Costume Party

We hosted a Costume Party for our friends Friday night. We all try to have a party every year and this year we decide to host it. This is one of our favorite events of the year.


Group picture. I am missing.



There was such a wide variety of costumes. It is always so fun to see everyone arrive.

A couple decorations. Brady and I made the box below to put the votes in for the costume and Halloween treat contest. He was very proud of it.

This is  the winning Halloween treat below. It was a little too gross for my taste. I heard it tasted fine, but I didn't try it.

There were so many cute and creative treats. These were a few of my favorites, but they were all so fun.

I didn't get a single picture of myself. I am not even in the group picture. I am not sure how that happened. I meant to get a picture of our family dressed up, but it didn't happen either.  I was busy talking hosting, I guess. I also failed to get a picture of the costume winners. The avatar and Where's Waldo were the big winners!

Along with the food and costume contests, we had a fire outside for roasting marshmallows and hanging out. We also played several games until the early morning.

We ate too much, stayed up too late, and laughed until our stomachs hurt. Caleb and I had so much fun! 

 

I have already started thinking of costumes for next year. Ha!

Happy Halloween!!!

Memory Work

Please, ignore the poor quality, the outfit, and the flailing legs.

Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You.

Psalm 119: 11

Pumpkin Patch with Friends

  We were invited to attend another pumpkin patch with our church's preschool program, yesterday. Although Brady doesn't attend the preschool right now, several of his friends do. I thought it would be a great outing for us.

Coincidentally, my friend had scheduled to go in to have her baby that day also. Her son attends the day school and is one of Brady's sweet friends. I offered to take him on his field trip and bring him to the hospital when finished/ready.

It worked out perfectly. The boys had a great time. We left the pumpkin patch and the baby had not arrived yet, so we headed to my house for naps. The boys were exhausted.

Clay loved this milk cow way more than the "real" animals. So funny.

After they woke and had a snack. We headed to the hospital to  meet baby sister. She made us wait a few more hours and gave her Mommy a tough time, but finally arrived at 6:21pm safe and sound.

Picking the pumpkin. Notice the one Brady is looking at below. Way to pick 'em.

I had to leave before I got to meet her face to face, but the big brother got to meet her. He was very excited to welcome his new baby sister. I am so thankful I was able to help and be a part of this sweet families special day.

This picture cracks me up. We really had a great day. It was just a little exhausting. Brady kept asking me where his baby sister was. Try explaining that to a 2 year old.

Fall.

Fall is in full force here at our house.

The trees are changing, the weather is cooler, and our calenders are full. We enjoyed a busy, fall weekend this past weekend. I like busy, especially fun, stress-free busy.

I also like fall. I try to appreciate each season for its uniqueness. I can honestly say I don't have a favorite, but love certain things about each one.

In the fall, I love the decor, the pumpkins, the cookouts, bonfires, roasted marshmallows, sweatshirts, blankets, the leaves changing, the togetherness, the warm days, and cool nights.

Friday afternoon, Caleb and I loaded Brady up and headed to the pumpkin patch. This was my first pumpkin patch experience. Sad. I know. Especially since this is such a unique experience to fall.

 We all three had a blast. Brady LOVED the animals. He was not afraid at all.

We could have stayed a lot longer. There was so much to do.

We were pleasantly surprised that it was not that crowded. Brady got to ride the train twice back to back.

After we left the patch, we headed to a kid devotional with our church. This month it was a weenie roast and hayride. The kids had a blast.

You can't really tell from this picture, but I promise they did.

As soon as Caleb and I got in the car, we both said how much fun the kid devo's are. The kids are hilarious and they play so well together. It gives the parents an opportunity to talk and visit without having to entertain kids. It is also so fun and exciting to see them learning and growing.

Saturday night, we enjoyed a wonderful meal with Caleb's parents and brother and SIL. Everything was so so so good. She had really worked hard. We spent the rest of the night watching football. We are each blessed with wonderful parents. They are all four too good to us and Brady.

We have several more fall fun activities coming soon.

Family, Reptiles, and Camping

Sweet and Silly boys!

Yesterday, we met my mom, sister, and Noah for lunch. Then my sister and I took the boys to a community reptile demonstration thingy. It was through the library story time where my sis lives. Brady absolutely loved it!  His face was priceless when it was over. I wish I had a picture of it.  

The boys waiting for the show.

There were a few others also, but I didn't post those animals. Brady asked me if he could hold them. He is all boy.

