Halloween Party, Parade & Concert

CKhad her first Halloween party, parade and mini Pre-K concert at school today. O and I were able to join her. We had a great time, but we missed Daddy.

O was SO excited to be able to stay at school with big sister. That just made her day. I'm not looking forward to Wednesday when she realizes she doesn't get to stay. The good thing is, O and I have a mommy and me class starting on Wed. that should help.

It was wonderful to see CK with her friends in school. They are all so cute. We even got a class picture. O sat next to CK for the class picture and circle time. CK was so good at including her little sister in everything.

The Pre-K classes got all together and sang about four Halloween songs for the parents. It was wonderful. I recorded two short mpg movies of those. I wish I knew about the mini concert. I would have brought the video recorder. Next time.

We had a wonderful time. The girls came home tired. CK is starting to get a cold. We'll nap this afternoon and out again for trick-or-treating tonight with Daddy. We can't wait.

Since I made the girls their costumes and we have been talking about Halloween for weeks, CK has been asking me what I'm going to be for Halloween. I finally thought of something I could do without purchasing a whole costume or making a costume (since I don't have time now). Mary Poppins! I have to put the flowers on my hat, but by trick-or-treat time I'll be ready! Check tomorrow for pictures.

Decorating for Halloween

Last week the girls and I were just getting home from something and CK says, "Mommy, our house is the only house in the neighborhood that is not decorated for Halloween." Okay, goodness. How dramatic. About 1 out of every 10 houses decorate for Halloween in our neighborhood. I did want to decorate. I've just been a little busy making their Halloween costumes. I have all the stuff, so I told CK we would do it that afternoon.

We did and it looks great. Both girls helped. They loved decorating. The wind took care of some of the cob webs on Friday, but it still looks great. What do you think?

Pumpkin Patch

We went to the pumpkin patch one night after dinner with some friends. The girls had so much fun seeing the rabbits and going through the tunnel made of bales of hay.

CK was scared to go through the tunnel at first. Then a little boy let her borrow his flash light. I went through with her and she was fine. O went through with the girls friend, K, and she loved it. She didn't care that she didn't have a flash light. O was holding K's hand and she was fine. It was so cute.

The girls picked out a pumpkin each and we went home. What a fun evening.

A Day at the Mall

Yes, my girls LOVE the mall. I know, I'm in big trouble. They get it from Mommy and I LOVE it! The three of us are going to have so much fun at the mall when they are teenagers. I can't wait. Daddy better start saving up.

We had several errands to do at the mall this past week, so we spent a good number of hours there. The girls were so good. They had so much fun. I thought I would share some pictures with you.

Two mall highlights for them are the rocket in Old Navy and the playground. You would think I never take them to the park. There is just something about the playground at the mall they love!

Ironing Board Cover

I've had my ironing board with same cover on it for about 16 years. I thought it was time to get a new cover. Especially since I am getting cross marks in my clothing when I iron.

I thought I was so smart when I bought an ironing board cover at IKEA for $5. What a deal! When I tried to put the cover on, it seemed way to small. I thought that was funny, but figured in Sweden the ironing boards must be smaller. Oh well, I'll return it.

Today, I finally, went out and bought a cover for a standard size ironing board at Target. Went to put it on. Again, it seemed too small. About 1 or 2 inches. I checked the package - it did say standard size. I even measurred my ironing board to make sure. Yep. Should fit.

OH MY GOSH! It took ALL my strength to get that darn cover on that _______ ironing board. Good thing I didn't care about my nails, I think I broke a few. There really should be a warning on the package - Takes extreme strengh to put cover onto ironing board.

Now that I finally have a nice new cover ON my ironing board, I'm ready to make Halloween costumes. The easy part!

In preparation for Thanksgiving....

I guess I won't have to go to the grocery store and buy a Turkey. One might just walk up to my front door!

The girls and I were on our way out of our neighborhood this morning for errands, lunch, and a playdate. CK is looking out the window and asks "Mommy! What's that?" I tell her I don't know, you need to be more specific. She asks again, "Mommy! What's THAT?" I look over and there is what I believe is a TURKEY. A real live Turkey.

I stop (there were no cars behind me or coming toward me) I look in my side mirror and the Turkey is running down the middle of the street toward my car. I tell CK to look out her window the bird is going to run by.

I start driving down the road out of my neighborhood. I look off to my left side and there are about 10 Turkeys walking down the street. I couldn't believe it. I just HAD to stop and take pictures. It's not every day you see a bunch of wild Turkeys walking and running down the street.

I guess I DO living in the country! First wild Pigs and now wild Turkeys! Goodness, what's next?

Note: If you double click on the pictures you can see them full size.

"Hold your sleeve."

We were getting ready to bring CK to school this morning. I put a long sleeve shirt on O and I was trying to put her sweat shirt on.

I told her "Hold your sleeve." She just stood there looking at her sleeve. I knew she didn't understand what I wanted. I took her left sleeve and put it IN her left hand and told her again, "Hold your sleeve." O took her right hand and held her left sleeve/arm! Oh my gosh, it was SO FUNNY!

After I stopped laughing I tried it again. O did the same thing, but looked at me with a smile and said "That?"

Trying not too laugh too much I took her fingers and closed them with the shirt sleeve IN her hand and again said, "Hold your sleeve." She seemed to get it this time - enough anyway so I could put her sweat shirt on without her sleeve up at her arm pit.