Halloween for real this time....

We woke up early and carved our pumpkins. Miles had so much fun stabbing them while James and I tried to figure out what he wanted us to make.

James did a silly face, and I made a truck pulling a trailer. Miles did not like getting messy at all (surprise surprise) but overall it was a lot of fun.

That night my boys headed out dressed as soft ball players. We didn't want Miles running around in that lion costume that was too small, and he was beyond thrilled to dress up just like his Dad. Miles came home with plenty of treats and James came home pretty tired from pulling him in the wagon from house to house.

Happy Halloween!

Some Assembly Required....

James and I got a new bed frame finally! All of our furniture is second hand off craigslist or was given to us, so we were shocked at prices when we looked at buying a bed frame. I fell in love with the white leather ones online, but couldn't find any locally and was too afraid to buy one online for 1100$ without seeing the quality of it. Our solution as always....."Let's make it"

James built the bed frame and cut out the head board and I upholstered the pieces. Then we took it upstairs and James did his magic assembling all the pieces. I wish it only took as as long as it took me to write about it ;)

Halloween Sneak Peek.

Here we are at our ward's Fall Festival. They had hay rides behind a tractor and games for the kids to play. Miles was a lion....roar! and I scrounged together a cowgirl costume at the last minute.

Here are my ferocious men during the trunk or treat. We bought Miles' costume on Ebay (surprise, surprise) and it was smaller than we thought, or really, Miles is bigger than I though. He was a good sport.

Most of the time he wore the costume without the hood, so it didn't get pulled up so high. He didn't win the costume contest for his age range, even though James was a judge! I guess he was trying to be objective but I thought he was a winner.

Cakes, and Cakes again....

Last weekend I was able to do some cakes! I was so excited to get my hands in icing again. I had a friend who's boy/girl twins turned two and so we did Zoe and Elmo.


Then there was a baby shower for some fellow "Army Wives" It was my first event without James and I was so happy to have the cake as a conversation starter. ;-)

It was a double shower so I did..."buns in the oven" Cute huh?!

Just like Dad.

Here is Miles sporting James' high school baseball cap (notice that it almost fits his giant head) and swinging around an all star mini bat. These are two of his new favorite things and they sleep in his room now.

Here is another just like Dad moment. We are working away on our never ending home projects and Miles loves to be a big helper.

October Fun

We went to the local pumpkin patch and picked our pumpkins for Halloween. Miles loved all the action and kids around.

Miles popped his first balloon animal so I went to get him another one and found my men by the pond watching the ducks.

And to top it all off we got "Booed" by a neighbor of ours. Its like a version of Halloween tag, and now we get to "Boo" two more families over the weekend. Can you tell that Miles was thrilled!

What is.....?

1. about the size of a large mango
2. six inches long
3. wieghs eight ounces
4. loves to kick
5. 19 weeks old
6. keeps me up all night


...Yep its the baby in my belly! We are so excited that we are expecting baby number two on March 3rd! and....Its a boy!

More Cake

I got my first cake order in Georgia came from my neighbor across the street. We ran into each other in the grocery store and it came up that her son's birthday was around the corner. Of course I let her know what I did, and that I would love to do a cake.....little did I know she was having 150 people at a 13 year old birthday!

The theme was "Luau", but all the boys wanted was their football numbers somewhere on the cake. Hopefully some of her guests liked it and asked for my info. ;-)

Backyard

We have a lagoon that winds behind the house and last night the fish were jumping out of the water, so James and Miles got in on the fun. It was so adorable to see Miles throw in his bread and bits of corn, but he was quick to leave when the throwing was done.



No pants necessary at our house. ;-)

A little Organization

My husband's skills continue to amaze me! We had some great built ins in the house, but for the life of me I couldn't figure out how to use them in a way that didn't look all cluttered and crazy.....exhibit A

So my fabulous husband made me doors!!! Doesn't that look so much better! Now I can toss whatever I need to in there and just shut the door! Miles knows which one is his to put his toys in and then James and I each get one for things that we want accessible, but don't have a place for.

We also have a great mudroom, but it was the same situation. I didn't even know what to put there....

But now with doors, and three bottom drawers it's totally functional.

Since I don't have a pantry in the kitchen (I know, its ridiculous) I am using the one side as an overflow of food storage. Its perfect! Thanks honey, I am still so impressed that you made me doors, drawers, and that they match the house so well!