The Perfect Pumpkin

Drew got to go to the Big Red Barn for his first preschool field trip. I went as a mom helper and was so glad I did because I got some great shots. When we first got there Drew took off, ran into a fence and got a bloody nose. He was traumatized for a minute but recovered quickly and had a blast. He was in his happy place, first being pulled by a tractor, then having so much space to run, he was all smiles. I love that smile it is so so sweet!

Say cheese, Drew always puts his hands up like hes taking a picture too.

Then he found it, the perfect pumpkin. We (meaning Yolanda and I, because Emery and Drew are in the same Preschool) had so much fun at the Red Barn with the little ones that the next day we decided to take the rest of the kids to get pumpkins as well. So a group of us went and found out that they were usually not open that day but we had such a big group that they decided that they'd take us out to the pumpkin patch anyways.

Drew already new the drill so he was playing it cool.

Haylie and Paige found their pumpkins, and don't let this picture fool you it was probably the only time that Paige wasn't throwing a fit (she missed her nap)

Morgan found her perfect pumpkin but went clear to the end of the patch to get it. She got tired carying it back so after taking her picture I helped her out. Its an awesome pumpkin well worth the effort. It was a good time, a very nice day, by the time we were done I was pooped but I would do it all over again, I love Halloween activities!!

Fog

Have you seen the movie The Fog? I have not, thank goodness or this might freak me out a little bit. This is the view out my back window which is a little weird because usually I can see for miles. Morgan wondered what was going on and we told her that we were in the clouds. She went outside and ran for a minute because she wanted to know what it was like to be in the clouds. I thought it was funny. I love fall rainy weather even though I know that snow is soon on its way I will just have to enjoy this while it lasts.

After a while the fog cleared and I got my view back. I dont think my picture really captures the brightness of the sky but it was beautiful!!

This is the few from the front of my house looking at the mountain, I thought the contrast of the fall colors and the white were awesome (my cute husband was the one who said got look out front its beautiful, so thanks Hunny) It really is beautiful, and you want proof that winter is on its way, check out the snow. I love fall rainy weather, I hate snow. Happy Fall!

Maddy and Morgan

Recently we had Madisen over for a long overdue sleepover. The girls had a blast and decided in the morning to take a little hike. When they returned this is what they looked like, filthy! They did it on purpose pretending like they were chased by what they called a "baracoon." Apparently they had barely out run it and made it home to safety. I thought it was hilarious and decided. of course, to take their picture. I love these little girls they are both so sweet and amazing. I know that they will both grow up to be spectacular people. When I see them they remind me of me and my cousin Melanie, not only the sweet, amazing, and spectular part, but the friendship that they share. I hope it will last them forever and I hope they realize how lucky they are to have one of your best friends as a cousion. They have a life time of fun ahead of them and I am so blessed to have a front row seat to watch.

Have you heard of Scentsy?

For my birthday my mother-in-law got me a Scentsy burner and some pumpkin spice wax to melt in it. It is my new favorite thing, it plugs into the wall and a little light bulb will heat the scented wax that you place in the bowl thing on the burner. When you want to change scents you just pour the wax you are using into the container it came in (it hardens for later use) wipe out the dish and put in a different scent. I have been burning it everyday, most of the day, since Sept 22 and the wax level looks the same as the day I put it in, so I am thinking that they last a long time. So, let me tell you..... My Scentsy Burner makes my entire house smell good! I am not against scented candles, actually I love them and will still use them, but my Scentsy Burner is cool. It has no smoke, no lead wicks, no flames, and if you worry about the film candles leaves on you walls it has none of that either. Then with a lucky twist my sisters soccer team did a fund raiser selling Scentsy products and I was able to purchase some more scents I have not received them yet but I am very anxious. So the point of my post is just to say that I am very happy with my Scentsy Burner and if anyone is in the market I recommend them. By the way I do not sell them, I am not a distributor, I am not affiliated with them in anyway I just really like mine so I thought I would share. If you are intrigued they do have a web site which will lead you to local distributors or I think you can just purchase them from the site. Keep your surroundings smelling good, I know I will.

I love October

I love October! I think Halloween is so much fun! I love the decorations, the colors, the spooky stuff, pumpkins, costumes, makeup, trick or treating, nothing makes me smile more than seeing ghosts hanging in peoples trees or mummies lit up on someones porch. I do have a weird obsession with Halloween stuff, but it is under control. I have not had to sell any blood or pawn anything off to support my habit but if you see my house you will know what a freak I really am. The great part is that my kids love it, they were so excited when I started to decorate this year which makes it more fun for me because I know that family is enjoying my stuff as much as I am. Since I am in the zone and so happy that Halloween is coming up soon I decided to post my kids costumes from last year. They are fun and will hopefully get you in the mood for this fun crazy month. For those that do not celebrate Halloween I will not hate you, but recognize that you do need some help! I can be part of your support group and help show you the many reasons why Halloween is so much fun. The first picture is of Paige, she was the cutest witch you've ever seen. I made my kids choose something spooky to be for Halloween last year, this year they can be what they want, its called compromise. You may notice that Paige's picture looks professional compared to the other kids and that's because my sister-in-law Leslie took it. I love that picture so its the one I decided to post.

Move over Edward, Drew has taken first place in the most handsome Vampire contest. Wasn't he adorable?

Beware of the Princess of Darkness! You never know what shes been up to.

A Ghost Maid?, I don't care if shes a ghost or not she hired, I will take all the help I can get!!

So there you are this years costumes to come in a later post for now enjoy these!! and of course HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

look what I can Do...

On September 17th, thanks to Becca, I canned/bottled for the very first time. I am very proud of it, I feel that I have very few homemaking talents and have always admired those who can bake, cook, bottle, garden, keep their house clean, you know, the usual stuff. So when Becca offered to show me how I jumped at the chance and bottled peaches. I have to admit that it was not as hard as I thought it would be but it does take a lot of time. I know that the next time I do it I will need some assistance but maybe one day I will be a super canner like so many lady's I know. I even have some garden and fruit trees plans brewing, scary, but it could happen. I have 1 acre of ground that needs to be landscaped I might as well make it into something useful and delicious. My friend Yolanda is a domestic diva as well so between her and Becca (and maybe my sister and brother-in-law, Joni and Steve) my options of canning and the things that I can learn are endless. So thank you Becca, you rule!
P.S. I know my picture is hot! but I needed to show proof or some of you might not believe that I actually canned.

New look, do you like it?

I broke down and did it. I have been wanting a new look for sometime now and I am excited about it. I hope you like it!