{Too young for...}

Fishnets? Nope!

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 Experimenting with a musical theatre costume. We've spiced it up since this picture. The team isn't wearing traditional costumes, instead they are going to be a modge podge to resemble the '70's musical, "Godspell."

It's definitely boot weather with all this rain! Can you relate?

{Grandma Marilee}

Since I last blogged we went to Eugene for my Grandma Marilee's memorial. She passed away in August. She was hanging on her last month of life before going home from complications of a stroke. This was a few days after she turned 77. It was so weird to think she was no longer on earth because she was SO vibrant, spunky, and humerous! She seemed like she was in her '50's. This is when reality hit us about our aging families. I am delighted she is with my grandpa Bill who passed away less than 2 years ago (again, a really seemingly young man) from complications of Alzheimers.

The last two years have been so hard for my mom, an only child. As unfortunate it is that she does not have them right now, I am relieved they aren't suffering and that she is able to take care of herself after spending so much time caring for them.

  

 While we were there we saw our first 3-D movie, at least first meaning in the last 20 years without the red and blue paper glasses.

{Great Wolf}

We went to Great Wolf Lodge during conferences again this year. The kids still love it, even after visiting Evergreen Air and Space Museum. Personally, I like Evergreen just as much or more, although it's nice to be able to swim for 4 hours at the wolf, get out, get back in, and not have to do your hair for a good 24 hours!

 We invited Maisey's friend last minute. A great idea because she always had someone to go down the slides with.

 Halloween is an especially fun time because the decorations are impressive. These are balloons.

 And fun pumpkins like the Lorax.

 This year we had our great waterproof camera and it was a bummer I didn't hardly use it!

Ryley had fun playing with a friend from preschool and Chad was very entertained as usual. I however felt like I was lifeguard watching most the time.

{American Girls}

It's not a secret I LOVE a party, and I also love American Girls too (real girls that is).

They are all so unique and talented in their own ways!

 The theme was pink!

Pink Lemonade

 Pink strawberry marshmallows dipped in pink chocolate.

 Pink Jelly Bellies and pink gummy rings.

 Pink lemonade cupcakes with pink lemonade frosting (there were a TON left, and for a reason, the flavor is unusual for a baked good).

 Pink cherry yogurt pretzels and pink bubble gum.

 Pink "Berry Blast" Oreos, some half dipped in pink chocolate.

 One good boy.

 One VERY patient daddy, and husband.

 13 American Girls and their AG dolls (there are more than 13 dolls because some brought multiples).

Party girls!

 Friendship bracelets, "Girl Talk Jenga," and a hint of the mess!

Twins!

It was a fun night full of singing, Wii dance, and the new AG McKenna movie.

 

{Sport}

 The kiddos, less Maisey (like their crazy hair for school spirit day?).

Ciara and Abbey (the best little sport)!

I want a laser next.

Maybe my next birthday.

 

{SWEETNESS}

I have the SWEETEST little class at church. 

The class is made up of 4-5 year olds and they are all GIRLS!

They've been asking to come over and play and they were able to come over for lunch and play while I was on vacation.

 Dessert (pudding and Oreos)

 Fruit kabobs

 Strawberry cream cheese with strawberries

 Nutella and sprinkles

The spread (with tomatoes and cucumbers)

Ryley even gave it a thumbs up- imagine how excited the girls were!