5 Question Friday

1. If you could be a fly on any wall, which would you choose?
Hmmmmm....I think Avery's preschool teachers. I truly can't imagine what their days are like and the things they hear from 10 2 year olds.
2. Do you budget your Christmas shopping or just get it done without budgeting?
I have always budgeted for fairness purposes, but now I budget so I don't spend too much, too. I hope it won't be long until it is only for keeping the love even, it is so fun to spoil those you love!
3. What is the craziest fad diet you have ever done?
I did South Beach once for a few weeks it works but it is nuts! I have to say feeding baby boys is the best diet I've ever been on!
4. Is there a TV show that you have seen every episode/season of?
I think I've seen all of Grey's Anatomy.
5. What one song always pulls at your heart?
Super Cheesy but I love The Star Spangled Banner and The Lord Bless You and Keep You!!

It's Almost Here

We are getting so excited around our house!

Because Halloween is almost here!!!!

Hanky has been practicing wearing his Bull's Eye hat,

 Avery had cowboy day as a preview to his Woody day!!

And tomorrow Avery, Hank and I are going to celebrate the Birthdays of TWO of our favorite witches...

Aunt Susan Jo turns the big 5-0

 We get to go see her in North Carolina!

Aunt Linde turns the big 2-8 on the 31st and she's going with us to North Carolina so we get to be with our TWO FAVORITE Halloween Birthday girls for 4 WHOLE days!!!!

We hope you have a HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!

Big Text

A few weeks ago we had family fun day at the fair!!!

Avery road the carousel and LOVED it. 

He generally figured out to wave about the time he passed his adoring audience of 5 (I LOVE that our kid has 5 people who will cheer for him while he rides a carousel)

Avery also decided that he is really into car shopping and climbed in and out of every car we would let him.  We didn't make it to the petting zoo or dog show because someone had so much fun in the car building.

I also had big fun trying some fried, crazy food.  We decided that while we have been to the fair before we could still count this as a 30 in 30 since the fair food always changes. 

The participants were Mom, Dad, Linde, Jeff, Michael and myself. 

Fried Mac N Cheese

-we were all pleasantly surprised, it was actually very cheesy and good.  Mom, Linde and I rated it our favorite! 

Fried Frito Pie

-Dad, Jeff, Mom, Linde and myself

-I liked it, it wasn't life changing I think everyone else thought it was just ok

Fried Honey Bun

-Linde, Mom, Jeff, me

-I thought it was okay, they liked it more.  We all agreed you don't really need to fry a honey bun it really didn't change it much!

We also had some tried and true favorite, tator twisters and fried pickles can't be beat and my crazy family loves the corny dogs, too!!

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Avery dined on a big as his face cookie on the bus home from the fair!!

He has decided he loves "Big Text" and asks if we can go see him and get a cookie almost daily!  It sure is fun to live near the State Fair of the greatest state in the union!!

5 Question Friday

It's that time agin...

1. Who is the better cook, you or your spouse?

Cook, me for sure, but Michael is a FABULOUS griller!

2. How often do you talk to your mom?
I would say at least once a day, usually 2-3 and I talk to my sister as much or more

3. Are you adventurous in the kitchen or stick to the recipe?
I am a recipe girl!  I will occasionally make adjustments, but i love having a recipe with real measurments, not dash, pinch, etc

4. Is your second toe longer than your big toe?
ew no!

5. Do you dress up for Halloween? (Bonus question: What will you be this year?)
does a halloween t-shirt and a witches hat count?  that's what i usually wear while i run around like a crazy person at trunk or treat....but this year we just might dress up!

New Family Pictures

Well, you know we LOVE Lisa Woods.  If you want to know why follow this link
http://www.nowandthenphotography.com/blog/

7 months of fun with Hank

Well, I can't believe it is already that time again.  The littler prince is now 7 months old.  We finally made it to the pediatrician  for his 6 month check up and he remains long and lean.  He is also a sweet, happy boy and I am so thankful.  He was a trooper as we tromped all over the fair on Saturday.  While Hank didn't try the fried specialties he is enjoying the world of baby food.  So far I am making baby food again and it is working great.  I never thought I could do it, but wholesomebabyfood.com is my best friend. 

Hank continues to think that Avery is the best in the whole world!  He is also starting to follow in Avery's footsteps and think Michael is quite fabulous.  We are now the proud owner of one tooth, and I think that number 2 is not far behind.  We love our Hanky Panky and will be so proud when he can find his own passy on those few nights he still calls out for a little assistance finding it.  :) 

Embrace the Punkins

 Yesterday we went to the Pumpkin patch.  It was so much fun!  I had a blast with these 2 punkins.

And all these punkins for that matter!

 Avery, Charlie

Connely, Easton, Eden, Hank

We had a good old fashioned study buddy reunion at the pumpkin patch.  Amie, Christi, Heidi and I have come a long way from our days in nursing school!

(I can't decide what I love most about this picture....Connely crying?  Charlie gripping Easton's head?  Avery's blank stare?  Hank and Eden squished into each other and the pumpkin?)

Such cuties!

Isn't he strong???

My new FAVORITE picture.  A big smile from Avery doing his favorite thing a jumping in a bounce house!

     

It sure was fun to see these sweet girls and their sweet mamma's, too!

 His shirt says "frightfully cute," I agree!

I think it is so fun that Charlie and Avery and Hank and Easton will be in the same grades!

Nursing school may not have been the best experience of my life, but I am so thankful for the four best friends I wouldn't have made without it!