate hot dogs, and jum

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