It Doesn't Get More Random Than This!

Just a random catch up!

A couple Mondays ago we went to a family friends reception. Craig had to work, and so did my brother, so I went with my sister-in-law. We felt a little awkward at first, and we were about to leave, when the groom informed us that there was a free daycare downstairs. No wonder we felt so weird with our kids running around everyone else had taken their kids to the daycare. We dropped the kids off and enjoyed an hour of kid free time. And Craig even showed up at this time, so I got to enjoy a dance with my husband.

Seriously isn't that daycare a great idea?! I told my sister-in-law we should come up every weekend and see if there's a wedding. If there is than we can crash it for the free daycare.

Here's a very blurry picture of my nephew dancing with a little girl. The batteries were dying so I couldn't use the flash.



This reception also had a photo booth. How fun is that? I wish I had thought of something like that for my wedding. We had fun taking pictures and they gave you a copy to keep and a copy to tape in the guest book. Such a cute idea!



On a different subject, we found these cute school girl dresses at a yard sale. They kind of resemble the Montgomery Tartan. We bought them because we thought it was a fun coincidence. We have a few and, obviously, no girls to wear them, so if anyone out there would like one let us know. There are different sizes too.




One last thing, here is my new calender for organizing all our household projects. It took some effort to get the idea into actual, usable form so I'm giving myself a little pat on the back. So far it has worked great.

On a Sunday Afternoon

We had a big loaf of moldy bread and, instead of throwing it out, we made a fun Sunday activity out of it. We went down to the Flowserve Ponds an fed the ducks.

I think this was Baby M's first time,




so we had to get a cute video. He started to throw the bread in all by himself.



The twins were way excited. They have come to understand more what ducks are, so they thought it was awesome to see them up close.




It was just fun for Craig and I to watch all our boys have such a good time.

If you ask me this duck looks like the mother of teenage ducks.

The Last is a First For Pumpkin Parties

Every year my Grandparents hold a Pumpkin Party near the end of September. This year was the same with one exception: there was no Grandpa Guthrie at Grandpa's Pumpkin Party. Which, sadly, means they are coming to an end. Our last Pumpkin Party, but our first without Grandpa.



The evening wasn't as hard to get through as a thought it would be. The Pumpkin Party is a very popular and loved tradition, and I thought being there without Grandpa would be a little sad. The only sad part was that Grandpa wasn't there to watch us pick his pumpkins. I guess he probably was there in many ways.

We enjoyed a yummy dinner.



And fun games.



That has to be the funnest line ever! Even if I didn't know what they were waiting for I think I'd get in line.






We had fun seeing everyone's costumes.









And we had fun showing off ours.




This year the twins went as Clark Kent and Superman-- thanks for the idea Maridee!




And Baby M sported an adorable Micky mouse costume.






It would be even cuter if he would leave is cap on.

Craig and I went as Michael and Fiona from TV's Burn Notice.





We need to get some good toy guns to really sell the costumes!

Little H wanted to sport his glasses like Daddy. I tried to put them in his pocket, but he would get mad and hang them back on his shirt collar.



Sorry little guy, but Grandma doesn't like mice, especially when they are in her house.



Time to pick some pumpkins!








Now its time for some wheelbarrow rides with Uncle Dixon.



Thanks for the fun party Grandma!

No Matter What the Post, It's Always About the Boys!

These two boys have some fun stories to share.

First off is Baby M's first haircut. A few days after his birthday I pulled out the scissors and chopped of his long, fine hair.



We promised my mom that we wouldn't cut it until after he turned 1. It's actually been bugging me for a while. Not because it was long hair, I like to leave it longer, but because it grew in in such a weird fashion.



It was long in back and on top, and then the sides were short and wispy. I thought it looked funny the way it hung over his ears, but my mom insisted it was cute. She told me to leave it so he could just stay a baby for a while. Luckily, she handled his first haircut rather well. I, of course, saved me a lock from one of the sections that finally got some curl in it.

Here he is, sporting his new do!



Next, our friend Big H is back with some more eye issues. This time caused by a bite.

It was a couple of weeks ago. He had hit his eye on a corner, earlier that day, so I thought nothing of it. But then, while at the store, Craig and I noticed the swelling was starting to increase.

"We'd better give him Benedryl when we get home," I said.

Craig agreed.

Later that night, we arrived home and the boys went to bed. I asked Craig if he had given Big H some Benedryl. He hadn't because he thought it looked like the swelling had gone down. I agreed.

Yet, still, I was not surprised to wake up, the next morning, and find him like this:




This is not so much about the boys, but about my cousins little girl. We went to her birthday party back in August and I forgot to post about it.



We had so much fun at the party, and we got so much fun stuff. My cousin throws a great party! I wanted to hire her to throw Baby M's party for me.

The boys tolerated their puppy dog ears. They loved their candy and treats. And they really loved the little stuffed dogs that my cousin made out of socks. The loved them so much I need to sew some ears and feet back on.

The party was great! But, truly, the best part was that I got to go shopping for girls clothes!