Halloween was a blast. We were outside for 5 hours. I was amazed that we didn't have to go to any doors. Everyone was out on chairs. YES! So many people went all out decorating their houses with strobe lights, smoke, haunted house(that Avery, Thomas and Their friend went into) the house said they would do the mild version. They would ask you how scary you wanted it. Another house had moving legs. The kids thought that was great. We got lot's of candy and then headed back for chili and a bonfire with the neighbors. We also handed out tons of candy while we all chatted and the kids ran around and played. Brynnley was all about busting into the candy. We got the kids to bed around 9ish and while we were reading scriptures as a family, Brynnley was literally bouncing off the walls and talking a mile a minute. I thought she had only had two little bags of licorice nibs but her dad that has her wrapped around his finger must have given her a lot more than that because she was hilarious! In a wrap it was a great 2011 Halloween! The kids don't ask for their candy. I give them one a day when they eat all their dinner and veggies they get to pick one. I of course will eat a few of the good chocolate things and the rest will go to my activity day girls and neighbor teenagers:)
Here is Thomas with Mario. He put one of his shirts on this balloon and told me it was his friend Mario that he dressed in one of his shirts for Halloween. We did leave Mario at home. Mario is still going strong today but I might accidentally pop him soon because I need to wash that shirt.
I made cupcakes for Thomas's party at school and they were a hit. You would have thought the moms and teachers had never had a homemade cupcake. They were fun to make and I put purple cream in the middle for the trick. They were asking how in the world I got the cream in the cupcake. It was pretty funny and it was so fun to see Thomas with his class.
I found this 100 year old desk and refinished it and added a 5. That is the number Thomas wanted. This will be his little study area. Lately the kids have been playing study time and Avery was so excited to have her own study area that I had to find something for Thomas. Just the right fit. Doesn't take up too much space and he can hold his papers and things inside when you lift up the top. He loves it!
This desk for Avery was so fun to put together for her. I refinished this one too and when I surprised her with it she just kept saying,"wow". She has used it a lot already. In fact today I was putting some clothes away and we were talking while she was writing and before I left her room she said, "Mom could you please tell Thomas to come up to my office." Now her cute little sister can't bug her at times when she wants to "study".
As soon as Thomas got home from school today they rushed upstairs to play in Avery's office.
Today was a beautiful 70 degree day and I was feeling happy and grateful for many things today. I thought it was ironic because as I was just having these wonderful thoughts, the day quickly changed. Brynnley exploded(beyond newborn style) in her pants to the point where I had to throw away all bottom coverings. It was not pretty. I hosed her down in the shower(I love that the shower head comes off) cause it took me a good 15 min. to do so. While I was in the cleansing process, I smelled something burning and realized that my dinner was a goner. Have you ever burned broccoli and BBQ chicken? Not a good combo. The candles are just starting to freshen things up. After we got my squealing, happy, and now clean baby all done I soaked the pans and headed outside for some fresh air(the cure for moment like that) and stayed there until our hero came home with dinner. Have I mentioned I love that man!! All was well and it was only a moment! Maybe those earlier positive thoughts kept me from loosing it. I laugh at Avery now as I yelled for her to help me from my bathroom tub so it didn't get all over.(I didn't have time to grab all the sos pads and clorox...just kidding.) She ran as fast as she could to get me a plastic bag and wipes. She walked in and said, "mom that is bad." she then quickly tried to make me feel better by saying, "well I guess it isn't that bad." I looked at her as her face was squished in disgust. She is always the first to be at my side to help and I could tell she really wanted to help me but her face read,"mom you are on you own on this one!"
Well all good days come to an end. I could use a nap.......I love you kiddos!
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