And We Made It....

We made it through the month of October and are still trucking...sheesh...this week itself has been crazy !!!

 

Monday we packed it up and headed to Oxford to visit Mollie...the entire gang!!  We ate lunch at Ajax on the square and then visited Square Books Junior, Amelia's request and then stopped at Hollis' Sweet Tooth.   I truly think the Hallelujah Chorus went off when Amelia walked in.   Girlfriend, stopped in her tracks and just stared around and whispered "whoa"

 

 

We had trouble convincing her that these were "real" M&M's because of of all the colors.  

 

 

Once she figured out that they were she decided on the "dark purple, light purple and pink!"  Really what more could a girl ask for...chocolate in her favorite colors???

 

Big Man just hung out while we shopped...he didn't protest to much as long as we let him check out a few ladies ever once in a while.   Seriously, this guy likes his ladies....such a flirt!

 And just for a little random October happening...someone got some snuggle time with Otis...or it should be the other way around.   Otis got some inside and snuggle time.   He was a happy camper.

 We hit up HOOT (Haunting of Olde Towne) with our friends Mary Virginia and her Mom and Dad and had a blast on the bounce houses, carnival games and hayride.   This was a last minute thing, but so glad we did it!!!  The girls had a blast.  However this picture does not convey that.   We decided they were not happy with the wait for the hayride, or were seriously discussing something

 

After letting my plants go this summer...hmm can't imagine why I didn't get a chance to water those suckers....I am proud of my "purple theme" pots.  Hopefully they will survive.   Who knows I may be able to keep plants alive after all.

 

 

 

Amelia had Trunk or Treat at School on Tuesday.   This was new for me.   I think I did well decorating my car, but some people "really" get into this.   It didn't matter, this kiddos could care less...just as long as I had candy to give them!!!

 

They are all lines up and ready to go....She is the Cheerleader!!! After spending Monday at Ole Miss, she wanted to wear her uniform.

 

 

 

 

 

 

We carved Pumpkins last Friday night, but before we carved them, someone had them play dress up....this totally cracked me up...especially the cheer pumpkin!!!

 

 

And we finally made it to Trick or Treating.   We are fortunate to live in a small town where we are able to go house to house still (which is dying off slowly and it makes me sad) to trick or treat. 

 

My mermaid, with purple hair and "fancy make-up" 

 

 

 Best shot I got of her all night....I really think she has been training because she ran for what I know is a mile, then walked really fast for the next mile.   She crashed I had a piggy back for the last little bit.   Needless to say we both had Halloween hangover this morning.

 

 

Oh and where is the Big Man's costume....He had it on and I totally forgot to get a picture.   He was a skeleton or Lazy Bones....I will post the next time he wears it.   

 

And finally, Amelia made the discovery of all discoveries today....Tootsie Pops have chocolate in the center....If only I could have recorded the excited when she found it!!!

 

 

So that's it....we made it through October.   November starts, and things pick up even more pace, but that is completely okay.   We love this time of year.  

It's Not Even Over Yet!!!

October is always a busy month for us...the weather is just to pretty and its hard to stay cooped up.   So here are a few pictures of what we have been up to lately

 

 

Amelia and I enjoyed a lovely lunch outside at Sweet Peppers...Bennett slept through the entire thing!!!

Big Man had to borrow Dad's shade during an afternoon walk because it was so bright
 

My failed attempt at riding ourbike/walking at the park.   Amelia ended up in the stroller and soon passed out.   Mom got a wonderful workout!
 

Her class at school enjoyed the "Round Up" and attempted a class pic!!!

"Benster" got caught up on his Saturday football

My cowgirl all dress for her round up...by the way I made that outfit and didn't even sew a stitch!!!  Spray Adhesive is my friend!!!
 

Somebody shrunk Mommy and  Amelia!
 

Shopping for fall clothes at Target...

She chose the puffy pink one of course!
 

We visited the fair.  Bennett did some people watching.
 

 

Woo and Amelia rode the roller coaster!!!



We have had a busy month and still have trunk or treat at Amelia's school and the Fall Festival.   We also have trick or treating with the church and the 2nd Annual Bolton Pumpkin Carving this Friday and a trip to Oxford to see Mollie  Whew......
It should be a busy few weeks.

I am laughing at myself...

Running is my therapy and running races helps me keep my competive fix under raps...however there are always these people with camera's at races.   Now, it is hard to take a good picture while you are sweating, running, out of breath..etc.   Anyway, this was my first offical race I did after having Bennett.  I was planning on walking and decided last minute to run.   I had no head phones, my pony tail holder fell out so had major hair issues and it just sucked....hence the following

 

 

 

 

 

I was just glad to be alive at this point....and it was hot!!! Can you say HORRID!!! 

