Happy Halloween 2013

The 2-day heavy rain fall stopped just in time for a wonderful evening of trick-or-treating.

Daddy, albeit under the weather, took the girls around the neighborhood. The girls loved every minute! With some damp, humid air, I love how Morgan's curls multiply. I'll take 'em while they last!

Whooooo's that in the Pumpkin?

Our long weekend started with 2 sick kids on Thursday (flu & strep) - lots of homework, Saint project,
Cat in the Hat play (our first disappointing play at Main Street), and carving pumpkins/roasting pumpkin
seeds on Sunday. Plus, Mom & Dad ran the Houston Half on Sunday morning in the rain! All good fun.

Regan designed her own pumpkin this year (the cat) - and she even cut out the ears & nose on her own! Morgan actually participated this year, but preferred to compile the seeds and then clean the gooey containers! I used Morgan's bedroom theme (the owl) as her design. Whooo could resist?

Pumpkin Patch

I'm pushing the pictures this month. I'm accepting any smiles that they are willing to offer the camera! :)

Barn Time Fun

Loving the fire pit and roasted marshmallows.  Smore time!

Cold weekend in Blanco! We attended Caden's soccer game on a very chilly Saturday morning.

Playtime

Who needs expensive toys?

Halloween Preview - Cleopatra & Miss Peacock!

Perhaps we should always take pictures in costumes, because the girls were all smiles throughout this photo session.  Up first, the background that did NOT work for these particular outfits!! :)

These backgrounds are much improved! [Sadly, the "pretty" side of Morgan's wings are not seen!]

Regan had lots of ideas, but once she put on the Cleopatra costume, she was sold. Plus, it fit her perfectly. I was hesitant b/c I wanted to ensure that she knew who the person was in history. She replied, "Of course I do, Mom, she did this, this, this..." Bottom line, she knew more than me! 

As for Morgan, her only criteria for a costume was a tutu & wings! And yes, I know that the actual peacock is a male bird, but I don't expect to see any boys running around in a peacock costume. My choice for MEE must be okay b/c 1)  she loves it & 2) even Gymboree is selling a peacock costume this year!

Fun at Kids in Action

Morgan attended her best friend's 4th b-day on Saturday at Kids in Action.  Love the bright colors & smiles!

Morgan's Progress

Morgan has updated her "G" in her name, yet reverts back to the typewriter "g" as well.  This was the first paper where I saw both her first and last name written. Love projects that use their little hands!

Pretty Handwriting ~ !

Regan's handwriting continues to improve - especially when she takes her time on special projects!

Something's Missing...

Yesterday, Regan lost her first tooth!  It had been very loose for a week, but she waited until her math test began to pull it out!!  Then, she forgets her tooth in her desk (but it is now safely in my hands this morning)!!  We hope the toothfairy will come back tonight to find the tooth!  I still remember being so excited when she got her first tooth...now I'm supposed to be excited about her losing her baby teeth!!