Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!

This year Granie and Grandpa spent a wonderful week with us over Thanksgiving. We ate our way through the week with turkey day - and several trips to Jimmy Johns which Granie and Grandpa loved!!

It seems I have an issue with taking pictures when we are with family, as I have just one this time. I really need to get better about this family picture thing . . . .

Halloween 2009

Once again, I don't have many pictures of this wonderful day.
It started with wearing our costumes to school,

where they had a parade and parties in the classroom.

Little Kat was a witch.

Here are the girls, getting ready to canvas the neighborhood. Sarah is a Skelanimal. Kaiden is a princess and Kate and Ella are witches.

It was a bit chilly this year, so we had to bundle up under our costumes. Here are Ella, Kate and Lindy having some snacks and getting warm after trick-or-treating.

Career Day 2009

Rockstar

Physical Therapist

Hat Day

Today is Hat Day.

Kate opted for the furry pink, diva style.

Sarah chose a zebra sequined one.

Ackerman Farms 2009

Today we took a quick trip to Ackerman Farms to get some pumpkins for our Hallween theme in the front yard. It was intended to be a fast trip so we could keep decorating - no hayrides, no corn maze, no tour from Farmer John.

Of course we all know about intentions . . .

Our plans changed when we saw the face painter. Holy Cow! If I still had my Supermom Cape it would be taken away yet again. This lady was fantastic! She makes my face painting look like a two year old did it. So we got waylayed, Superdad was patient with us; I think after 18 years he knows how I am about face painting (and balloons.) I'm not alone on this right? Doesn't everyone like face paint and balloons?? Maybe I'm just a kid at heart, but here are three little beads of Supermom wisdom for you:

1. Balloons make everything more fun. Even if mom or dad carries it for you.
2. Face paint and fake tattoos are like balloons. Fun! Get them, enjoy them and get rid of them before bed.
3. It's fun to wear costumes (Superdad and I are going to be Nick Jonas and Hannah Montana for Halloween this year.)

Happy Fall!

Fishing With Dad

We joined a lake club this year. It's not fancy but it's fun. They have a swimming area, a beach, docks to fish from, you can fish all over the lake and even go out on a small boat or canoe. At night and in the fall you can make bonfires and cook out in one of the many gazebos. Supermom joined the club so we could go swim with our friends and hang out at the "beach" during the week. I never thought that Superdad would end up loving the lake so much. As it turns out he's a fisherman. Who knew? I've only known the man for 18 years (eeeek, I'm old) been married to him for 13; you'd think that would have come out by now . . . I wonder what else I don't know about him?? Does anyone watch Dexter?

Yeah, I'm fishing. Do you like my purse?




I got a fish!!
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See my fish?
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Sarah is quite a fisher-woman.

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I got a fish too.
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This is fun!

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I just have to say that camera phones ROCK!! Superdad is not a camera guy. He doesn't think to bring it anywhere and one day these priceless photos appeared on my laptop. Thank you AT&T.

No More Uniforms

Having left Catholic school everyone is asking how Sarah likes not having to wear a uniform. Well it's probably easier just to show you. These are some of her choices for the first week. I have to say she's gotten better since the first few days of school and she's really defined her own style. I'll be sure to post some new pics soon.

I LOVE my Skelanimal hoodie.

Once a Gap Girl, always a Gap Girl.

Justice is still cool.