Mimi and Papa Tom Visit

This was a few weeks back but we dont want to forget the frequent trips that Mimi and Papa Tom make to see the kiddo's. He hasn't been around long but boy do they love their Papa Tom. And of course we never turn down a pancake breakfast at IHOP! Thanks for visiting Mimi and Papa Tom--you are always welcome here.

The Sista's Visit New York City

Five days in NY City with Lara while Chris watched the girls was exactly what I needed. Chris did sucha good job with the girls. Thanks hun for letting me go!
Two broadway shows,good eats, tons of window shopping, mini marathon walking everyday, Central Park hot nuts eatin, Nutella/banana filled crepes, fancy french cologne, 86 stories high up the empire state building, cubicle size hotel room, lots of sista laughing, NY Pizza feasting was the perfect way to end my November month.
Happy Thanksgiving to you all. I heart NEW YORK CITY! THnak you Larce for Atelier Cologne, the broadway shows. Love traveling with you. LOVE YOU,Sister!

This free digital slideshow customized with Smilebox

Bam Bam and Pebbles X 2

Trick or Treat! Although they werent really good about saying those three magic words they did get good practice about saying, "Thank you"
We trick or treated thru Fairview Subdv- just a few miles up the road.
Not bad for homemade costumes if I might say so myself. We went with three other couples.
Erica and Tim...and Savannah the Ballarina
Will as (Dr. Horrible) and Holly....and Isaac the Pirate and Cora as Dorothy
Beth and Eric... .and Race as Bam Bam

Of course they've eaten WAY too much candy in the past 24 hours. Mimi they need a good teeth cleaning!
They slept with their candy buckets last night and when I went to bed I took them and set them inside our door in our bedroom. Sadie (shoulda known) woke up at 3 AM!!!!and noticed her candy bucket gone and started crying out for her "purse" I quickly jumped up and put her Purse(candy bucket) back by her pillow and she went right back to sleep.

Our trip to Texas to see about a little man Parks

We made the long 13 hour trip to Texas. Drove all night. The girls did great. The vehicle does make all the difference. We were exhausted from driving but was glad to have the whole next day to hang out with family.Visited the Texas State fair, did a little shopping, Snuggled with Parks, Floated in a Salt Water bath (interesting), the guys rode ATV's and dirt bikes one day, WE ATE, we loved on Parks, we enjoyed the great Texas weather. Had such a good trip Jonathan and Angela. Thanks for a great family summer trip.

Slideshow design generated with Smilebox

Early Birthday from JUJU!

BEFORE AND AFTER


In all fairness, Juju wanted to get them the mack daddy of all playhouses but being the thrifty person I try to be I found this playhouse/fort for the girls right across the street. Our neighbor is selling his house and was wanting to get rid of a few things so after much diliberating(me getting my way) Chris finally decided that the girls did need something to play on. The neighbor paid $1400 for it brand new 4 years ago. It was built by the Amish so we know its good quality! It was covered in green algae, totally weathered out and sun beaten. Lucky for us the neighbor who we bought it from owns a crane business. He picked that playhouse up and drove it in the air over to our next door neighbors driveway, shimmied it between our house and our neighbors(good thing they were gone that day) and streched his crane out as far as he could go and lowered it right by our back patio steps. Chris and a few hefty friends moved it 30 more feet down the hill to its final desination. I, on the other hand, spent 2.5 hours pressure washing and 7 hours staining... it sure looks brand new to me. Juju I know what you were willing to spend BUT this sure did save you a lot of money!
Thank you so much mom! They love it and have played on it for hours already. I have a shelf and kitchen set complete with plastic food, plates and cups in it that came with it. It even has a little mop so they can pretend and practice cleaning. Now all they need are a couple chairs and a some flower boxes----;)
Thanks,mom - I remind them everyday that Juju got them their playhouse!