Brady and I came home, fixed dinner, and cleaned up before Caleb came home.

 Caleb had decided he wanted to put up the tent in the back yard and camp out with Brady last night.

Caleb did not have to work today so they did. We sat Brady down last night and told him what they were going to do. His sweet face lit up and he leaped off his seat and hugged my neck. Then ran and hugged Caleb's. To say he was excited is an understatement. They made it all night, but I don't think they got much sleep. I made them hot chocolate and popcorn and then left them alone.

I bundled Brady up. I did not want him to get cold.

Here they are today. Ha! 

                                                                                                                                         Days like this make me want a whole house full of boys. They are so fun!!!

A little sweet, a little salty

Last night, Brady and I were washing the dishes together at the sink. He is my big helper and a very good one at that. Right in the middle of rinsing the pots, he leaned over, gave me a BIG hug, and said, "Mommy, you're my best friend!"

I am not sure what my reply was, I was so taken aback. It was just one of the sweetest moments!

After the dishes were done, we walked into the living room. I was carrying some laundry to fold and Brady was ahead of me. Still floating from the best friend comment, I went into living room unarmed. (If you have boys over two in your house, you understand.) Brady proceeded to launch 2 couch pillows at my face as I turned into the living room. He succeeded, laughed hysterically,  retrieved the pillows and fired again and again until I finally said, "ok, thats enough".

Nice.

Caleb said that is what best friends do. Ha ha!

In that case, I am not sure I want to be his best friend anymore.

In order to see the sweet, you have to bear the salt I guess. I literally never know what is going to happen next in my house. As is life.

Story Time Tuesday

I realize it is Thursday, but Tuesday we attended our first Story Time at the local library. The first one was last week, but I was out of town so we missed it.

When we left, Brady told me he "wiked that wady". (liked that lady) I told him that is good, because we will be coming here every Tuesday until Christmas. We spent some time reading books and playing with the toys after story time.

Then, we headed out to look for Brady a Halloween costume and grab some lunch, since we were out. He has consistently wanted to be Buzz Lightyear, but I wasn't crazy about the cheap Buzz costume and the one from Disney was $45. I did NOT want to pay that much for a Halloween costume. I thought we would get out and he could pick one in person.

(I forgot it was Fall Break. Chicken Fil-A, as Brady calls it, was packed!)

He decided on Spiderman and it was only $17, so we got it. I really wanted him to get the super cute monkey or the adorable airplane, but I was overruled. Spiderman was cheaper anyway. I think my days of having an opinion are numbered. How can that be?

He LOVES his costume and even wore it to nap time when we got home, so I guess it is worth it not being my pick. Now I just hope that $17 costume lasts until Halloween. ; )

More Catch Up

I mentioned before, as soon as we arrived home from our cruise, we had a birthday party to attend. Brady's friend, Clay, turned 3. It is so hard to believe our boys are this big!

The party was so cute! I think the kids all had a great time! As soon as we left, Brady said, "now it is my Birthday!" I had to remind him he still has a few months until his birthday. The whole birthday thing is hard for little ones to understand.


Friday and Saturday night was Caleb's 10 year High School Reunion. Friday night was a tailgating thing for the whole family. Saturday night was more the actual reunion.

I personally enjoyed the tailgating thing more out of the two.  I think I am just at a stage of life where I like to be with my family and I can hide behind Brady when I feel uncomfortable. Just Kidding. Sort of.

 I did not go to high school with Caleb, so I only knew about 2 people. Caleb seemed to have a good time at both. Three or four people came up to me and said I looked so familiar and they are sorry they can't remember my name. Ha ha! They looked so relieved when I told them I was Caleb's wife and I didn't go to high school with them. So funny!


Brady looking big.



Brady took this. He is really into taking pictures right now.



  



traffic jam.




My boys!

Saturday night, Brady stayed with Caleb's parents. My mom bought him cowboy boots while we were gone. Brady HAD to wear them and his cowboy hat to Papa and Gigi's. He was saying Yee Ha in this picture. Ignore the messy table.

We also attended a baby shower this weekend for a friend, but I didn't take any pictures.

Things are starting to settle down for a few days. Brady does so well with our crazy, busy life. I think he likes it, he doesn't really know anything else, I guess. He starts to get stir crazy if we are home with out getting out for a few days in a row. Ha! I am looking forward to staying at home without getting out for a few days.