I have so much more to add about today but had to put this up first. Finn took first prize in her age division costume contest at FallFest. I am so very proud!
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Saturday, October 31, 2009
Best in Show
I have so much more to add about today but had to put this up first. Finn took first prize in her age division costume contest at FallFest. I am so very proud!
Friday, October 30, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Carving Pumpkins
Posing with the pumpkins pre-carving
Sweet silly Finn
Watching the removal of the yucky stuff
Chloe says "eeeewwwwww!"
Finn helping carve the face
Chloe's "fooky (spooky) owl"
Finn chose a traditional face in the end, instead of the flamingo pattern she had picked out.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Beach Trip 2009
As soon as we hit home on Sunday afternoon, we repacked and went to the beach. Jeremy had a 3 day job in Panama City so we tagged along for the free hotel and beach access. LITTLE TIP: PACK SUNSCREEN EVEN IF IT IS OCTOBER. I might have learned a valuable lesson with that one.
We spent part of Monday and Tuesday at St. Andrews State Park and it was beautiful. They have beaches, nature trails and camping spots. On Tuesday I wanted to walk one of the nature trails instead of getting completely sand covered again. We did not do that because we saw this at the opening of the trail.
I am not an avid nature person nor do I want to be on the next episode of "When Animals Attack". This deer came within three feet of us and looked hungry so we meandered away quickly. We went back to the beach for a few minutes and then headed back to the hotel.
On Wednesday, the girls and I ventured home through Destin so we could hit the outlets. I only wanted 1 thing, houndstooth leggings, which I knew were at the Gymboree Outlet. Hint hint if anybody wants some. I might have bought sizes for this year and next, since that is what any self-respecting Alabama fan would do. Both girls got carsick again but really it wouldn't be a trip without our pink bucket tagging along and getting used. Check back later for some spooky pumpkin carving pictures!
We spent part of Monday and Tuesday at St. Andrews State Park and it was beautiful. They have beaches, nature trails and camping spots. On Tuesday I wanted to walk one of the nature trails instead of getting completely sand covered again. We did not do that because we saw this at the opening of the trail.
I am not an avid nature person nor do I want to be on the next episode of "When Animals Attack". This deer came within three feet of us and looked hungry so we meandered away quickly. We went back to the beach for a few minutes and then headed back to the hotel.
On Wednesday, the girls and I ventured home through Destin so we could hit the outlets. I only wanted 1 thing, houndstooth leggings, which I knew were at the Gymboree Outlet. Hint hint if anybody wants some. I might have bought sizes for this year and next, since that is what any self-respecting Alabama fan would do. Both girls got carsick again but really it wouldn't be a trip without our pink bucket tagging along and getting used. Check back later for some spooky pumpkin carving pictures!
Roll Tide Weekend Part 2
After we had froze enough on the Quad and sampled some delicious pink cotton candy, we split off from Granna and TeeTee. We took the girls to visit Jeremy's grandmother for a little while. It is important to us that each time we are close enough to do it, we go see Nanny. This doesn't always happen with all of the extended family but we do our best. We stopped for lunch and headed over. The girls really enjoy going over there because there is always a supply of Hershey Kisses.
playing with a light up ring
the girls and Nanny
pictures outside in the gardens (there are lots of flowers around their house)
playing with a light up ring
the girls and Nanny
pictures outside in the gardens (there are lots of flowers around their house)
Roll Tide Roll
A weekend or so ago, we went to Tuscaloosa for Alabama's Homecoming festivities. There were special outfits which you couldn't always see because it was cold. Much colder than the place we left but somehow we survived. We arrived on campus well before the start of the parade which was the main thing the girls wanted to see. To get a good spot to see it, you have to be early but it also means you have to entertain 2 squirrely kids in the cold for a really long time.
a picture just for Granddaddy at the gray house
see Chloe shivering
pictures with Mommy and Daddy
waiting for the parade--it took FOREVER
cuteness in the arctic air
When all other entertaining methods failed we turned to nature. Finley is playing with her "thumb hat" which is just the top of an acorn and Chloe has a stick. I don't remember exactly the conversation going on at this point but the pictures make me laugh.
totally worth waiting for
a picture just for Granddaddy at the gray house
see Chloe shivering
pictures with Mommy and Daddy
waiting for the parade--it took FOREVER
cuteness in the arctic air
When all other entertaining methods failed we turned to nature. Finley is playing with her "thumb hat" which is just the top of an acorn and Chloe has a stick. I don't remember exactly the conversation going on at this point but the pictures make me laugh.
totally worth waiting for
Monday, October 26, 2009
Muffin Tin Monday- Fall Harvest/ Halloween
We had a busy afternoon so I am just getting this posted but technically it is still Monday. We spent all morning fixing the treats we sampled today and it was a whole bunch of fun. Here are our oversize lunches:
The top plate has Boogie Monster Bog dip (green one made with broccoli and peas--not a hit), hummus (pink one made with beets added--not a hit either), pretzel sticks, and homemade crackers. For the crackers we cut leaves, pumpkins, acorns and other fall/Halloween shapes out of won ton wrappers and baked with Parmesan cheese on top. Those were a hit. On the bottom plates, we have turkey bagel sandwiches, pumpkin chocolate chip muffins, and cranberry sauce leaves. We cut the leaves using the same cookie cutters mentioned above. The paper muffin cups and the cookie cutters were bought last year on clearance and saved until today. Made it rather festive didn't it? I was quite proud of the end result and the best part was all the time spent with my girls in the kitchen. Check out more muffin tin madness at HCO!
