Best Costume!

Tonight was the ward Trunk or Treat and because we are on the activities committee I thought we should show support and dress up. One of my wonderful sisters in law offered for us to borrow one of hers for Madi, and I have a great classic that I figured I would wear. So, I decided to go through the Halloween boxes to find something for Kevin. Well, I didn't find anything for Kevin right away, but I put a bunch of things on Madi (that's where the Devil picture came from.) Because I was having so much fun I put all kinds of thing on her, even things that didn't fit. That was the begining of my scheming. I put an adult size Raggedy Ann wig on her and she looked SO cute. (Like a red hear cabbage patch doll.) So them I kept digging and found a Raggedy Andy wig. BINGO! I rummaged up some clothes that we already had and we became the Raggedy Family. We ended up getting awarded best costume at the Trunk or Treat (just because we have the cutest baby!)

And, a side story... Shout out to the AMAZING MAMA of mine who made this Raggedy Ann costume I am wearing. When she was in high school she made this costume for a work party (circa 1978) . Since that time, my brother wore it in high school, I wore it in high school and then when I left for college I stole it. I have worn it every Halloween since 2003. Ghetto, I know. But at least I get dressed up, I bet that's better than most of you! So that's the fun of this costume. Oh, and just to reward you for this extra credit reading that you did, here is another cute picture of Madi. I just can't get enough.

Happy Halloween!

This is only funny because she is such a good baby.
Maybe I'll try to make up an angel costume later.
I think I've been having too much fun going through the boxes in the attic :o) Clearly, I found the Halloween Accessories box.

It's been a while

So, what have we been up to?

Not much, but let me make a short story long...

Unfortunately, when I have an obsession there is no time for anything else. Latest obsession, yes I confess... I read all the Twilight books. I just finished the last one today. My friend brought it over for me to borrow on Thursday night. 2 days, 3 nights and a neglected family later, I'm done. I really enjoyed the reading, but I didn't like that I spent so much time reading it. When I read I have to read consecutively or I forget what is going on. If I read and then I watch a tv show, all of a sudden both plots flow together and I have to reread the last chapter. Anyway, obsessions like that are not healthy for me. It was fun, but I shouldn't have sold my soul to the books. Definately a fun story, and if I ever get to where I can read a little, set it down and walk away, I would love another series.

Gratefully, I did have some distractions.

The best one was that my mom visited! While she was here she took on the project of teaching me how to can fruit. We canned some beautiful peaches and the most delicious applesauce. (Side note: Mom can you send me those pictures to post on my blog? :o) I'm sure everyone is dying to see a peach.
That was actually REALLY fun. I don't think I'll ever have the motivation to do it on my own, but it was great project and I feel like a better woman having had the experience.

For those of you who are wondering about cost effectiveness of canning, what we learned is that applesauce is only worth it if you wait until late Sept or October to get apples when they are cheaper...then you save money as compared to the grocery store. (Even though we probably didn't save money, I'm still counting it as worthwhile because it tastes SOOO much better then the store stuff.) As for the peaches, as long as you don't factor in time (you have to consider it a fun hobby, not a job purely motivated by $$) it was totally worth it. The peaches taste so much better and it costs about the same to can a quart as to buy a pint. BUT, if your time is money you're better off at work and then buying the peaches from the store.

Oh, but those of you who have no self control...this may not be for you. I've decided to kind of pace myself so that I have peaches all through the year. Without restraint half of all that work would already be consumed :o) Yummmm...
And half of the applesauce wouldn't have ever made it into jars.

Big thanks to Momma for her sportsmanship and dedication. MVP for sure.

All that freshness and estrogen got me inspired, so then I tried my skills at homemade salsa. The first batch was delicious, the second I still need to fix. (When making salsa, don't forget garlic and salt or it will taste like, well, it won't taste.)

In addition to my domesticated skills, Madi has been working on a few skills too.

She's been practicing her big smiles... and her super pouty face



She's officially found her fingers...

and I can't get them out of her mouth for a single picture.

Beyond that, I went to a Lia Sophia party that was super fun. I'm not a big jewelery person, but it sure was fun to put it on and pretend I was that sassy.

Oh, and one last thing. MADI ROLLED OVER TODAY. Poor Kevin didn't see it because he was Home Teaching, but I'm sure she'll do it again soon enough. Cool thing, it wasn't even a roll over out of hatred of being on her tummy, it was just her playing and then all off a sudden she found herself on her stomach. It was actually pretty funny to watch the process and then see the confusion when she was turned over and I hadn't touched her.

Cute baby!

Mommy and Madi

This was a couple of weeks ago, but I thought some of you would appreciate it (namely my mother :o)

We just snapped this before church.

I love this girl!

MK Update

So I just thought I should let you know, I am NOT going to sell Mary Kay. Nothing against Mary Kay, I like their products, but I think it would be a little false for me to sell makeup and promote buying a lot of makeup when I wouldn't do it myself. (I've had the same eyeliner since high school! I'm sure that isn't sanitary.)

For now I think I'll stick with the thrill of my life - home, Kevin and Madison. I need to get all that under control and then MAYBE I can consider income opportunities.