Halloween

J is for Jack-O-Lantern

Well we didn't carve a jack-o-lantern, but we decorated one. His name is Frankie. Wednesday night at church we had a costume contest. There were really scary costumes and very original costumes...lil' girl playing in mom's make-up and the poparatzee. Pumpkin carving wasn't as messy as we thought but very creativs. Scary desserts consisted of popcorn hands with candy corn finger nails and cookie fingers. We played Zombie, a halloween version of Marco Polo where the zombie moaned and everyone moaned back and then Monster Mash Dance. The kids had to dance like a monster and when the music went off, freeze in their position. It was hilarious!! Tonight we went Trick or Treating and visited a few of the ladies from the church. This halloween was so much fun! We now are getting ready for the Holy Ghost Weenie Roast. I am very excited but also very tired and ready for this weekend to be over!!

I is for Ice

So, I got to keep my friend Alyson's little girl Jessie for a couple of hours while her and Curtis, her husband, and Chris went to a meeting. She brought her two favorite games, Don't Break the Ice and Memory. It was pretty fun. I had never played Don't Break the Ice before and it was cool! When we got to the end of the game I noticed Jessie putting her hand under the ice. I asked 'What are you doing?' and she informed me she was keeping the ice from falling! LOL How convenient!! Brian, my brother-in-law came over and we played a few games of Memory and Don't Break the Ice too. Even though we had Jessie's favorite games, she had more fun helping take care of Colby. Jessie helped feed Colby his bottle, bathe him, rub lotion on him, put his clothes on, etc. Anything that needed to be done, 'she could do'!! We had a good time and by the end of the night we were sitting in the chair watching and singing Hanna Montana.

H is for Home Sweet Home

I have to catch up, Heather is so far ahead of me!!


Home? What do you think of if someone asked about your home. Well, for me the first thought would be my house. I used to live in a trailer, some called the Love Shack and now I live in a small, brick house. I always wanted a big house, one I could build and design myself... Now I am thinking a little different. This house that I describe is my home, not just my house.

My home...my safe haven. This is a place where my family lives, sleeps, eats, etc. We feel safe and comfortable here. This is what Colby knows as his home and where he will grow up feeling safe. It doesn't really matter what it looks like or how big it is. When someone walks in, it may not be spotless and perfectly clean (although I try real hard to make it that way constantly) but it's always our home. Our homes describes who we are by how we decorate, what's laying around and even how busy we are! I would hope that when someone enters the door they feel the love that our family shares for each other and for them. Maybe one day I can relax on the cleaning obsession!! Our home is open to friends and family. Some of the youth even consider it their second home. I have a basket full of clothes that have been left after all the mud ridin' expeditions, I am sure they have to be missed!! It's a place to get away from everyday life, a place to relax. Movie nights, small talk, llooonnnnggggg talks, sleep overs, and so much more. Sometimes I forget about all these things...I walk in from work and start that 90 to nothing cleaning spree, thinking I can clean my whole house to my expectations and cook supper and spend time with Colby and Chris...YEAH RIGHT!! It's a vicsous never ending cycle! LOL So my challenge to everyone would be to think about your HOME, not your house, and consider the important things that make it your home...I am going to try more and more everyday to enjoy the time I have in my home while I slow down from going 90 to nothing (previous blog)!!

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