Pumpkins

Pumpkin carving was a big hit this year, the girls really got into it. It did consist of the usual groans and squeals of "gross" as we cleaned out the pumpkin insides, but the groans quickly turned to laughs as they carved the faces and worked on their creations.  We had a pretty sweet thunderstorm going on while we were carving, which was a great 'special effect' for Halloween carving.  The girls obviously wanted to make 'happy faces' for their pumpkins because 'scary' is just not their thing. ;)  Kate did hers like a 'Pops Face' and Abby made a happy grin. They were so excited to light them and watch them glow in the dark with the rain and thunder pouring in the background.  Definitely a night to remember and we loved it. It was so fun to have daddy here with us this Halloween for all the events. We are counting our blessings to have him home more with this job, but still grateful for all we experienced in DC. 

32 Years

Brett had his birthday a few weeks ago.  We are inching closer and closer to our mid-thirties now...32 years.  His birthday wish was to 'FLY.' Since skydiving is not in the budget, we got him a ticket to iFly in Austin and he loved it.  I wish I could have taken some clear pictures of his face pressed against the wind while he was in the air. Priceless. He had some hilarious expressions. I think iFly was a definite win for him. Afterwards, we were hoping to go to a fun pizza joint but Abby came down with a fever while we are at iFly.  Since Abbers needed some rest, we ended the celebrations with Papa Johns and a movie after the kids were down. I tried really hard to stay awake during the movie but sadly, I failed.  Poor Brett spend the rest of the night solo watching the movie.  We are so boring right now between pregnancy and early school mornings.  Everyone wanted to crash.  Oh well, I think it was a successful day in the end.  I sure love you Brett, Happy Happy Birthday! You are my better half for sure.

I was able to make a cake, thanks to my cousin Carrie's advice on some good recipes. I just wish my cakes could look and taste as good as hers.  Good thing the cake tasted yummy because the roast I made him for his birthday dinner the next day was not so great. I have the worst luck with roast. Hopefully time in Texas will help me improve in the meat department. ;)

The video below is of Brett flying.  Kate of course had to go 'potty' right when he was about to go in to fly so you will hear her singing the 'ABC's'  to keep her mind of it while I recorded.