November already!!

Am I too late? 1-2 weeks isn't that bad! Who can blog right as things happen anyway? October was great, I knew it would be. Aside from our little get-a-way wknd, we had a pumpkin party at our house. I am not that great of a host but i love doing it! Sophie got her two top teeth (that makes 4!) and took her first steps:) and of course...

HALLOWEEN

All the kids costumes were so great and original this year, i loved it!! We have such a bunch of goof balls!
Oh yeah and I know I am a huge dork. I just got an itch to dress up this year, not sure why, so I threw this not at all lame Dot Matrix costume together with some DI finds and a can of spray paint, oh and Eric's chest protector, I am not really THAT weird looking on my own:)

Now the big question...how soon can I start decorating for CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!

Relaxing Wknd and a Beautiful Wedding!

I Have great kids!! I know that you are probably thinking that yours are pretty great, but mine are amazing!!! Yours too? Ok fine, but this is my place to brag :) The drive to Ca. and back went so well! We didn't really have a schedule so there was no hurry either way which was nice for a change. It usually feels like we are rushing through everything to get to what is happening next, to slow down and go at whatever pace we pleased, for once, was great. We let Soph nap when she needed and Jackson swim when he wanted. Jackson got dirty playing in the hot tub and sand at the Kirchhausen's house and at krizi's wedding and I didn't say a thing to him about it (it was hard for me). We ate whatever we pleased, whenever we pleased, paying no attention to a "regular food schedule." Walked to dinner in the rain one night and saw the slight (hour and a half) wedding delay as a photo op. We didn't have a care in the world... we pretended we didn't anyway:)

Everything on the big day was fantastical! It could not have been more perfect and fitting to Krizia. The relaxed feel of the whole occasion was just right for her, she was beautiful and absolutely on a cloud! Houman looked pretty happy as well;) The last minute ceremony was fitting, her dress had to have been made just for her, the kids were adorable (tears and all) and the cupcakes were delicious! The night was topped off with a campfire and s'mores on the beach, such a good idea! Everything, including our 9th grade talent show act, was perfect. Just Perfect!! And they rode off on their tandem bike and lived happily ever, ever after :)

I feel silly posting three pictures of just us but this is my tribute to my best friend:) I love her and she is the greatest! Which makes me the luckiest to have her as my best friend! I am so happy for her and hope for all the happiness in the world for her and her new husband. She deserves it. I can't wait to see her again...maybe in Australia (fingers crossed). And hope that she moves back soon! I love you Krizia!!

There Goes The Neighborhood

Looking for some "good guys" to harass?
Plotting their next crime?

Maybe just KILLIN' time?

I can't be quite sure what was going through their funny little minds but I think it was something pretty cool!
They invaded my house with as many weapons as they could round up, even had Sophie hostage at one point,
but Soph and I didn't mind one bit. It was the funniest thing I saw all day and Soph just sat and watched in amazement.

It's over!!

Today. Was. Long. I am not 100% sure that I could have made it to right now (the end of today) without this little dress-up time Sophia let me indulge in:) While jumping on the trampoline was a good suggestion (thanks for your input Jay) this activity was just the pick-me-up I needed to get me to the end of my week from hell! What can I say, I can not sit still.

Along with this never ending week coming to a close, so does this years official longest month!! I realize that I am not making a whole lot of sense right now but stay with me. Not to say that September was uneventful, it just seemed to be seriously dragging on forever! The whole school thing is screwing with me...yeah, I'll blame it on that. Well October, I greet you with open arms. Bring it on!
p.s. don't feel the need to say "it's already been broughten", I got that one covered for you.

WE MADE IT!!

We made it through the first day of school, with no crying (on either end). There was a little rebellion at first but he quickly came around. Watching him walk up to his school by himself was bitter sweet, what a big kid. Cute too!

Good bye summer :(

Kylie's parents have this awesome pool that they so generously invited me, my sisters and ALL the kids over to for a last day of summer pool and pizza party!! It was a great way to end the summer! Thanks Kylie, you Rock!

It wouldn't be a REAL party without Soph in a little polka dot swimsuit there:) She is such a trooper, she went the whole time without a nap, smiling and laughing all day. She did almost fall asleep once in the pool (as illustrated below) until she caught a glimpse of me trying to get a picture of it, then she sat right up and smiled at me!!

A few things I love

#1. a) I love that our friends are our families. b) I love Oscars!
#2. I love the crazies that I live with, they make me laugh.
#3. I love when Soph does new things, this time it was how to make a lovely little mess.
#4. I love pudgy little painted toe nails!