Post-Halloween Wrap Up (a month later)

Well, now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, I suppose it's only right that I put up our pictures from Halloween.  

This year, the kids' costumes were mostly store bought super easy.  So, I decided I needed to do something fun for myself!  I have always loved dressing up at Halloween...because, SERIOUSLY, it is so fun!  I already had this fun, purple wig, and I had a coupon to use up at a store, so I bought a sweet witch's hat (which I unfortunately forgot to photograph...but it was awesome) with it.  And being inspired by pinterest, I made this fun sparkly skirt to tie it all together (yep, still finding sparkles in my house).

Here we are, all ready for some Trunk-r-Treating out at the church:

 And just for the record, I did win an award for my costume at the Trunk-r-Treat..."Most Halloweenie"

I had to get a picture of the kids with our friends, the Romneys:

Our Halloween Jack-o-lanterns

The kids were being good sports, and let me get some cute pictures before Trick-r-Treating.

Our littlest witch, Ailee:

Cora took a break from her usual silliness and gave us a serious pose:

And I totally forgot to put on her nose and whiskers for the picture...Doh! 

Maryn our little Cowgirl

I just love these little Halloweenies!

Catching Up

I think I heard my blog crying last night because it has been so neglected.  It may need therapy...who knows!  So, I thought it was time for a quick update.  

Things we've done over the last few months:

Ate Devoured some ice cream

(Seriously, Blue Bell is the best!!)

Maryn started 2nd grade this year.

Maryn loves school and learning.  She is incredibly smart and very creative.  Her teacher informed me that next month she will be tested for the Gifted and Talented Program.  We are proud of her achievements.

Cora is officially in to EVERYTHING.  Nothing is safe at our house.  For some reason she loves Kade's old BCG (commonly referred to as Birth Control Glasses).  I had to hide them in a drawer because I was afraid she was going to hurt her eyes.  She is such a goof ball, and loves the attention that comes from being silly.

Ailee started Pre-school.  

I was glad to find a cute little school.  She loves her time with friends, and is a good little student.

I had a birthday.  Helloooo 32!  Yep, I'm old.  I tried to convince everyone to switch the 3 and the 2 so it said 23, but Maryn is a stickler for the rules.  I am 32.

The kids wrapped up some of their toys for me.  Such good little girls!

My loot!

Maryn had her bike rodeo at school.  We got to come a watch her ride her bike through the obstacle course.

Cora and Ailee loved the school mascot!

Maryn, who is "officially" a cow girl, had great aspirations.  

She may have to wait until she's 18.

Cora spent her free time searching for more mischief.

She IS Cora the Explorer.  

Now, if you're lucky, I'll get around to posting Halloween this week...or next.