Halloween Party 2014

Well another Halloween party in the books and after all was said and done...it was definitely worth all of the exhaustion.  We had a packed house full of kids and adults, lots of food and tons of drinks.  It was loud and hectic and I loved it. 

And in true fashion I only took a few pictures because that's what happens when you're the host.

 Some of the delicious food we served, but not everything because my giant table still isn't big enough..lol.

The prize and game table!!

Tom and I!!

Our good friends Rob and JoJo!!

Our new friends and neighbors...Robyn and Tom!

More new friends and neighbors...Michelle and Jeff!!

This panda costume made me laugh all night...and Tatum was scared to death of that panda head, but Rob had to take it off for most of the night!

It was such a fun night...and although I'm glad it's over I was already thinking about next year!

I know you are wondering where my kids are and although I took very few pics at the party I did take a few of the kids, BUT...

You will have to wait until Saturday morning to see pics of them!! 

Halfway Over

I'm not quite sure where the month of October has gone, but according to my calendar it is half over!  I have a party to finish planning and two costumes to finish making...oh and I need to settle on what my hubby and I will be dressing up as also.  So much to do and all I really want to do is take a nap. 

My parents left this morning and it is never a long enough visit (for me)...I'm 99.9% positive they were looking forward to some peace and quiet.  No such thing as peace and quiet in my house unless it's in the middle of the night and even that isn't a guarantee.  Don't believe me??  Ask my parents and they'll confirm!  Thomas had his last official football game this weekend and his party.  My mom and I missed his party to attend a Ladies Only party of our own. 

Aren't we cute?!  Only missing my sis!!

The party was really fun, but confirmed I needed to amp up my own Halloween party!  So much to do!!! 

It was another great visit and as usual I can't wait for them to come back!! 

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From top left:

1.  Isn't she sweet?  Don't be fooled...that sweetness only comes when she sleeps these days!!

2.  First time making jam...7 jars from the fresh raspberries in my backyard!

3.  Bought this afghan blanket for Tatum...I'm doing a little room redo for her and found a lady selling afghans her grandmother made...I love it!!

4.  Got my new iPhone this week...it's so pretty!!

5.  My car needed a bath badly...and then it rained and now it needs ANOTHER bath!

6.  Thomas had a home game this weekend, so the bleachers were full of our signs!

7.  Not much longer and her will not be able to hold BOTH of them at once!

8.  Tatum's hair is getting so long...I should have it cut, but I kind of don't want too.

9.  Nope not snow...that's hail!!  A hail storm so bad my hubby's car looks like a thousand golf balls hit it!

Lil Kicker

It is a rare occasion when either of my girls would rather be with my hubby than me.  They are definitely mommy's girls.  But when these rare occasions occur...I try to really take it in.

Just to be clear...these pics were taken with a zoom lens...she really was far away from me.

This Kid

Too cool for his own good!!

Thinks he knows EVERYTHING (kind of like the other man in the house)!!

Thinks I'm the rudest mom EVER!!

Love him anyway!!!

Sundays

Our Saturdays are consumed with all things Thomas, so naturally our Sundays should be devoted to Taylor.  She's playing soccer again for her third season, she loves it and as a bonus she is on an all girls team.  Their record only reflects amount of goals scored rather than the heart put in.  They have only won one game, but they never stop trying.  I admit that soccer is not my favorite sport, but when you're watching your own kid play...exceptions are made.

These girls love PINK!!!

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From top left:

1.  If you are in the market for a greeting card...check out this section at Target...SERIOUSLY funny cards!!

2.  Frick and Frack!  

3.  Spruced up my dining room table with this yummy smelling potpourri!!  So excited Fall is here!

4.  Went garage saling last weekend and scored some super good deals...brand new baking dish for $4...scrapbooking stuff for $4...cute black lounge boots for $2...AND a new Air Hockey Table for $5!

5. Did a huge grocery shop and my family loves me again!

6.  Aunt Misti and Aunt Shanny were in town for a night...the kids were so excited!!

7.  The fabric I picked out for Tatum's curtains...can't wait to use my new sewing machine!

8.  Playing games on Grandma Jordan's phone!!  

9.  Used my Cameo to make new Halloween Bingo cards for my ETSY shop!

36 Hours

On Friday night I left Denver for a quick 36 hour trip to Seattle.  I went to celebrate my friend Heidi and her soon-to-be-born baby girl Tinley.  I got to see quite a few girls I went to high school with and boy did we laugh.  To say that we all have great memories is an understatement. 