The top plate has Boogie Monster Bog dip (green one made with broccoli and peas--not a hit), hummus (pink one made with beets added--not a hit either), pretzel sticks, and homemade crackers. For the crackers we cut leaves, pumpkins, acorns and other fall/Halloween shapes out of won ton wrappers and baked with Parmesan cheese on top. Those were a hit. On the bottom plates, we have turkey bagel sandwiches, pumpkin chocolate chip muffins, and cranberry sauce leaves. We cut the leaves using the same cookie cutters mentioned above. The paper muffin cups and the cookie cutters were bought last year on clearance and saved until today. Made it rather festive didn't it? I was quite proud of the end result and the best part was all the time spent with my girls in the kitchen. Check out more muffin tin madness at HCO!
Friday, October 16, 2009
Long Way to Go, Short Time to Get There
We are very slowly making plans for Hutch's arrival. Just this past week I bought the first of many packs of diapers.
I have spent numerous hours planning for and shopping for his homecoming outfit. I finally found one and then had an incredible twist of fate. I was given a very close duplicate of what I had picked, so guess what I am doing? Saving my money and using the gift, that's a no-brainer. Thanks very much MawMaw or Aunt Jennifer, whichever name you prefer.
Then we were also given a pile o' crimson attire that I am really hoping we get to use. He will wear it no matter what but it would be super cool if we had him home for a game day, dontcha' think?
There is still much to do, but hopefully by the time late November gets here we will be done. Or close enough that he won't notice.
I have spent numerous hours planning for and shopping for his homecoming outfit. I finally found one and then had an incredible twist of fate. I was given a very close duplicate of what I had picked, so guess what I am doing? Saving my money and using the gift, that's a no-brainer. Thanks very much MawMaw or Aunt Jennifer, whichever name you prefer.
Then we were also given a pile o' crimson attire that I am really hoping we get to use. He will wear it no matter what but it would be super cool if we had him home for a game day, dontcha' think?
There is still much to do, but hopefully by the time late November gets here we will be done. Or close enough that he won't notice.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Finn Sings a Song
******Please watch videos in order of posting. It is one really long song.***********
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
A few...
a few updates
a few tweaks to the design
a few posts
a few pictures
and a few more random things
coming soon
stay tuned
a few tweaks to the design
a few posts
a few pictures
and a few more random things
coming soon
stay tuned
Friday, October 9, 2009
Chloe's Big Day
If you all remember, Chloe was quite specific about the type of stroller she wanted. I searched long and hard finally stumbling across this one.
The bonus was that it was on sale, shipping promised it would arrive in time, and we already had one Maclaren doll stroller so I knew quality wouldn't be an issue. So I ordered it, and waited patiently. It was delivered the day we left for Athens so TeeTee picked it up and kept it safe. Saturday night when he arrived home, Jeremy unpacked the box to assemble the stroller. What was actually in the box was this:
Ummmm, yeah that caused some stress and grief. We were without the item we ordered and no way to locate a pram style stroller. Oh, and ToysRus has no record of the stroller we received because they don't sell it. They also did not have any more of the stroller that was still showing in stock as of Monday morning. I was not happy. But we had a choice to either send back what we had and have nothing much for Chloe to open on her birthday or keep it and change our Christmas plans. In the end, it is not that big of a deal but it sure felt like it at the time.
The last pictures of Chloe as a 2-yr-old girl.
Her birthday day outfit--I think the tshirt is very truthful!
Proud big sister
Eating her special request dinner, cheesy potato soup!
Opening presents
Finn coming to terms with it not being about her!
The big reveal of the stroller (I don't think she minded it was not one where the baby could lay down)
The first ride for a baby
Blowing out her candles
The bonus was that it was on sale, shipping promised it would arrive in time, and we already had one Maclaren doll stroller so I knew quality wouldn't be an issue. So I ordered it, and waited patiently. It was delivered the day we left for Athens so TeeTee picked it up and kept it safe. Saturday night when he arrived home, Jeremy unpacked the box to assemble the stroller. What was actually in the box was this:
Ummmm, yeah that caused some stress and grief. We were without the item we ordered and no way to locate a pram style stroller. Oh, and ToysRus has no record of the stroller we received because they don't sell it. They also did not have any more of the stroller that was still showing in stock as of Monday morning. I was not happy. But we had a choice to either send back what we had and have nothing much for Chloe to open on her birthday or keep it and change our Christmas plans. In the end, it is not that big of a deal but it sure felt like it at the time.
The last pictures of Chloe as a 2-yr-old girl.
Her birthday day outfit--I think the tshirt is very truthful!
Proud big sister
Eating her special request dinner, cheesy potato soup!
Opening presents
Finn coming to terms with it not being about her!
The big reveal of the stroller (I don't think she minded it was not one where the baby could lay down)
The first ride for a baby
Blowing out her candles
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