Dragons

Since seeing the movie "How to Train Your Dragon", Mcayden's little dragon toy has enjoyed a second life. He is really creative in his play and used his "go fish" fish to feed the dragon. Yum. Yum. Yum.

(I don't know why the pic of M wouldn't get bigger--they are pics from my phone)

Primary Program

Mcayden insited on wearing a tie today for the annual primary program at church. He had his first speaking part in the program this year. "I follow Jesus Christ by loving my family."
You probably saw me, the mom beaming with pride, as he recited his line from memory. Because I'm a teacher, I was sitting with the kids, a few rows behind Mcayden.

The primary program is always so much fun to watch. The little kids waving to their families, goofing off and reciting their lines. We had our own little John Moschitta, Jr. (The Micro Machines Man) recite an Article of Faith. You could hear the chuckles across the congregation.
Overall it was a very nice program of singing and kids swaying, twisting and moving to the music, dressed in their sunday best. And best of all (for me), seeing my little boy sitting up front in his white shirt and tie making hand puppets and looking back at me with a big smile.

Trick-or-treating at Treatsylvania

We hadn't decided if we were going to take the kids to Treatsylvania this year or not. Infact, this month has gone by so fast, I didn't even realize there was no more time to think about going or not. Lucky for us, our friends invited us to go with their family, so the decision was made.
Mcayden wanted to be a black cat this year and Addison is "Love-a-lot" Care bear. It was fun to make their costumes. They were simple and easy--my kind of crafting.

Karma

I'm lucky I'm still alive. When I was two years old, I was terrible. I put Stain on a quilt my grandmother had made, I spread strawberry jam on every. single. step. from the main floor up the stairs, I stuck my sister's doll in the fire place (into a burning fire) and then pulled it out onto the carpet (starting the carpet on fire). I also fed my sister's favorite teddy bear to the neighbor's dog. Do you see why I say I'm lucky to still be alive? Sadly, I single-handedly put the word "terrible" before "twos".

Well, as Karma would have it, my little Addison has become a little destroyer of sorts herself.
Yesterday, I ran inside to talk to my friend, leaving the kids in the car, doors locked, windows part-way down. I came back out minutes later to find Addison covered in brown and black...dirt? No, it was not dirt, my friend, it was my Bare Minerals makeup. Powder makeup, now all over Addison, her booster seat, the car seats and the floor. She opened every container she could get her little hands on and dumped them. All. Over. Empty containers lay scattered around the floor and under the seats. Oh, Addison.

Mcayden was quick to point out he had stayed in his booster seat and Addison had gotten "my potion" out all by herself. Her little hands were covered, as was her face and sweater.

As I began to gather up the little containers and search for the lipgloss wand, I thought about all the terrible things I did as a two-year-old. "Karma", I thought, has come full circle.

Classic

This is a classic picture I get of my kids. See how they are looking in different directions? No, they are not looking at other people. We were the only ones in the area. As soon as they say cheese, they look away!

Denver Children's Museum

We had orginally planned to go to the Denver Zoo, but decided to meet our friends at the Children's Musem instead. We had never been before--it was so much fun. It reminded me of the Children's Museum in Wa. There was tons to do--- the kids were constantly off in two different directions! Luckily Mcayden played with his friend, Trennon and his mom kept an eye on them as they darted from activity to activity! Mcayden playing on the full-size fire truck. Complete with fireman garb, flashing lights and a siron!

Mcayden and Trennon showing off the fish they caught! No fish stories here!
One of the many play/discovery areas. There was so much to look at, touch and explore. It was so cool!

Addison in the market, doing a little grocery shopping. Whole Foods got some great advertising with this little market. The kids loved it. After shopping, they could go into the restaurant and cook food and serve it up for their hungry customers!
The bubble area was really cool! The kids were able to do all kinds of activities with bubbles, including standing inside a big, square bubble (first bubble pic) and experiment with other bubble blowers, etc. The bubble solution was the best ever--a great bubble every time! I want the recipe!

Sweet Surprises

Mcayden said he had a surprise for us. And what a sweet surprise it was. He made little Lincoln log people of "Daddy and Mommy". Aren't they adorable?! The little piles of mini-logs below our heads are our hearts, "so they can go boomp!"

Flame Out 5K

I had the opportunity to be a sponsor for our local fire dept. fundraising event. They hold an annual 5K to raise money for smoke alarms and other education programs, etc.

Ten lucky winners left that day with new Scentsy warmers, bars and travel tins!

The man who organized the event was so nice! He added a warmer in their "safe house"--a trailer they take around to schools, etc. to show people how to keep their homes safe from fires.

I am so glad I was able to help with this event and to spread the word about amazing, safe candles!

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This warmer was created to honor women with breast cancer. "Love, Life, Hope" spreads a message of hope and support for breast cancer survivors and their families.
100% of the net profits from the sale of this warmer will go directly to The National Breast Cancer Foundation to support breast cancer awareness and eduation programs.
It is $35 that will make a difference today. lifesmellsgood.scentsy.us

Best Day of Rest...EVER!

My mom and sis, Cindy took the kids to Estes Park today to see the elk. They are bugeling right now and there was also a huge Elk Fest up there. .

So, today, while the kids were in Estes, I slept IN, enjoyed a delicious brunch (ginger scones, strawberries, honeydew melon, grapes and a cup of chai) while watching a mini-marathon of "Raising the Bar" episodes on DVD. It was the most restful "day of rest" I have had in a long, long time! It was awesome!

Thank you Mom and Cindy!!!!

The kids are going to sleep well tonight.