Halloween Cookies

We made sugar cookies on Halloween with the help of the Grandparents.  Brian was at work so there are no pictures of him.  Last year was such a mess I swore I'd never do it again ... but because I had help we went for it.  I used refrigerated cookie dough this time which I won't do again.  They just didn't taste the same and didn't cook well.  I took tons of pictures and a lot of them turned out good so I'm posting quite a few.

I absolutely love this picture of us.  She's so sweet.

Help from Grammy and Grandpa.

Messy hands.  A good one of M and I.

Lots of love for Grandparents.

Of course, I wanted to have the biggest cookie and told everyone not to dare touch it.  Well, I turned my back for a minute and M had his paws on it.  I don't think so.  Each time my mom turned her back, M would try to take a bite out of her cookie.  It was hysterical.

I have a big announcement to make.  I haven't had a Starbuck's Coffee in 4 days!!  That has to be a record for me.  For the past 10 years, I have been getting a coffee at least 5 - 6 times a week.  The only exception would be if we were camping or something.  I can't believe they raised their prices again.  $4.15 instead of $3.85 for a Caramel Macchiato ... just what I needed to stop wasting my money.  Greedy ... and in this economy.  (yet there is still a line every morning)  I will allow myself an occasional treat but am not going there daily anymore.  I've found a few creamers I like and will stick with good ol' Folgers.  Maybe I'll even lose a few pounds.

Pumpking Carving

We had a great time carving pumpkins last weekend (and even roasted the seeds).  This was the first year that the kids were into it and actually helped.  In the past, they've helped for about 5 minutes and then lost interest. 

M drew his own design on the pumpkin and even used the pumpkin cutter to cut it out.  Look at the concentration.

Scary faces.

Grandpa Mike (Brian's Dad).

K and I did her pumpkin together and we used a template for the face.  K even did a little of the carving and loved pushing the pieces out after I cut them.  I wish I had gotten more pumpkins so we could each do our own.  Next year.

Ta-Da.

K's ghost.  Isn't it cute?

M's pumpkin.  He almost did the entire thing by himself.  Grammy Carol helped some.

What a great weekend we had.  It's so nice to have family around ... I just wish they were closer.  M often says, "I miss my family" or "I just love my family, Mom".  They both get so excited to see everyone but especially M. 

K and M played soccer on Saturday and each had their very best games ever.  M's team won for the first time and he got so close to getting a goal several times.  He's so fast and often takes the ball away from the other team.  He'll dribble (is that used in soccer or just basketball??)  all the way down the field and pass it off to someone and then they shoot the goal.  Man he wants that goal soooo bad and I want him to get one!!  His games are so exciting.  I never knew how much fun watching your child play sports could be.  Wouldn't miss it.  He made the All Stars and is so excited about it.  His tournament will be December 4th.

K did well last week also.  Must have been the audience.  She was more aggressive than she'd ever been and really paid attention.  She even fell down 5 or 6 times and jumped right back up (except for the time her hand got stepped on).  I was a proud Mommy.  They bring so much joy into my lives (and exhaustion).  I love parenthesis don't I? 

Halloween 2010 - Trick-Or-Treating

Brian worked this year so my mom and Brian's parents came up to spend Halloween with us.  It was a great (busy) weekend.  I haven't dressed up in years but I decided I would surprise the kids this year and wear a costume.  I didn't tell them and came downstairs as Little Red Riding Hood and they got the biggest kick out of it.  K hugged me and told me, "You're so cute, Momma".  She wouldn't stop looking at me.  M just giggled.

A good picture of us before we went Trick-Or-Treating.  (minus K's goofy face)  I don't want to buy M any costumes with masks anymore because he never wants to wear them.  I don't think he could see very well with this one though.  I should have thought of that.

Grandpa surprised the kids and wore a Tigger costume.  We all got a good laugh out of that.

We went with a group of kids this year which makes it so much more fun for them.  These are kids from the neighborhood.

Yeah ... a cute one of us together.  I need to try to get more pictures with M.  He was so amped up, I couldn't get him to hold still long enough.

The rest of the gang.  K insisted on taking Roscoe as her police doggy.  My mom got a badge for his collar.  He was such a good boy.

Funny.  K is a big scaredy-cat and wouldn't go up to any houses with scary decorations.  One of the other kids was sweet enough to hold her hand and guide her up to the house while she covered her eyes.  At one house she said with the goofiest voice, "I'm a chicken ... bowk, bowk, bowk!!".  She is hysterical.

Introducing Tigger.  M had to take a second look.  K was a little scared at first.  (of course)

Awww ... good one of Mike and Carol.

It's been crazy around here but we are having rainy weather and I am determined to get caught up on my blog.  Check back.