Trick-Or_Treat!

This post is a little later than I anticipated but that's okay. The Halloween costume reveal is finally here. That is if you don't follow by instagram. If you don't...make sure you do.

This year our youngest was a clown. A good clown of course. It was her daddy's Halloween costume many years ago that my Mother-in-law had sewn. Our oldest daughter was the Wicked Witch of the West. I was pretty apprehensive about the costume being a little evil. Oh well we had fun with it! We borrowed the awesome costume from our neighbor whos friend had also sewn in the past. lastly, Viv was a cowgirl. Our theme this year was your traditional themed Halloween costumes.

We are ready for next year....

My Birthday Weekend!

My Birthday weekend was pretty awesome and spent with loving family and friends. I wouldn't have wanted it any another way. Even though not all the plans go according to, I still counted my blessings and enjoyed my weekend of celebrating.
 Friday night we spent it with my amazing family; my parents along with my brother and his girlfriend and of course all the kids. That was seven kids in our house. Maybe a little crazy, but being with family is what it's all about. We ordered pizza and enjoyed each others company.
 Saturday morning I had a surprise call from my parents; my dad was going to babysit my daughters while my mother took me out for lunch and shopping. Something they knew I desperately needed. I enjoyed the time out spending it with my own mother. I was pretty excited I got 4 shirts and a pair of high waist jeans. Yes you read high waist jeans; I have been looking all over for them. I officially feel like I'm back in style.

 Later in the evening we were off to my birthday dinner date with another couple. We enjoyed dinner at the Bistro Bella Vita, even though we had an hour wait. I enjoyed my free birthday creme brulee and made sure they did NOT sing "happy birthday". After dinner, we were off to bowl. That was the main thing I wanted to do for my birthday. Your never too old for bowling. I had friends already there and my husband's cousin who I also grew up with; small world! I had so much fun letting lose and just being me. Even though I admit I totally suck at bowling. I decided the loser is the the winner.

To end the lovely weekend, we spent our family time as our usual Sundays. Also of course that involves donuts for breakfast and squeezing in a trip to the grocery store. I feel so thankful my husband and my daughters offered to come along with me because my anxiety is through the roof when I'm alone in public. With that being said I am starting for the first time ever an anxiety prescription. This past year I have been emotionally dragged through mud and developed a severe case if anxiety and slight case of depression. Never have I thought I would have to medicate myself; therefore I'm having a hard time with this. On the positive side, I had an amazing birthday weekend and I have an awesome supporting family.

I am asking for all prayers for this prescription causes nausea for the first week starting it. God bless!

Gingerbread Man Crayons

I am not the type of mom who likes to waste things. I like to find a way to reuse them if I can. Ithink of it as saving money, recycling, and being crafty. For instance, my girls love to color. They have a box full of crayons. Every so often we go through the box and pull out all the broken crayons. In all reality who uses the broken pieces? I know my girls don't because they always seem to be sitting at the bottom of the box. Therefore we made a simple craft out of the broken crayons. I'm sure many of you already know, and may do this already. We melt our broken pieces into new crayons. They love them when they are finished.

Melting crayons. 

1.) Peel off the paper on all of the crayons. 

Sometimes we mix colors or make plain colors. 

2.) Make sure you are using a silicone baking mold.

3.) Put the pieces into the molds. You may have to break them even smaller. 

4.) Place your oven at 350 degrees. Once it's warmed up place your mold in the oven.

5.) It usually only takes a couple minutes to melt. So keep an close eye on them.

6.) Once the crayons are completely melted, place them in the freezer till they hard.

7.) Now you may pop them out and you have new crayons. 

My daughters love when their crayons are finished. They are excited as if they are brand new, and I didn't have to waste the broken pieces by throwing them away. Plus I saved money by not having to  buying new crayons. 

The Pumpkin Patch Adventure

We couldn't have picked a better day to venture out to the pumpkin patch. Sunny skies and 60 degree temperatures. It is one of our favorite fall activities as a family. We have been going ever since we had our first daughter. In fact, before then. It was our first official date before we became a family! Therefore it has a lot of meaning to us.

We first enjoyed the petting zoo and visiting the animals. Then we were off to Klackleville. Which is a little mock of an old town they built on the farm for the kids. 

Of course we can't go to a pumpkin patch without a wagon ride. We took the wagon ride out to the pumpkin fields to pick our pumpkins. The girls really enjoyed the ride, especially Helen. It's always an enjoyment watching the girls find that perfect pumpkin. Good thing we have a strong dad because we like big pumpkins. The girls tried to be big helpers, but some were just too heavy.  

Once we chose our perfect pumpkins we jumped back on the wagon and headed over to the corn maze. The girls weren't too thrilled with the corn maze, so we didn't last long in there. it was fun while it lasted. To end the pumpkin patch adventure we stopped by the fire and enjoyed some relaxation time. I definitely needed it and I'm sure they did too.

Whats your favorite thing about the pumpkin patch?