Trick or Treat Time!

It wouldn't be Halloween without a trick or treat stop at Memaw and Poppie's and Nana and Papa's.  Lots.Of.Candy.Today!

Jack O' Lantern Junction Time!

Our neighbors and friends, Rick and Holly Smith, organized a Halloween block party at their house called Jack O'Lantern Junction.  Lots of people came, and the kids had fun playing games and jumping in the bounce house.  Thanks to the Smiths for hosting such a fun night of fellowship and community outreach!

Halloween Party Time!

I stopped by Sloan School today to take a peek at Liam's Halloween party.  The kids were pretty hyper excited!  The sugar elation was flowing!  It was a crazy happening scene!  Best of luck to Ms. Amy during nap time today.  :)

 



The Two Class Pirates



Liam and the Ladies

 

Best Buddies, Shane and Liam

Boo Time!

Carvin' Time

Halloween is almost here, so it's pumpkin carving time around our house.

This boy is sensitive to smell, and apparently he does not like the aroma of pumpkin...As soon as I took this picture, I heard a tell-tale gagging sound, as Liam was fighting back an upset tummy.

He came back after the pumpkin was gutted, and was happy to help with the face.



Liam and his jack-o-lantern.  Best Friends Forever.



Holding Hands

I have a hand,

And you have another;

Put them together,

And we have each other.

(Stuffed) Animal Kingdom

Our stuffed animal kids...



Liam and Ellery



Garage Sale Reflections

Things I learned from my first garage sale:

1.  Even if you swear you will not negotiate prices, YOU WILL.  People who frequent garage sales are almost insulted if you don't play the negotiation game.  Oh, joy!

 

 2.  People don't really show up at 6:30.  In fact, if you start  that early, you might be sitting around for thirty minutes or so in the dark...taking pictures for entertainment...while listening to Duran, Duran on the radio.

3.  Little helpers are always welcome.  Too bad mine left early to spend the day with his Memaw and Poppie at the Air Force base in Fort Worth...I could have used a little chatter, which Liam is always good for, to pass the time.

4.  At the end of the sale, it's really not so much about making money, it's about getting rid of stuff.  The baby/toddler boy clothes were not a hit.  A couple who claimed there were headed to Mexico to help orphans in a village just outside of Mexico City were the last ones to stop yesterday.  I was ready to be done, so I dumped what was left of the clothes (which was most of them) into garbage bags and donated them to the cause.  Who knows if they really are going to aid Mexican orphans, but they seemed pretty legit, so I'm happy with that decision.  And I got rid of all my extra stuff.  And who lies about stuff like that anyway?  So, by eleven, all our stuff was cleared.  Our era of down-sizing has begun!

World Series Again!

The Texas Rangers did it again!  Off to the World Series for another shot at the title. 

My husband loves baseball.  He loves the Texas Rangers even in the years they don't win games.  This year, Jon secured his play-off and World Series tickets early. Like a little boy waiting for Christmas morning, Jon anxiously stood watch for Mr. FedEx . Finally, ticket day arrived.
Merry Christmas, Jon!



Here's Liam with some of his buddies all wearing their Ranger t-shirts for Ranger Day at school.



Jon has been to a lot of baseball games lately.  I went to one with him last Saturday night.  There were two rain delays, so the game lasted about twelve five hours, but it was still really fun.



Way to go, Rangers!!!

Year of the Fallen Corn Dogs

Since we don't have school tomorrow, this evening seemed like the perfect time to go to the state fair.

Marin liked the corn dogs.

Here's a cow made out of butter.



When we saw this face, we weren't quite sure,



But Ellery loved every bite.  Unfortunately, moments after this picture was taken, the corn dog hit the ground, thanks to her big brother...And then another flew through the air and landed at his feet 45 seconds later.  Geesh!  Those things are almost five bucks each.  Oh well, Liam was having problems holding on to food tonight, especially if it was on a stick.



After two fallen corn dogs, it was time to visit Little Hands on the Farm, a favorite for the past few years.


 

While Liam was watering peach trees,

Jon found a fried frito pie. 

Big Tex was looking as large as usual.

He's always such a big crowd pleaser.

We hit the midway next, so Liam could get his motorcycle fix.

He also did a little drag racing.

Our final food stop was for cotton candy.  After that, we came home and put three sticky, tired, happy children to bed after a fun night at the fair.