Thursday, December 3, 2009

Halloween @ Home

Sometime before I took off for Mexico we did all the fun pumpkin carving, costume making, Halloween-ish fun. This was the best time I have ever had carving pumpkins! I just loved watching Gabriel scoop his pumpkin's guts back INTO his pumpkin, it was so funny.







Don't worry, I didn't forget to make sure the kids would have a great Halloween without me. Mia went to Lansing to spend the night with her cousins. They had nursery rhyme themed costumes so Mia decided to be Jill as in "Jack and Jill". Her costume turned out super cute and she had lots of fun (as always) with Ryan, Emma, Katy & Lucy.

Gabriel and Mike flew the coop on Halloween to relax at Grandma Kathy and Papa's house. Gabriel's costume was a shirt I found at Target that said "Mummy says I'm sweeter than all this candy."



Wednesday, December 2, 2009

My Halloween Trip

For Halloween it was my turn to take a trip. I went on my first cruise with Nickie and a few friends that live in Panama City Beach. We had so much fun!!!
I flew to New Orleans (also my first time in New Orleans) on the 30th where Nickie picked me up from the airport after her 5 hour drive. After having a great night in New Orleans (seeing all the people up and down Bourbon Street in there costumes) we boarded the Carnival Fantasy. We had two stops in Mexico on our trip, Progreso and Cozumel. After returning to New Orleans I had about 3 hours before I had to get to the airport so we spent that time walking around New Orleans and enjoying the nice sunny day.
I am glad I got the chance to take this very needed vacation but nothing beats coming home to your family.








Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Then It Was Time For School

I know Mia loves summer vacation but she is always so happy to go back to school (we will see how long this lasts). Here are a few pictures from the end of summer, beginning of fall and Mia's 5th grade school picture. She looks so grown up!

Mia's 5th grade school picture.


Going for a walk.


Waiting for "Sissy Mia" to get home from school.


Mia made this chicken noodle soup all on her own and WOW was it good.