Halloween festivities- Friday

Friday Mac made pumpkin pancakes (orange colored pancakes in the shape of pumpkins) for breakfast.

Then it was off to school for a "real school day" (that is what Mackenzee's teacher says every morning). Mackenzee and I were twins sporting our black and orange Modbe shirts. She handed out these little spiders to her friends after school:


After school Mackenzee's friend, and neighbor, came home with us. We made Pumpkin Pizza tortillas. (uncooked tortilla with pizza sauce and cheese cut in the shapes of pumpkins) After lunch they played for a little then switched houses. Parker even went over to their house (they have a cat so this is a big step). Next it was dinner and get ready to TRICK OR TREAT!!! Dinner was Witches Brew (taco soup).

It was not cold, thankfully, but very overcast and a few sprinkles. It was a perfect Halloween night. I handed out candy at our neighbor's house while the dads took them trick or treating. Eliza walked the entire way draging her bag behind her. Parker perfered to ride in the stroller even if it was from one house to the next (a whopping 10 feet). Most houses were okay but there were a few scary ones from what I heard.

When the rain picked up we headed in to hang out for a little bit before it was home to bed. I had to get home to finishe Mackenzee's party cake (I will post more later on that).

We hope you all had a Happy Halloween.

Halloween festivities- Thursday

Thursday, Mackenzee's class had Scarecrow day. My cousin had watched Mackenzee Sun-Wed while the rest of the family was in Vegas. She was so kind and stayed until Thursday afternoon so I could go to the party with Mackenzee. I had made sugar cookies for decorating (the thick soft kind :) ) Mackenzee was so excited to come to my station.


When we got home I STARTED making Parker's costume. I didn't have a pattern for the vest so had to eyeball it. I think it turned out pretty good considering. Then the pants. We then took my cousin to the airport and picked up Mac. As soon as we got home it was the mad rush to find the sewing machine and all its parts (it was in one of the boxes in the office we have not unpacked). I finished sewing the costume (vest and pants) at 5:50pm, our church's Trunk or Treat started at 6:30.

We invited our neighbors and had a blast. They had a costume parade and were so cute. There was a really cute family the dad dressed like the man in the yellow hat (he looked just like him) and the baby was Curious George. Mackenzee and her friend hung out on the stage. The looked so grown up, not like they were 5!!!

This year we went with the Aladdin theme. I figure this is probably the last year I will get Mackenzee to play along. Parker was Aladdin (he picked out the fabric for his costume, yes I know Aladdin has a purple vest), Mackenzee was Jasmine and Eliza was Abu.



It started to rain at the Trunk or Treat but held off while they were walking around to the different cars. I don't think I have ever seen so many in attendance even with the rain. I ran out of a HUGE bowl of candy and I was just giving 1 or 2 pieces each. After some pumpkin bread and apple juice it was time to go home. It started to POUR down when we were walking to our cars. Sorry I didnt get any more pictures (it was due to the rain).

A few pictures of our house

Although we have not painted yet (we will do that before the holidays after Mac's big test in November) here are a few more of the house. We will also hang pictures probably next week so forgive the bare look of the house. We are getting there but we have so much going on it is taking forever.

Parker's room- his dresser is part of his bed

(we put all the stuffed animals in his room due to so much space)


Mackenzee and Eliza's room (notice the blinds Mac's dad helped hang last weekend. My cousin, Jake, also came and wired all the rooms for lights. YEAH)


Formal Living/Dining room

We finally got new couches and a chair (not pictured)!!!

You cant see the dining room it is behind the love seat but is an empty room right now (we will probably move the piano into that area). This was another room that had no light or blinds, thank goodness for family. Those who know me know how much I will miss the other couch. :) Actually, we still have it and will until we can save $$$ for another set of couches for the family room.

Some Stampin' Up! Decor Elements I put up for decorations. (this is to the left of the sofa)

Life of Parker

Last Friday we had him evaluated for speech. They said we should go ahead and have him tested, but we cant do that until Nov 4 at the earliest. Parker has improved so much in the last few months but there are still some things he needs help with. He did surprisingly well at the evaluation. He love the books the Speech Pathologist was reading and even interacted with her doing what she asked. For those who know Parker this is HUGE. Normally he clings to me and wont have anything to do with anyone else. The rest of the day we just had a mommy and Parker time. We went shopping for his costume and some Halloween decorations. It was so much fun. When we got home Mackenzee went up to him and said "Parker you are talking so much better already. Good job buddy!!!" Mac and I started cracking up. It is so nice when they show they care about each other.

Earlier in the week, when they were playing outside Parker dropped a giant flower pot (take your arms and make a big circle with them that is how big the ceramic pot is) on his foot, toe to be exact. Poor kid it took off the tip of his toe and blood was everywhere. I dont do blood so Mac came home to check it out (it was only 1/2 hour before he was supposed to get off anyway.) We finally got a band-aid on it and let him take it easy. Mackenzee got him a pillow and his stuffed dog.



This last picture is of Parker eating his 3rd doughnut from my bday breakfast yesterday. It is tradition to have doughnuts and Parker quite enjoyed it.

Halloween cookies & decorations

We make some sugar cookies on Sunday and gave some to our friends down the street. The kids had so much fun making and decorating them. It is that time of year when the treats come out in full force. I have baked so much in the last few weeks it is crazy.

Here is our house with a few of the decorations Parker and I got the other day. They are not the best because of the sun but at least you can kind of see what our house looks like from the outside. We got a door hanger, a sign in front of the door and a witch that flew into the ground by the garage. Click on the pictures to enlarge them.

Mackenzee Jog-A-Thon

Last Friday Mackenzee participated in the schools Jog-a-Thon. They ran/walked/jogged for about 30-45 min. All the kindergartners did it on a track 1/16th of a mile. I am not sure how many laps she did. When we got there to cheer her on she was walking with one boy. A few laps later she was with another boy. She did run a few laps, again not sure how many, but mostly was chatting it up with the boys. Oh what trouble we are in :)

She has hair!!!

Eliza finally has enough hair to put in pigtails (barely)!!!