Halloween Party!

Today the girls and I made a stop at our daycare for the Halloween party.  We arrived and couldn't get the costume on fast enough for Sydney. Karysn on the other hand couldn't wait to get hers off!  Right away we played Bingo, then musical pumpkins (plates with pumkins on them), toss a spider in a bucket, and lastly we "trick-or-treated" for practice.  Each kid had a chance to hand out a treat that they'd brought.  Sydney was very excited that I was staying there with her, always waving at me during the activites.  Karsyn on the other had wouldn't let me put her down.  Very unusual, I think she was afraid I was going to leave, which I usually do. =)  So she didn't participate in the activities very well. Lots of fun costumes; rainbow brite, strawberry shortcake, batman, football player, minnie mouse, a star wars guy, giraffe, bumble bee, ironman, kitty cat (Syd) and a skunk (Karsyn).   After all the activities time to head home for lunch and a snooze.  What a fun time!  I'm bummed I forgot my camera, would have been some fun pics to share!  I have to hand it to our daycare, they do an amazing job!  We're so lucky to have them! 

The Last Weekend Home....

So last weekend was possibly our last weekend of the year with nothing planned.  So we (after I persuaded Patrick) decided to shampoo our carpets.  Keep in mind the reason I really wanted them done was because a certain someone can't seem to remember to take of his boots when he comes home.  So there was a horrible path up the stairs that lead into the kitchen that was obvious of that.  So after many many hours and a few blisters on my hands the job is mostly done for now.   My husband has vowed to take off his shoes everytime now.  We'll see how long that lasts, he already caught himself a few times and its just been a couple days. 

Starting this weekend hunting comes in effect full boar.  Patrick got drawn for the Camp Ripley hunt this year and he's so looking forward to it.  Then after that its two weekends in MN hunting then two weekends in WI hunting at my Dad's. Oh and Thanksgiving gatherings in there somewhere.=)  Then before you know it December is here, Christmas shopping, holdiay parties and....well its a bit blury but everything usually seems to work out and fall into place amazingly.  Living out of a suitcase becomes the norm.  Ahhh, the holidays!!  Can't believe I'm going to start my Christmas shopping on Thursday already!   Wowza!!  I'm exhausted just thinking about it. 

On the road again!

                               Not sure why the sad face on Syd...she prolly wanted to drive! =)

                                             Two little monkeys!  Sydney and Adyson!!

Last weekend we were at my dad's to hang with the family, as my brother Kris is home on leave from the navy.  The girls and I packed up and headed down friday night.  We picked up Kris at the airport, the girls we facinated at all the people and lights.  We never even left the car!!  Since my brother had trouble finding his luggage we had to make a couple loops around the airport.  Went smoother than I thought. (not knowing what to expect)  We arrived at my dad's about 11 pm,  after seeing Grandpa for a bit the girls headed off to bed about midnight.  I had the honors of sleeping with Sydney the whole weekend!  It wasn't terrible but after the 4th night of being kicked in the ribs and other places I was glad to be done with that! =)  We spent most of the weekend playing outside, the weather was amazing!!  We made a long weekend out of the deal and stayed until tuesday, being that would be the only time for us to see Kris on this leave.  Grandpa made his fair share of four wheeler rides, the girls really enjoyed that.  Its hard to get them off!!    Monday Sami, Ady, the girls, and I packed a picnic and headed to a park in town for a change of scenery.  Grandpa, Kris and Sara made their way to the park too.  After playing on the playground for a while everyone got hot and was ready to head back for a cool down and a nap.  The girls and I headed back after lunch on tuesday.  They were ready to see their daddy, as he had busy weekend of work and was unable to go with us.  

A Maze n Pumkins

Today we went to a pumpkin patch called "A Maze n Pumpkins". We went with my friend Katy, and her girls, Madison & Lauren, and Grandma Doris. We were unsure of when they opened and decided to just wing it and got there about 10:00. We were the first customers of the day, which was nice. We visited the cornbox, which was a big box filled with....yup, corn. Then we decided to head into the corn maze. There were some interesting stops along the way. There was a haunted grave yard, a creepy spider hang out and many grave stones along the walk path. Pepper, a friendly dog, took to Karsyn right away. Karsyn kept throwing her ball and she'd bring it right back for her to throw it again. There was lots of screeching and giggling thanks to Pepper!! Very cute!! Then it was time to pick out pumpkins. Sydney picked a very interesting one. I think the lady said it was a "Blue Moon" pumpkin or something. I must say its not a pretty one at all, its grayish and sick looking. But its the one she wanted to along it came!! Karsyn liked the miniature cute goard pumpkins just her size! Its was a great time! Then it was off to home for lunch and naps!