Halloween 2010

We had such a great time trick or treating with Clay and Josh. Their whole neighborhood really gets into it.
Most of the neighbors have big halloween blow ups in their yards and everyone is outside. Channel 5 news was their and interviewed Rita and Alan and the thing that most interested me is that they pass out 800 pieces of candy every year. They only give each child one piece of candy. Wow! That is amazing and that is why we like to visit them on Halloween. The kids have a blast! They have just as much fun passing out candy as receiving candy. Presley loves to hand out candy and Brooke just likes to play with Clay and Josh. Rita and Alan always dress up and Gary and I decided next year we would have to dress up. Thanks to The Mathis family for another fun Halloween.

Happy Halloween!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Tinkerbell Birthday Party

We had a Tinkerbell Birthday Party to attend on Sat. It was Rachel's party and the girls had a great time. Rachel is on their soccer team. Tinkerbell showed up at the party and amazement was on everyones faces. She took them outside and played some games. She then pulled out Blaze the bee and he was a little feisty. Then they pulled out  a parachute and everyone lit up when they saw the parachute. Blaze took a ride on the parachute with a little help from everyone. I think that was the highlight of the day. They were all smiling or laughing. At the end Tinkerbell had prizes for everyone and they were able to pick two. Presley picked candy for both items and Brooke picked a sucker and fake teeth. The fake teeth were a lot of fun for both girls. Brooke shared her teeth with Presley. Brooke is so loving and compassionate. We then headed to the back yard to hit a Tinkerbell pinata. Brooke got her picture with Tinkerbell but Presley wouldn't leave the line for the pinata long enough to get her picture taken, too funny. Cupcakes were served and Brooke asked me to save hers for later which I thought was so weird until I realized she had found the playroom and I couldn't get her to leave the playroom. Present opening is always a challenge with a bunch of four year olds and my two were right there with everyone else. We finally told all the kids to sit on the rug except the birthday girl but that didn't last long. It was a fantastic party and we were so glad we got to experience it all. The girls were pooped out. They took a nap as soon as we got home.

Book Character Day

It's book character day at school and Presley was a Candy Corn Witch and Brooke was a Woman of Marvel (Captain Americas Daughter). I know they really aren't book characters but that is what they wanted to be. The teachers commented on how both of the girls costumes fit their personality and it is so true. They picked their own costumes out. Brooke actually wanted to be Spiderman until she realized she had to wear a mask. She is my little tomboy through and through. I gave Presley one of my hallowween purses and we put little bags of candy corn to hand out to the kids. I had to do that because last minute I realized I forgot to get Presley a broom and she was not very happy but my alternative made her very happy. Of course, I had to find something for Woman of Marvel to hand out and came up with fruit snacks. They both were so thrilled to get to school so they could share their snack with everyone.

All the teachers on the hall dressed up from the book "The Very Hungry Catapillar." What a great and easy idea for all of them. I am so blessed to be able to witness all the fun they have at school.

Pumpkin Patch

Scrapbook Retreat

We had a fabulous time on the retreat. All the costumes were great. We were the Flinstones, I was Fred because they said I was the loudest and of course I couldn't argue with that one. I think My Yabba Dabba Do was pretty good and loud.  I worked on my pumpkins for the Grandparents Day Breakfast at school. I started my blog book finally, thanks to Cari for helping me get started.

The Rangers are going to the World Series! First time ever. It is so exciting for baseball fans. Go Rangers!

We watched the game and most eyes were glued to the TV. I will remember this time always and what a great group of girls to share in the celebration. We all know I love the Happy.