It's Over!

AAAAhhhhhhh! I took a nap! I'm not ashamed to say it either. I slept in my room with the door closed and didn't even care what the kids (my kids) were doing. I had an hour of pure bliss.
Last night was my 8yr. old's first time to host a slumber party. It was lots of fun. We had good food and good friends and usually when you combine those two things you really can't go wrong.
Check out the slide show I put together, but remember to scroll down to the bottom of the page to pause the music.
Enjoy!

Tuesday

Well, today is Tuesday and I just got up from a 7 min power nap. Thank you God, for phones with alarms and timers. We are getting ready to go to Belle's swim class and then off to Manda's house to pow wow with both sisters about the Holiday Expo that we will be setting up at our church November 6.
This weekend is the SLUMBER PARTY, then Fall Festival at Belle's school followed by a trip to the pumpkin patch on Main in Baytown that we always go to. I should be good and tired by Sunday and then I will gear up for the last week in October. Can you even believe that?! By the way you should check out my sister's blog, Sugar Chic. The cookies are adorable!!! Check it out if you want to order some before Halloween. She will be taking holiday orders as well.

Frito Pie

It's been one of those months I think, and the month isn't even half way over. All last week I felt like a mac truck took aim at me and ran me over. Seriously, I think I'm getting too old for my job. Anyway, I left Friday afternoon with my daughters and my mother to "fetch" my Nana. It was a good visit however that doesn't excuse the 5 hrs there and 5 hrs. back road trip.
Oh well, I just got finished painting my girl's feet for a Halloween t-shirt and now they are feasting on a dinner that I have slaved over... Frito Pie! If said with the right amount of enthusiasm I can get the girls so excited about this dinner they will want seconds. (*snicker*)
Here's to all you women out there that have had a "Frito Pie" night. Hang in there because I'm sure things will start looking up soon.

What Am I Thinking?

Okay, I am about to enter the esteemed sisterhood of the slumber parties. I have never hosted one and I have agreed to a Halloween slumber party for my third grader. *GULP* I know that all the women reading this are shaking their heads saying "tsk, tsk" and maybe even some of you are adding me to your weekly prayer list. I know I just dug my self a really big hole but it has to happen sooner or later right? RIGHT?
Luckily I have recruited both of my sisters to help me that night and hopefully we will make it out alive. I am really excited too because we get to make fun crafts and eat really bad-for-you food all night long. At least their won't be any bra freezing or anything... well, I wouldn't say my sisters are safe from me. heh heh!

Remembering

A year ago around this time we said goodbye to my grandpa. It doesn't feel that long ago right now. I miss him and above all, I wish my girls could hear some of the stories he used to tell me and my sisters when we were their age. I think of him and wonder if my girls look at their grandpa and pawpaw the same way I looked at my grandpa. Do they know to cherish every little bit of advice they hear? Do they know that sometimes just sitting and being in the same room is enough? There are so many things I want them to appreciate now while they can. I take comfort in knowing that the older they get the more they will appreciate the stories of Little Grandpa because he wasn't just someone in a photo, they do remember bits and pieces of him. I pray that as they do mature they make every moment count with their grandfathers, the way I did with mine. I love you Granpa and I bet the bucks are huge and the catfish are biting in heaven.

My Birthday Surprise

My husband is so sweet! It all started with a planned trip to Uvalde, no kids, adults only trip to the ranch. Well, seeing as how we only had two days and it takes at least one full day to get there and get settled Anthony and my sneaky brother in law, Trent decided to change plans and take me and my sister, Michelle to a bed and breakfast instead. I was so excited because Anthony didn't tell me where we were going. I had to ask him what I should pack, how I should pack and for how long. He answered me with, "Wear something you wouldn't mind people seeing you in." and, "I don't know."
It was absolutely wonderful. We had a great dinner and a full day of shopping. What more can a girl ask for? Thank you sweetie for making this birthday unforgettable!

Layla's First Day of her Last Year!

That's a weird title, I know but what it means is that this year is Layla's last year of Wee School. Don't get me wrong, I am totally excited that both girls will be in public school, and we will have a blast going through all the schools that Belle has already gone through, it will just feel like something is definitely missing at Wee School for me. I always found joy in watching her carry her little lunch kit to the lunch room, she didn't seem big enough to do it but she did it! I loved sneaking a peek at her when she would play on the playground with her little friends or watch her sleep during my break and her nap time. This year she is in the class right next to mine and I get to see her a lot! However, I think it's bitter sweet and I am planning on enjoying as much of her last year as I can.

This blows my mind!