Black Friday

OK, so I know the real reason it's called "Black" Friday, but after finally going out shopping myself for the first time with the crowds, I have a whole new reason to call it black! First, getting up before 5am is no picnic, then I had to park at the back of the store and walk half a mile to get in, then had to practically beg someone for their cart when they finished with it, then it was 40 minutes of weaving slowly towards each of my intended targets only to find them gone when I got there. Finally I stood in a line for and hour and 25 minutes to purchase the few measly things I was able to find, in all I think I saved about $50 bucks, DEFINITELY not worth all the trouble....next year I'm sleeping in!

Two Holes

I'd been rather resistant to the whole idea, I just didn't think it was appropriate to pierce a baby's ears. They are so tiny and I just didn't want to run the risk of infection, but finally at 18 months old I decided it was time. She took it like a champ, far more afraid of the two girls in gloves than the actual earrings themselves, and I think they turned out so cute!

One Word

RULE: Type only ONE word.

1. Where is your cell phone? PURSE
2. Your significant other? SLEEPING
3. Your hair? IGNORED
4. Your Mother? PERFECT
5. Your father? SMART
6. Your favorite thing? BABIES
7. Your dream last night? PALIN
8. Your favorite drink? WATER
9. Your dream/goal? HAPPINESS/SATISFACTION
10. The room you're in? COMPUTER
11. Your fear? UNFULFILLED
12. Where do you want to BE in 6 years? HOME
13. Where were you last night? WALMART
14. What you're not? SKINNY
15. Muffins? YUM
16. One of your wish list items? 5000SF
17. Where you grew up. BLUFFDALE
18. The last thing you did? BREAKFAST
19. What are you wearing? PAJAMAS
20. Your TV? 64" HD
21. Your pet? BARKS
22. Your computer? UPGRADED
23. Your life? HAPPY
25. Missing someone? NOPE
26. Your car? MINIVAN
27. Something you're not wearing? MAKE-UP
28. Favorite Store? FABRIC
29. Your summer? LAUGHING
30. Your favorite color? ORANGE
31. When is the last time you laughed? TODAY
32. Last time you cried? OCTOBER
34. Who e-mailed me last? FACEBOOK
35. My favorite food. SPAGHETTI
36. Place I would most like to be. MAUI

Crazy Hats

I got the crazy idea that I'd like to make matching hats for my kids this winter, a fun project for me to squeeze in my "extra" time. Anyway, I finally finished them, and despite buying the wildest patterned material I could possibly find, they turned out quite nice. Addison willingly wears anything I ask of her and took the hat in stride, Grey loves his and would wear it all day if I'd let him, James just tolerates his and Jack...well, he mentioned after I made him pose for pictures that this was probably the craziest hat he owned....yep, I agree, but aren't they so darn cute? (the kids, not the hats!)

Ladybug, Bumblebee, and Cowboy times TWO!

We are officially "candied" out. I have confiscated all remaining candy into one central location, high on the fridge, and have given strict instructions of only two pieces a day. A rule that will go unenforced with Jer and I, although I too should cut back on the sweets, I'm having a cavity filled today, no doubt the remnants of some long forgotten Halloween treat. Anyway, my children were undoubtedly the cutest kids of the night.


The twins went as bugs this year, a ladybug and bumblebee to be exact, a hard decision because the whole twin thing brings such unique options. Jack and James were both cowboys, and again had the best homemade costumes ever (thanks Grandma R). We had hoped to have a cowboy and an Indian, but my boys love to do everything the same....thus Cowboy X2! (or 3, if you count the big guy in the middle)

We had a great evening with parties at both Emily's and Jen and Ric's new place, the food was great and despite the brief bouts with light rain, we were successful with the whole trick or treat thing. I think next year we'll have the Halloween party at our house, we just have too many kids to haul them all over the place, it makes for a crazy night and we've lived here for six years and have yet to actually be home on Halloween, or trick or treat a single neighbor. So, here's to next year....we have so much candy I think it will last until then.