Grouchy McGrouchy Face

UGH! I have been feeling so grouchy lately.



Yes, this is truly what I feel like, uni brow and all! (It's been a while since I've tweezed the brows..I gotta get on that.)

I have a couple of theories: I haven't been getting enough sleep. I suspect that secretly my husband and two children are plotting against me. Their strategery is very complex, and very effective; surprising for a man, a three year old, and an infant. I wonder who the ring leader is in all of this...

My other theory is that summer appears to be officially over, and that horrible season known as winter is well on it's way here. sigh. I really don't like winter, for many, many reasons that are all sound and legit. I've thought about it a lot during my "alone" time (that's time spent behind a closed bathroom door for you non-mothers), and I'm certain others will agree with me. So, I will list the reasons for which I loathe winter, and I'm anxious to hear how you "winter-lovers" deal with these problems.

1. Goosebumps...did I really JUST shave my legs?

2. Chappy lips. They hurt real bad (to be said in a Napolean Dynamite voice)

3. Socks, I hate how restricting they are on my feet. And the toe fuzz...don't get me started!

4. Dry skin that itches no matter how much lotion you slather on. Oh, and don't forget to turn the knob and open your bedroom door BEFORE you put lotion on your hands

5. Stuffing the kids into their car seats with their coats on

6. Just feeling cold

7. It's still dark when you wake up, and dark by dinner time

And, last of all......

8. Static. WHERE DOES IT ALL COME FROM???

Ahhhh, that was my rant for the week. I feel much better, now that the world knows of my strong dislikement for winter. I do feel bad about being such a pessimist...I hope I haven't brought anybody too far down, especially those who live in colder climates, like Idaho and Canada. So, to counteract my negativity, I'd better also make a list of things that make me happy, just sos ya knows I'm not ALWAYS unhappy in the wintertime. Here's my Happy List:

1. Kittens

2. The words "undeterred" and "duty"...it's all very juvenile

3. The ginormous bathtub that I dream about owning

4. Funny blogs like this, this, or this

5. Delicious food

6. Our microwave that pops perfect popcorn

7. Modern science

And...

8. This picture of Maryn (she was too scared of falling to let go of the pole)

I just laughed a lot re-reading those. Perhaps I should save those to my computer so I can look over them on those "rainy days." You have my permission to look at my list when you feel grouchy, or you can make your own list of things that make you happy. Go at it! And be happy!

Saturday, In The Park

These first two pictures were my favorites.

Last Saturday was an amazingly beautiful day here in KY. So, we packed up some sandwiches and strolled down to the park. Kade started taking some pictures, and found this neato feature on our camera, that only accents one color. I thought some of the pictures turned out good, so I will now share with you our artistic talents. This first picture shows it best:Cool, huh?? Apparently only my bottom lip is pink, and my upper lip....is some other color??
It's kind of hard to tell in these pictures, but Kade accented blue, so only Maryn's eyes are in color.
I love "behind" pictures! I think they are SO cute of kids(...not so much of myself--'cause then they are a little scary).

I guess, with this feature, if you accent purple, then it shows blue and pink, also.

Maryn's hair has turned into a beautiful golden-brownish-red-blondish color (how else can I explain it?). The shadows hid the color on the one side.

Pretty awesome, eh? Eh?
One of Maryn's FAVORITE pastimes are the swings at the park. That is always the first thing she wants to do. I love to twist the swing up, then let her 'er fly. It's hilarious to watch her long ponytails fly out as she unravels. It's even more funny to watch her try to walk afterwards. (I've got to get my kicks and giggles somehow!)

I had to post this last picture because of the expression on Maryn's face. This will forever be an expression etched into my memory. Last week, we were getting Maryn ready for bed, and I thought I would amaze my 3 year old by showing her the trick where you take your thumb off and move it back and forth. Well, this was the exact expression I got in response from her. I think I almost put her into shock/made her cry. Ah, good times.

Welp, that was our day at the park. I am going to miss that nice weather. It was so cold today (well, it's all relative...it's not Idaho cold yet) and I am not ready to have to bundle up all the time. Farewell, summer!

My Family Sticks Together!

If we had a sweet mini van ride, we would so have this sticker on the back window!

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Trick or Treat, Smell My Feet

We went out the zoo this last Friday for Trick or Treating. Thankfully, they were so good to hand out things like crayons and coloring books with just a little bit of candy. And, while Maryn was in the bath tub, I quickly disposed of that nasty pink bubble gum that I'm almost certain is the leading cause of tooth decay during Halloween. I know, I'm such a fuddy-dud.




Maryn went as a witch this year. I thought her costume turned out pretty cute. We forgot the cape in this picture. I have learned my lesson about costumes for 3 year olds...no props. I ended up carrying her broom and hat through most of the zoo.


Ailee went as a cat. I had to use a little bit of imagination to make those ears. If you ever need a head band for a baby, use a knee high. And, getting a 3 month old to hold still enough to draw whiskers on with eyeliner is REALLY hard.


We went with some of my friends, Becca and Laura, and all the kids that tag along with them. The husbands came, too, to control the madness. Becca and I couldn't resist stopping to take a picture here. I think Becca makes a great Oomah Loompah.


By the end, the kids were successfully worn out and tired of taking pictures. Maryn had shed her cape, hat and broom, so she kind of just looks like a goth. We had a great time, and we hope everyone has a HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

Little Blessings

Here are some pictures of my little Ailee Bug in her blessing dress. She's getting so big so fast! Her eyes totally light up when she realizes she has your attention and she smiles back. I can't believe how quickly I fell in love with her.