Jaime is now the lone survivor...the only one of us WITHOUT kids.  Her time is coming though...I can feel it!!  For now...she is Auntie Jaime!  Here she is with me a week before Tatum was born and 9 weeks before Heidi is due.  Hilarious right?!

She loves those baby bumps!!

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From top left:

1.  My raspberry bushes are FINALLY producing raspberries!!  If I didn't just like to eat them from the bowl I might actually have enough for jam or something...lol!

2.  The kids' school had a fundraiser last week at the local frozen yogurt shop...good excuse to have frozen yogurt!!

3.  Hubby helping Taylor tackle the monkey bars...unsuccessfully though...she was a little too scared of dropping.

4.   With much needed encouragement from my amazing mom...I made these new curtains ALL BY MYSELF!!!!!  And I love them!!!!!  

5.  I make the kids' lunches EVERY day...they each have their likes and dislikes...Thomas likes carrots...Taylor likes celery...Thomas likes white string cheese...Taylor prefers colby jack!!  So funny!

6.  See #5

7.  Took a little 36 hour trip this weekend...airport reading just happened to showcase my next trip...DALLAS with my sister in November!!

8.  This was my view when we FINALLY landed in Seattle at 12:45am!!!  

9.  Tatum likes to push the wagon on the weekends since pulling it is just too hard for her.

I have lots to catch up on...my trip...Taylor's first soccer game...Thomas' second win of the season, so stay tuned!!

Proud Mommy

My kids make me proud everyday...OK most days, but this weekend getting to see Thomas step onto the football field for the first time was one of those moments.  He would NEVER admit it (mostly because it would mean mom and dad were right), but he had been nervous about this whole TACKLE football thing.  I knew though that it would only take his first tackle to squash that fear and he'd be great.

AND

I was right!!  After his first big tackle he came off the field with his thumbs in the air and a huge smile. 

It's going to be an awesome fall!!

 Thomas and his buddies!!

 Waiting for his first official weigh-in...and apparently doing a quick adjustment!!

 Serious business these weigh-ins!!

National Anthem!!

 Coin toss!!

 I love seeing his name on that jersey...and my favorite number!!

 His first play on defense!!

This picture makes me smile from ear to ear!!  

I put my camera down after this because it was getting in the way of my screaming and clapping!! 

Wolfpack Game 1

Yesterday was Thomas' first official TACKLE football game!!  I am pretty sure he was a little nervous, I think I may have even been a little nervous for him.  No nerves necessary though...he did awesome.  The entire team looked great!  I thought I was going to have to describe it all to you, but I think this video will do a much better job! 

Thomas is #11...and at min 2:29 you will see one of his 3 awesome tackles!!

Enjoy!!


I took quite a few pics myself, so stay tuned!!

1st and 3rd

Wednesday was Thomas and Taylor's first day of school.  Another year and another new school, but absolutely NO NERVES!!  As I pulled up to the school I started to second guess my decision to drop them curbside...was I a horrible mom for acting like it was just another day??  They quickly jumped out of the car and I was waved on by an orange vested lady.  I could only see them in my rear view mirror, but walked off with their heads up and I knew they were going to have a great day!!  

And I was right!!!  Kids are so much more resilient than adults!!  After the mornings drop and run I decided to redeem myself by parking and walking to where they would be released.  They both had huge smiles on their faces and couldn't wait to tell me about their day.  Thomas already had friends and knew everyone's names.  Taylor loved being at school all day, but thought 3 recesses was a little much.  I was so glad that they had a great first day!  Hopefully their year will be filled with lots of fun stories to tell!!

Sisters

Tatum is finally to the age she can play pretty good with Taylor.  They play baby dolls, dress-up and kitchen almost every day.  I love it and can only hope that they have the relationship my sis and I have when they are older.   For our "last day of summer" we decided to go to the water park...and just like at home...they had fun together.  For a short moment I even got to sit back in my lounge chair and watch from a distance.

Can't you just imagine what they are talking about?!  Probably nothing at all, but it's fun for me to imagine!!

How She Rolls

She has a hard time choosing between her scooter and her quad.  Both have limited turning capability, so she does a lot of stopping, picking up and turning.  She's looking forward to the day she can ride off with the rest of the neighborhood gang!