November Fast Day Photos

It's official she can sleep anywhere!

Happy Halloween

On Thursday night the girls went with my friend Jenn to a Trunk-or-Treat at our church while I had to attend a meeting. Before hand I tried to get pictures of the girls in their costumes but it wasn't easy...Emma was on the move but I managed to get a few ok shots of her. Allison wasn't moving but she makes the most interesting faces sometimes so getting a good picture of her is also a challenge. I love the close up picture of her...when did she get so grown up?

And these little Ghosties are what we had for breakfast...scary huh!?!?!

This is the House that Jack Built!

Halloween Craftiness

We decorated our pumpkins today here is the before shot... And here are some afters and during photos
Aren't they lovely?!?!

I got the idea for this cute wreath from my friend Jenni. I changed mine a little bit and I am very happy with how it turned out.

So Far This Week...

I took dinner into a lady from church who just had surgery and I thought I would make a festive dessert for her. I saw these on Bakerella and had to give them a try...super easy! These pictures are for Grandma...the girls love all their new clothes. Emma cried when I took her monkey shirt off to be washed. And look closely at Allison's face in these pictures...so many emotions!
We went to build-a-bear for family night because I found a $5 off coupon for each girl so we got 2 bears for under $20 not bad!?!? Allison's Polar Bear is named Fuzz Ball and Emma named hers Go-Go.

Let the Halloween Fun Begin

Allison is going to be Minnie Mouse this year My mom sewed her costume and I made her ears. She couldn't find her yellow shoes for the pictures but there will be more Halloween adventures where I can get the whole outfit in one shot.
Emma is Ruby from the books/cartoon of Max and Ruby. My mom sewed her yellow jumper and I tried to paint the little designs to match but Emma was helping...let's just say they are far from perfect. Luckily Emma can make anything look cute. I looked everywhere for a purple colored shirt and couldn't find one...the closest thing I found was a purple t-shirt with polka dots so...I cut the bottom off and attempted a collar...it will have to do because that's the best I can manage:)

Today the girls and I braved the crowds at the Sea World Spooktacular...We loved all the bright colored decorations and fishy costumes. We did have to wait in some long lines but they moved pretty fast and the girls didn't mind. The girls got some candy and a few other treats like mini bananas, peanut butter, and pip squeak markers...I liked that it wasn't all candy and so did the girls surprisingly. It was a fun start to the Halloween season.

Bedtime

Emma knows if I see her come out of her room at bedtime that I will put her back and shut the door. Apparently her new trick is to come out of her room but not round the corner so I can see her...seriously this can't be a comfortable way to sleep.

Nap Time

Emma kept coming out of her room during her nap time yesterday so I shut the door and let her cry. This is how I found her ...toys everywhere and her asleep on her tuffet.

Another Stained Shirt is Saved from the Garbage

I found this cute dress idea from my friend Rebecca's blog . I didn't think I had a shirt to try this with but then I remember that one of Ben's old shirts had a big stain on it and was in my get rid of pile. So I dug out the shirt and was bummed that the stain was right in the middle ...but no worries I added a pocket and a painted flower that covers the stain quite nicely. The sleeves aren't the same as the tutorial because there were also stains on the sleeves...however I used the cuff of the shirt (it was long sleeved) as the straps...I was hoping to turn the cuff into a little ruffled sleeve similar to the tutorial but the cuff wasn't long enough to gather so they became straps. Thanks Rebecca for finding that great tutorial!