Halloween Night

Will (an aviator), Kate (Snow White), Harry (Houston Texan, Andre Johnson)

Kate LOVED her light up "high heels."

We let each of the boys have a few friends over for dinner, trick or treat and a sleepover!

Lord, help us!

I love these lanterns and I only get to use them one night a year!

One of Will's friends as Michael Jackson

One of Harry's friends.


The whole gang.

Sorry the quality of my photos is not that great. It was so hectic getting everyone fed, ready and on their way. I was lucky to snap any at all. Looking at them, I wish I had slowed down and planned my shots better. Oh well. Everyone had a very FUN night and that is what matters!

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween

from our littlest pumpkin!

Reader help and Dave's celebration

Thank you for all the kind birthday wishes for Dave. He really IS that wonderful! I, on the other hand can be impatient, moody, and perfectionistic. So, he balances me out:)

We had a great time celebrating Dave's birthday. We invited some friends out for Mexican food for dinner. The fun came to a SCREECHING halt when Kate started choking on an enchilada and we had to do heimlich maneuvers to dislodge it. THAT was scary. She chokes frequently and we cannot figure out why. This is the 3rd or 4th time we have had to do this and we have had other close calls. I thought once her tonsils were removed, it would be better. Anyone have any ideas/suggestions? I am hesitant to take her to the doctor right now because she is actually healthy and everyone at the pediatrician office has the flu.

After dinner, we had tres leches birthday cake at home (not the boys--too much dairy and gluten). It was my first time making and it was delicious. Here is the recipe.

To all my shopping buddies...Help please:

I had a great long black cardigan (thin cashmere and merino wool) that must have had a run in with a moth when we moved. So, I am looking for a replacement and cannot find one anywhere. I LOVE long black cardigans and think they look so chic with a crisp white shirt and jeans. If anyone has seen one, please let me know. I desperately seeking one.

Happy Birthday to the LOVE of my life!

He is an incredible father. In fact, I do not believe there is any better....

He dances with princesses...

And gives them flowers when they dance alone....

He cooks...

He cleans...

He bathes the kids...

He makes birthday pancakes...

He traveled to China (without me) to bring our daughter home...

He is a loving husband and takes care of me. He embraces me just as I am.

(and as Jodee reminded me, he arranges spa weekends for me with my friends!)

He teaches our children by example.

He is selfless and giving and strong and funny.

Today is his birthday and I love him!

One of the greatest blessings of my life is that I get to be his wife.

Happy Birthday Dave. You are so loved!

Our week

I am shocked that a week has flown by again. Life is just busy, busy, busy. Everything is good. Here is what we have been up to lately.

Miss Kate learned to write a K, so she wrote about 300 on our driveway....

She is so proud of herself. She can also write the rest of the letters in her name and she is very close to putting them in the correct order.

I finally finished my "Boo" pumpkins. I put the letters on the opposite side in reverse too. Harry thinks it is a riot to turn them around so one side reads "BOB" and the other reads "OOO" That Harry!

Speaking of Harry, he had a busy week... two soccer games and a Judo tournament. He won 1st place in the Judo tournament and earned a big gold medal. We are very proud of him.

Fall has finally come to Texas and we enjoyed a beautiful day at the botanical gardens today....

My cute little Judo champ...

Kate playing in the bamboo

The boys looking for creatures. We did see snakes, lizards and butterflies.

Kate did manage one monkey bar on her own:)