Funatics Halloween Carnival

Our neighborhood group had a carnival for the little ones and it was AWESOME! All the mothers chipped in and did their part to make it an amazing carnival for the kids. There were so many fun booths that the kids could go to and after they finished each booth, they got a different colored ribbon tied to their wrist showing that they had went to that booth.

I was in charge of the music (for the Monster Mash), napkins, cookies for the decorating booth along with icing and decorations and my main booth was the picture taking booth. I took the pictures of all the kids with our very gorgeous backdrop of haybales, scarecrow and pumpkins. Then, after every picture was taken, I ran back home and printed them so that we could make a Picture Magnet to put on the fridge. Here is how Danny and Austin's magnets turned out:


Each mom was in charge of a booth and handing out candy when it was time for trick or treating. There was pizza, drinks, games and fun for all. It was such a great day.

Here is a list of the different booths we had:
- Prize bag decorating
- Pumpkin painting
- Mummy wrap
- Costume contests
- Coloring station
- Monster Mash
- Potato sack races
- Cupcake and cookie decorating
- Picture station

It was so wonderful for the whole family to come and be a part of this spectacular event. It is a great memory we will cherish. Thanks to Melissa and Donetta for such great organization and to all the moms who participated in make this event so wonderful!

Bicycle playdate at Springwoods Park

The kids had a blast! This was such a fun playdate. Thanks Amy for organizing this.

The weather was perfect and the kids got to see that "other kids" ride their bikes as well, even better. Wow, who knew that kids could learn to ride bikes at such an early age. No training wheels or anything!

Cute pics of the boys

I couldn't resist these pictures, the kids looked so cute. This was before Danny went to school one morning and the kids were feeling like listening to mom. If I could, I would take a picture of him every morning... they are so wonderfully cute and I don't want to forget ANY day. I know that I will look back on these and have such warm feelings.

Keepsake Schoolwork

Here are a few items that Danny has worked on at school. I will keep a few for keepsakes but I'm not sure how long they will preserve, so I thought that I would take photos and blog it so that I have the memories always.



These are just a few of the tons of work he has brought home. He's getting really good at coloring, writing his name and cutting with scissors. It amazes me how much the kids learn in Pre-K, much less kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, etc. Everyday he comes home singing a new song and telling me what he learned that day. I'm really proud of him but I'm also a little sad thinking about how quickly he is growing up.


The other day, I told him that he would have to start saving his money so that he can go to college and be a doctor (or lawyer or Wal-mart greeter or Santa Claus; it changes on a daily basis). I told him that I would be so sad when he left. He looked at me and said "Mom, I won't leave you, you can come with me to college!" I laughed and told him that when he grows up, he won't want me to go with him to college or anywhere else for that matter and he shook his head and said "No, I want you to be with me". My heart melted.

Playdate at Kathy's house

This was a little playdate for our kids of the Rockin Mommas group, a group I've been with for over two years now. Our friend Kathy hosted and it was a great morning.

We went before Danny had to go to school so that he could get a chance to play with friends as well. But what a mistake! Danny started throwing a fit when we had to leave and telling me that he didn't love me and what not. I guess the next morning playdate, I'll have to not go or I'll have to leave Danny with his father to catch the bus.

Nonetheless, it was a great time while we were there and Kathy and my friend Michelle made such awesome quiches! Loved every bite of them! Thanks Kathy for such a nice morning playdate.