They're back and they've made a killing!

Ted and the kids were back after almost 2 hours of trick or treating and their pumpkins were full to the brim. Cole was a sight to see since his Elvis jumpsuit was too long and apparently was under his heels the whole time obviously by the mud puddle color that his pants were on the bottom. How do you get your socks wet when you have big boots on, that's what I would like to know. Cole was pretty much a mess yet Camille looked exactly like how I had sent her out. Cole had his black hair dye stuff all over his nose, eyes, EVERYWHERE and Camille was flawless. Boys, I'll never figure them out.

Anyway, off they ran once I had stripped Cole down to his undies and jacket of all things to look at their loot. Camille is a "sorter" and "catergorizer" while Cole is more of a "dumper" and "picker". Camille will sort thru all of her candy and put them in piles pretty much every year even before she eats any. Cole will dump the whole thing and eat whatever he feels like at the moment which is usually all of it.

As I type this, I have given them the 5 minute warning that means that it will be shower time. They are sooo sugared up right now that I can hear them laughing hysterically even though it sounds like they are having a slap fight. Ughh, this is going to be a long night....but it's been a great one.

Happy Halloween everyone!

Here we go a Trick or Treating....

The kids were revved up and ready to go trick or treating as soon as they got off the school bus this afternoon. I had to break it to them that they wouldn't be going until closer to 6:30pm when it got darker.

Ted picked up Jack in the Box on the way home since sick old me didn't feel like cooking and getting them ready to go at the same time. Cole was a bit of a pill while I was trying to spray paint his hair "Elvis black" because he was so antsy to go look at himself. Camille on the other hand was much more patient and loved her mom pampering her by doing her hair and make up.

Once they were done eating, the doorbell started ringing and the race was on to see who would answer it first. When some of our neighbors showed up at the same time as the kids were ready to walk out, they all left together.

I am still suffering from this cold so I stayed home instead of going out into the cold. I made a sign letting people know to take some candy and Happy Halloween and then I nestled into the couch for an hour and a half of peace and quiet.

Then they came home.............

Ooey gooey pumpkin pride!

This past Saturday we decided to break out the carving utensils and even some power tools to get our pumpkins all carved up and ready to display. Cole chose a cat which Dad needed to help him a lot with while Sisterbell decided to go a little more traditional with a face. I chose polka dots and little crosses all over mine that I did with a little dremel. Not the easiest to use but it got the job done and it turned out pretty cute. Ted went with a huge face like Camille because it was the simplest to do since he was worn out from working on Cole's masterpiece. We lit them up and they all look wonderful. Another successful year of pumpkin carving!

Pumpkin Patch!

We went to Craven Farms in Snohomish the other day in search of our perfect pumpkins. We definitely found more than our share there. We had a great time and it was such a beautiful day to spend in a field of pumpkins and corn. Kids had a great time and so did Ted and I, we will be back there again next year for sure.

Decorations and even an Elvis!

It's that time of year again when we get to get gooey carving our pumpkins and choosing our costumes. Camille has been set on being an Aqua Fairy, whatever that is, so we went to Party City and looked for it. I of course said no right away since it seemed to show a little too much 10 year old skin but with much begging and the promise of a shirt underneath she got it.

Next came Cole's turn to decide. Was he going to be a Power Ranger, some sort of Superhero? Hmmm, none of the above. Cole settled on an Elvis costume of all things! What other 6 year old do you know that wants to be Elvis for Halloween? Who cares, he loves it and we think he looks adorable in it!

I have been bitten by the crafting and decorating bug. I have decided that I am going to make my children's memories of holidays good ones by decorating like crazy. They have really enjoyed all the homemade decorations and the store bought ones. I have gotten some great ideas from different ladies blogs that I read and I am now going to follow their lead and make my house festive and beautiful. Don't forget to click on the pictures to enlarge them to get a better look.

Next post, getting gooey with the House's!

Why can't I seem to keep up on this?

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I'm not sure if anyone even reads this blog but I probably should update just in case there is anyone reading. I had such great intentions when I started it and here it is almost a year later and only a couple of posts since I started.

We went to Disneyland in May 2008 and then off to Montana in July 2008 to watch our dear family friend Knut retire from the Navy. We stopped by Silverwood amusement and water park on the way home and had a super time. We will definitely be going back there.

We also bought a second home in Everett, WA that we are using as a rental. It is a brick rambler with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, nice kitchen, family, dining, and front rooms. It also has a large garage and fully fenced backyard which is a plus. We have only had one renter so far and she moved out in August because her own home was done being built so now we are looking for new renters.

School started back up for Camille and Cole on September 3 2008 and so far they are enjoying it. Camille has Tara Riddle for 5th grade and Cole is in Wendy Olin's 1st grade class. I have gotten good reports from both teachers so far and I will know more in about 2 weeks when it's conference time. I don't think I have too much to worry about with these two, they are really good kids if I must say so myself.

Ted has been kept busy with work while switching jobs from Construction Area Manager back to Superintendant. DRHorton has been hit hard with the recession and they are laying people off left and right. Ted has been one of the lucky ones and still has a job as of right now. We really do cross our fingers everytime there is a cut because we never know if it's going to be us that gets the ax. Knock on wood.

I have really enjoyed the kids being back in school because this is the first time in 10 years that I have not had a small child with me all the time. I find myself walking around the house sometimes aimlessly while they are gone but then finding something to occupy my time. My house has never been cleaner and my laundry is always done, hmmm, imagine that! I am thinking about joining the YMCA so that I can having something to look forward to and something that will motivate me to lose some weight and get into shape.

Ted and I will be taking a little mini vacation in November with my parents. Somehow we talked my mom and dad into going to Las Vegas with us for 4 days! I can not wait, it is going to be soo much fun! Ted's mom Elaine is going to come to our home and stay with the kids so that we can have this adventure. We are so lucky to have her, this would never happen if it weren't for her helping us out in this way. This is a trip I am sure we will all remember. Is it November yet!?!?

I can't think of much more to update on, cats and dog are still going strong. Kids are healthy. Ted and I are happy. What more could I ask for?