Trick or Treat, Smell my Feet

give me something good to eat.If you don't, I don't care,
I'll pull down my underwear.


Hee! Laney read this in a book, and walked around saying it for a couple of days. I think she was even kind enough to teach it to our neighbor's little girl. She did say, "Now I told Brittany that it wasn't nice to say it when you're trick or treating. You can only say it while you're at home." Oh boy.

We had a great time on Halloween night. We went to Publix, since the nice check out lady had told them to come last week when we were there, and they had NOT forgotten. Mom and I needed to go anyway, and the kids actually had a blast. They decorated cookies, played games and got great treats. Who would have thought?

We came home and ate chili, and it was time to go! Allen loaded Laney and Jude in the wagon, and off they went. Zane was fine, until they came back, to drop off some candy, and he lost it when they left. He stood at the door, crying, "La La La La La La...." Mom said she was fine to hand out candy, so I stuck Zane in the wagon, and off we all went. It was such fun! Zane loved being in the wagon, and we went all over the neighborhood. There were tons of people, and it was like a neighborhood party.

The kids soon got good and tired, so Allen carried Zane and Laney and Jude jumped in the wagon, and we all headed home. They got tons of candy, which was to cause lots of trouble later!!!! It was a great Halloween!

Faux pumpkin patch

I just couldn't get the kids to a real pumpkin patch year. Color me being overwhelmed, I guess. But today, on Halloween, we got to go to a local church where we had bought our pumpkins. The kids thought the "Pumpkin Patch" was big fun! Next year we'll go to a real one. We got some good pictures, though, and that was fun!

Fall Ball Fun!

The kids had a great time at the Fall Ball! It was a fun way to kick off Halloween week! We love this time of year, and the kids were beside themselves with excitement!! Laney is a Disney Princess, Mulan. Jude is Clifford, the Big Red Dog. Zane is Charlie Brown. (His "hat" says "Good Grief"!) The best part was seeing the kids all dressed up. They were so precious! Some of our friends had great costumes too! My kangeroo costume was much too hot to wear. Dang Alabama Halloweens. Oh well. :)

Maybe they could come every day

The gentlemen who do a fabulous job on our yard allowed Laney and me to have the quietest 30 minutes of school we've ever had. How much do you think it would cost for them to come every day???

I'm not sweating???

Why, it must be fall, finally!! YEE HOO!!! I don't much like the summer. Sure, the beach is nice, and so it the pool. Cooking out is fine, and the holidays are okay. Know what I like? COLD WEATHER!!!



Now Kathy, who last lived in Pennsylvania, tells me I don't really know what it's like to have cold weather. But I sure do love our version of it. And I'd like to sample some "real" cold one day!

So here are the reasons I LOVE cold weather:

1. I can burrow down underneath the covers.
2. I can wear jeans and pants.
3. I can be in my house and not sweat like crazy.
4. I can wear layers!
5. We can eat soup!
6. I can get chill bumps!
7. I can wear warm jammies.
8. We love to build fires, and make Smores!
9. The kids will play outside forever.
10. The kids' car seats don't "burn" them when we get in the van.
11. I can dry clothes any time of the day!
12. Same with the oven. I love to bake this time of year.
13. We can open all the curtains!
14. I can open windows!
15. I can wear my hair down.
16. We can go for walks.
17. We can go to the park.
18. The Holidays are coming!
19. The sky is so blue.
20. The kids are so adorable in their warm jammies.
21. My face isn't (as) greasy.
22. I love to breathe cold air.
23. I love frost.
24. I love how warm and cozy the house is in the winter.
25. Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas are my favorites.
26. I love the leaves changing colors.
27. I love that water from the tap is cool, and not luke warm. No need for ice now!

There are more, but you get the picture. Thank you, Lord, for fall (and winter)!!!!!

Zane's new tricks

He can eat with a spoon. I won't comment on the mess. Just that he can!

He can also ride Laney's "bike." Hilarious. And precious!!!!

Hayes-me-downs

My dear, sweet, precious friend Hayes is a children's fashionista. She has an eye for beautiful kid's clothes, and makes even more fabulous clothes than you could buy. And she generously gives them away when her girls are done. Luckily Laney is just a year younger than her youngest girl. We have been blessed by clothes from Hayes for years. Allen dubbed them "Hayes-me-downs" a long time ago. Just when I pack some up to give to our friend Kathy, some new ones appear at my doorstep, as they did today! Hayes' clothes are famous with my friends, and often Laney will get stalked because of her clothes! I just wanted to thank Hayes, who literally has a heart made of gold. I've never met anyone more giving and kind with their things. She has taught me a lot about giving, and inspired me to be a giver also. Thank you, Hayes!!!