Get your glow on

Today Miss Madison Kate turned 13...I met Madison on the first day of kindergarten when I held her, crying in my lap, as her mommy and daddy blew her kisses good bye.  Her big red bow and patent leather shoes melted my heart...as the year went on I became friends with her mom and eight years later, here we are setting up her surprise "Get Your Glow On" party.  I feel so lucky to have the Metchos in my life; they love my boys more than I could have ever imagined 8 years ago, and it's been a blessing to have Cari mentor me through motherhood and Madison and Jack acting as role models for my littles.  Happy Birthday to the sweetest, most mature, thoughtful, beautiful 13 year old around...We love you Miss Madison Kate!

Reading Glasses

Little Guy found Gigi's reading glasses...he is such a ham! 

Show me your monster face

Little Guy wanted to show me his scary monster face...

Pheasant Season

It's always an adventure and today was no exception.  I was the woman in charge this year for Pheasant Season (Patty and Kim were both at a baby shower), and while there was a little pressure here and there, it turned out perfect!  We had a whole roasted pig thanks for my husband, amazing toppings thanks to my hubby and his two buddies, wonderful sides thanks to all my girlfriends, and a bounce house, beading, and plenty of crazy dogs to keep the kiddos busy!  We ended the night at the emergency vet, somehow Olive got her face pretty mangled and we decided it was best to bring her in.  She spent the night, got stitched up, and now has a really "easy" cone to wear for the next two weeks!  Fun times!

Halloween

Happy Halloween from our little minions to you!  The boys dressed up as the one eye and two eyed minion this year and I couldn't have loved the costumes more.  They were the easiest to home make and ended up being perfect for the rain we ended up trick or treating through.  We met up with some of our favorite friends AND Papa Tim surprised us and came out to trick or treat!  The gang included a sweet dog (Peyton), Anna (Emmeline), a super hero (Caden), a matching minion (Jackson), and Ariel (Lizzy).  We hit up the pinatas at the nursing home and the outlets for some easy candy!  Little Guy loves Halloween a little more each year and Mr. Wyatt Bear is always game for anything his brother likes.  Let's hope I can still finagle coordinating costumes next year!

Halloween Class Party

Today I spent the day in Little Guy's classroom helping out for the annual Halloween party.  I was probably just as excited, if not more, to spend the day with him.

My Favorite Animals

Little Guy cracks me up throughout the day...I'd love to live in a toddler's brain for an hour or two.  He freely shares whatever is on his mind and it usually has not a lot to do with what we're doing.  Today on the ride home from gymnastics he informed that his favorite animals right now are worms, birdies, fish, crabs, elephants, and giraffes.  Sounds good to my buddy!