 

So I felt a little better when I got this picture sent to me from a friend of mine a few days ago...this was from a race the weekend right after the one above; I still sucked wind and it was not pretty, but apparently I was much happier to see the !

So go ahead and laugh with me...or at me at the fabulous gem of picture where I seriously look like I might die....at least I somewhat redeemed myself with the second one!

It's All Fun and Games Until....

I almost forgot to post on this, but it honestly is just to funny/gross not to....

Amelia wanted to camp out.   Well being the good Mommy I try to be, but not the super outdoorsman, I came up with a wonderful solution!   Lets just camp out in your room.  Sounds boring right....well it is until we pull out the air matress and flashlights and PRESTO...instant "girls" camp out!!! 

Now, lets flashback to early in the evening when we went to eat Mexican.   That sweet little girl I was camping out with ordered a sprite....a rather large sprite was brought to the table and in the confusion of feeding the little man and inhaling my dinner I must have missed the she gulped down all 42 freaking ounces!!!

Fast Forward....Camp out set up, air mattress blown up, books read, girl talk taken care of and ready for bed.   We crashed about 10:00....that is late at our house these days.   Anyway I woke up around 2:30 soaking wet.   My first thought was....seriously...did I drink to much water and wet the bed!!! and then I remebered the sprite!!!  Now let me explain air mattress 101.  Heavier person sinks....lighter person stayers higher.....liquid flows down....get the point.   Miss Priss was high and dry and me, well not so much.    I was soaking wet with PEE.   Yep, camping is all fun and games til Mom gets peed on !!! 

I got up, woke Jeremy up, he took care of the still dry, except for her panties, (she never even woke up) while I scrubbed and showered in the middle of the night!

Needless to say....we are very aware of the amount of sprite a certain little person consumes these days and not sure if we will be doing any camping any time soon.

Like it's His Job...

Bennett started eating solid food last week and Big Man has not checked up!  He no joke gave me a look the first time he ate like "where has this been all my life!"  He takes his food serious....like its his job to eat!!!

 

Also, I have been making his food this go around.   Really want to kick myself for not doing it with Amelia.   It is so much cheaper and really easy.   Of course the benefits of being able to have fresh fruits and veggies without the preservatives it wonderful.  

 

Anyway, here is a video of the Big Man chowing down on some squash and apples....I think he likes it

 

 

 

 

 

 

Did I Mention I Love the Beach

For some strange reason this summer was a tad bit busy and we didn't make it down to the beach, but that is really okay! We have found the secret to beach going... Really it's late September and early October. Sssshhhhh don't tell though. The water is crystal clear .... The tropical island clear, beaches and restaurants are not crowded and its in the 80's so you don't melt AND the water is still warm enough to get in. Oh yeah, and rates are 1/2 if not 3/4 of what they are in the summer.

I am sold on this time of year. Anyway he are a few pictures of our quick getaway. And Bennett did great too. His owners manual worked and he had a blast and was excellent...yeah!!!

Woo had a "big, big, big tub!!" and Amelia took a swim!

Girl time on the beach.

The view from the 14th floor....the water was seriously crystal clear.

Chowing down on her black eyed peas and edamame...my strange eater?!?!

They added the farris wheel...or windshild as Amelia calls it.

"Say WHAT Mom"  She cracks me up!!!

Giving Woo some suga's

4 Months Old!!!

Holy Moly where has the time gone!?!? I know I sure haven't slept it away!!! Big Man is 4 months today and just a cute a can be. He keep growing and growing and growing get the point.

At his last check up he weighed 15 lbs and 10 oz and was 25 inches long!!! He is a big guy.

Dude is still wearing size 2 diapers and 3-6 months and some 6 months for now.

He is taking five 6 oz bottles a day and we just started solids this week. We started with peas and he LOVES them. Pears came next and they were a hit too. He basically wondered why mom had been hiding the good @$!& all this time.

Sleep is still our biggest issue. Well not really. He sleeps great, I just want to sleep more and Big Man want let me :). He goes to bed at 7:45 or 8 each night and sleeps until 6:00 or 7:00 each morning.

Bath time is one of his favorite things. He loves, loves, loves his stroller. Mom does lots of waking and running lately, especially with the nice weather. He is still curious about his sister and is content with tummy time when watching her. He is sitting up with support and tolerates his Bumbo seat.

No rolling for this man yet, I think he is a little lazy. We are working though. He gets mad at me when I make him practice :)

He is being a big boy this weekend and spending the several nights away from home at his granny D's and poppa Marvin's while mom and dad go to the beach. I only sent a 3 page typed "owners manual" to help out. He can be a little high maintenance diva sometimes.

Its really funny, it was this beach trip last year I realized I was pregnant with Bennett and I thought ... Well this time next year I will have a 4 month old . Amazing what can change in a year!!!