Sweet Indeed

We started with a pancake breakfast with Scott.  Always such a treat!

My biggest thrill of the day was voting.  We stood in line for awhile.  I was surprised to see so many out taking part in the early voting.  I loved having our whole family together doing this.  Maddie peered into my voting booth.  I quietly told her about what I was doing and showed her the special way we have to make our marks in order to cast our vote.  She was so interested.  I am so very thankful for the chance to vote in this election.

A picture of our vegan chocolate cupcakes, to prove that you shouldn't feel sorry for vegan people like us.

Mmm . . . isn't he yummy?  I mean, isn't that cupcake yummy?  :) Hee hee

Here is our adorable bunch.  We have a vampire, a turtle, a dinosaur and a bunny.  

Thanks so much, Mom!  The costumes turned out so well.  I only sewed the spots on Kalen's shell and made his hat.  Mom, you are amazing!

One of our neighbors carved this clever jack-o-lantern.

At last, a lollipop.  

Sneak Peek

Here's our Bradyosaur

Halloween Comic

Carving With The Kids

Since, Grandpa and Nana were generous enough to give each of the kids a pumpkin, they were all able to come up with designs for how to carve them.  They took out a sheet of paper and drew out what they wanted their pumpkin to look like once it was carved.  Julian was able to carve his himself.  This was a huge thrill as you would imagine.  Scott carved the rest of the kid's pumpkins out, saving the seeds along the way.  

We were able to toast our seeds in the oven and they came out great.  I am so glad we have this sweet tradition.  

Maddie's

Julian's 

Brayden's

Kalen's

What A Treat!

My Mom and Annette came into town to see us.  They have been taking care of my grandma, so it had been awhile since we had all been together.  Our time was sweet.  Mom brought all her sewing stuff and worked on the kid's halloween costumes.  She is so talented.  She just whips things together and makes sewing look easy.  She made a vampire cape for Jules, a bunny costume for Mads, and a turtle costume for Kalen.  Annette had found a super cute dinosaur costume for Brayden.  I'll save those photos for later.  I can't wait to show you all their costumes.  :)

We are so thankful for my mom and Annette.  They love us so well.  

Thanks for all you do for us Mom.  You are amazing!

Nighttime Expedition

I took the kids out after supper last night.  I told them we were going to do a nighttime observation.  My kids are used to observing nature, but not at night.  We were hoping to see some critters, or at least hear some.

It was freezing cold, but we were determined to have ourselves an adventure.  It was short lived, but it was fun.  We giggled a lot.  We got back inside and I asked Brayden if he had fun.  He said, "Mommy, that was dangerous."  I laughed so hard.  

They're Back!

After a wonderful weekend with Grandpa, Nana and Aunt Shanda, the kids are home.  We were so tickled to get our hands on these cuties.  Scott and I enjoyed our alone time, but we missed them like crazy.  

So, the honeymoon is over.  I sit here with about 5 loads of laundry behind me needing to be folded.  I need to add to my plans for homeschooling and plan our meals for the week.  I am so thankful for my family.  I am refreshed and ready to dive into a new week.  

Loving This

We are taking it all in.  Currently, we are at Scott's favorite coffee hot spot, Open Eye Cafe in Carrboro.  This is where he does a lot of reading and writing during the week.  I tell ya, this is a rough life.  Music in the background, rustic atmosphere, the smell of coffee and the room full of people doing what we are.  Almost everyone in here has a laptop out, coffee mug on the table and working away.  Scott is reading an article.  I just finished crocheting a baby hat and reading a magazine.  This is awesome!  I think I am going to do some homeschool planning now. 

You all like my new glasses?  We went for a little stroll down Franklin Street last night.  We stepped in this crazy little thrift shop.  Ever just wanted to buy something fun and kooky?  

Tonight we might take in a movie.  We don't do the movie theatre thing much.  When we do go, it is a real treat.  I think that is the way it should be.  

I miss the kids like crazy, but I am loving this time with Scott.  Sure do love this guy.  

I Did It

Well, I handed them off.  They were, clearly, super excited.  Nana met us at a Barnes & Noble and bought the kids some books.  Then, if that wasn't enough, as my kid's smiles couldn't get any wider, she had brought them each individual baggies full of snacks for the remainder of the trip.  What an amazing Nana!

Scott and I are off to enjoy our weekend.  All smiles here.