Halloween 2010

Buddy is NOT a Halloween fan. He doesn't like to dress up, he DOESN'T like to paint his face and sometimes he doesn't like to go trick or treating. So this is what we came up with this year:

Buddy is "Animal Control"

Noodle is a "Cat"

Lewlew is a "Puppy"

They were able to miss the rain and go trick or treating and brought home WAY too much candy! But they all had fun - even Buddy.

What a MESS!!

This is what it's like taking pictures of Lewlew:

She won't stand still:

She won't focus:

She's goofin' off:

She's bein' silly:



She won't cooperate:
AHHHH!!! Can we say A.D.D.????

Buddy is almost as bad.

Dopey...

The camera is over here:

Hey, look AT the camera:

What kind of face is that?!?

And then there's Noodle:

Trying NOT to smile:

Laughing:

Photographer Error:

Good:
Ah, the joys of taking pictures of your kids to try and save money...

Happy Halloween!

This year for Halloween:

Buddy is "Ben 10"

Noodle is "Hannah Montana"

Lewlew is a "Good Witch"

Memory Lane Monday

This goes back to Halloween 1978. This is the only picture with my hat on. I wouldn't wear it. So I went trick-or-treating without it. I have been a witch a few times over the years - and not just on Halloween :) I was 2 in this picture and in a couple of days I'll post my kid's Halloween pictures and then you can see a HUGE resemblance of Avrie and me. (Note the price tag is still on the pumpkin.)

Halloween Weekend

Halloween went well for us. The kids had a party and costume parade at school - which they loved. As ewe were getting ready to go to Grandma and Grandpa's, Buddy got mad and threw a fit and said he didn't want to go. After much arguing and being very belligerent, I said he would stay home with me. So Hubs took the girls trick or treating. Buddy and I sat on our porch (without coats on) and handed out treats. After Buddy got the idea that the little kids can pick their treat but the big kids could not, I started raking leaves and trying to clear out some of the dead stuff. I tried to burn a pile, but apparently it wasn't dry enough because it didn't burn. But it was such a nice night. I NEVER remember a Halloween where we didn't have to wear at least a jacket. The girls and Hubs came home with more candy that I would like, but they all had a good time. (I didn't take pictures this night because I already did - see the post way below.)

The next day - Saturday - the whole family went to the cabin for the day. It had been years since Mandi has been and she wanted to see all the changes. We had lunch and messed around for a while and then came home. It was kinda nice. I got to follow Eric around and see how to turn on the electricity and water and how to drain it and make it winter ready again. That was kinda fun - since I had NO idea. I like doing things like that with Eric - he cracks me up. He's so knowledgeable about things like that.

Mandi left on Sunday. And now our life is back to normal. Lewlew doesn't seem to be feeling very well. She keeps spiking a fever. But then after some medicine, it goes away for a day and then it comes back. She has her appetite back so I'm not too worried.

So I guess that's the happenings for us. Not really too much!

Optimus Prime, Aurora and Belle

Here is Optimus Prime. Do not be frightened, he comes in peace. He is sending a message to all Autobots reading this. "We are here. We are waiting."

This lovely beauty is Aurora. She is wearing a beautiful pink and white one of a kind gown sewn by her mom and all her accessories are from Wal-Mart.

May I present to you, Belle. She is wearing a beautiful gold gown made especially for Belle by her mom and her shoes are exclusively from Target.

Buddy's second grade picture.

Noodle's Kindergarten picture.

This is Lewlew's 3 year picture.

A special thanks to Aunt Gina for so willingly giving her time and talents to make all of these pictures possible. We really appreciate it!