Weekend Review: Good times and not so good times.

Saturday I hit up yoga in the morning and by the time I got home I wasn't feeling so good.  I didn't have any appetite and had to lay down when Rory was napping.  After a little shut eye I felt a lot better and cranked out the rest of the girls' costumes for our church trunk or treat that night.  As for me...the viking costume got pulled out again.  

What do you think?  Am I close to pulling off Largertha's look?

 I had to get a close up of my hair.  I thought it was pretty poofy, but now seeing the real Largertha I could have gone much bigger!

I think the girls' costumes came out pretty darn good!!  

And they loved them...well, except for Rory.

Dog, Cat, Mouse, and Cheese.

Rory absolutely hated her costume and pretty much refused to wear it.  Darn.

The Trunk or Treat was a lot of fun!  Oh, and Ryan went as Zorro, but somehow he managed to escape any photos!

Later that evening I wasn't feeling so good again...and yep, I launched later that night.  What the heck?!  How is it that I get sick before a kid does?!  So weird.  I hope it was just a random illness and everyone else will be spared...please!  Anyway, whatever it was, it was short lived because I felt much better the next day!  I know you are very glad I shared that with you.  And no, I'm not pregnant...because I know that's what you were all thinking!

Anyway, in other news...on Sunday Piper learned how to ride her two wheel!!  It didn't take her any time at all and she absolutely loves it!  It was getting late and she would NOT stop and come inside for dinner.  We finally bribed her with some candy.  I know, kinda messed up...but we were getting desperate!  

Happy Monday!

Everyday Life

During the Summer our Wednesday nights consisted of the weekly mountain bike series...and now, our Fall Wednesday nights consists of the P-Town Cross race series where we cheer on Ryan.  I hand it to people who do cross, it's tough!  I definitely prefer mountain biking!  The weather has been quite nice, and there's a park right next to the course so it's pretty nice to watch the race and watch the kids at the same time.  

It's that time of year again!

I've been sewing up a few (very simple) pieces for the girls costumes...hopefully they turn out okay.

I've been working with a lot of fake fur...it looks like a cat has a very serious shedding problem in my craft room!  Fur is EVERYWHERE!

These two have been keeping me busy in the day.

 Piper has always been my more mischievous child.  Just today she watched Tangled and has soon as it was over she insisted that I cut her hair.  She had a pretty big fit when I told her I wouldn't do it.  After a while she calmed down and then very sweetly said, "I'm going downstairs to play".  Hmmmm...sounded like she was up to something so I secretly followed her.  Sure enough, she crept into the craft room and got a pair of scissors.  As she turned around she jumped when she saw me standing in the doorway.  I didn't even have to say anything...she dropped the scissors, burst into tears and ran to her room.  I just can't imagine what she would have done to her hair had I not been there.

And then later this afternoon as I vacuuming upstairs she got upset because I wouldn't let her play in the front yard alone.  After much screaming and crying she quietly goes downstairs.  I asked where she was going, and she said "Oh, I'm just going to lay on the couch."  Hmmmm, yeah right!  She thinks I'm not paying attention...but I watch her (without her knowing) and sure enough she creeps out the front door.  But this time she pulls Rory into it!  When I go grab her she tries to blame it on her!!  Nice try!

You gotta watch that girl!

This weekend we have Trick-or-Treating at the shops near our house and Trunk-o-Treat at our church.  A little "dress rehearsal" for the actual Halloween night!

Have a good weekend!

Morgan's adventure.

As I type this Morgan is probably running all over the place with her friend at Fort Bridger.  She left this morning and I can't help but think of her every moment of the day and wonder what she's up to.  What ever she is doing I'm sure she's having a ball!

All ready to go, first thing this morning...my little pioneer girl.

We borrowed the pioneer clothes and the bonnet is hers.  And check out her moccasins...you can buy these as a kit, so I was able to whip them up myself!  Not too shabby, huh?  I think I'll try to snag Haley a pair too!

I hope ya'll have a great three day weekend!

Trunk or Treat Dress Rehearsal

A sneak peak before Halloween.

 I'm glad Mr. Bones made the cut in the background.  Mr. Bones has got to be around 20 years old (maybe older!).  It hung in the house when I was a kid.  And now the poor guy is held together by tape in places, but I love that he's still around.  

There were people at the party who didn't even recognize Ryan!

Oooooh, I just want to run my fingers through that mullet.

Kidding...eww.

 I forgot to put a nose and whiskers on Rory.  I'll remedy that on Halloween.

And what do you think of Haley's costume?  Not too shabby, if I do say so myself!

She loves it!