The lights on our tree

I wish I could see, I wish it everyday.... not really. I get so annoyed trying to get the true effect of the lit tree with my camera. This has been a yearly issue, year after year.

Anyway, it is a senseless complaint since it is only once a year!

As directed by my sister, I used mesh instead of ribbon. However, I only decided to try the mesh after the tree was decorated. I broke a few ornaments so I plan to "switcharoo" next year.

The kids had a blast decorating the kid tree. The pencil tree will not hold many more kiddo ornaments, one can only hang so many hand prints. But thank you Jesus for those little hands!

I spy our elf, Nick Jr., up there too. I bet he gets a daily eye & earful. I am glad the walls don't talk!

Manic Monday

Back to the grind this week, I kinda feel like Claire. I wish someone would carry me!

Is it Fall or just a farce?

With a touch of Fall this week, we busted out the winter clothes. Rain for 2 days allowed for rain boots, really cute ones!

Will even scored a pair of WalMart cowboy boots. They are cowboy/gangsta/superhero boots, what a mix!

I hope they last as long as the cool spell.

Pumpkins and more

I had major visions of harvest, fall pictures at the pumpkin patch this year. I even purchased a blue pumpkin which has looked absolutely grand on my porch. The stellar pumpkin still did not lead to perfect pics. But, who is perfect? Only Jesus, as I tell my children!

Claire dressed up as Junie B. Jones on Friday for Character Day of Red-Ribbon week. If you have a first grader, you must know Junie B. There is a chance you may also have survived or even TAUGHT during red ribbon week in the great land of America. By the end of the week, I seriously considered Xanax to face one more day of red-ribbon mania. Oh, I kid...maybe.

Of course, if I had darlings like Junie B. Claire or Mad Scientist Faith, I may have reconsidered the mania. Making green slim causes anyway to stick around.

Speaking of sticking around, Will found these gloves before our 7:30a.m. soccer game arrival on Saturday morning. It was a brisk 48 degrees, so he decided to stay warm, for the rest of the weekend. No kidding, he has not taken those gloves off.

I think the Bee was pained to hang with the Hollywood Diva & Spiderman.

Her mood lightened as she ate chocolate. I am sure it will also brighten my week!

When we were discussing costumes, Faith took her time deciding what she would like to imitate. One day after school, she said very emphatically that she wanted to dress like an 80's girl. I refrained from saying, "Oh my GAHHHH!" I said my usual response, " We will see." Her response, "I just want to be an 80's girl for the poodle skirt!" Oh, for heaven's sake...gag me with a spoon, get your generations straight! :)

Happy 4th B-day Will!

Dear Will,

You are Mama's special sweet boy. I love you so much and I am so proud of you. I pray you continue to grow in wisdom and stature like Christ. I pray you have a humble heart for the Lord like your Daddy. I pray the stubborn streak in you is used for God's glory and allows you to be strong in Him. I pray you would keep your eyes on Christ as you walk each day with him. Do not look to the right or left but look to His word to guide you.

Sweet Will, I hope your mama remembers to wash your sheets so you do not have to sleep on the plain mattress anymore. I also hope she keeps the fridge stocked with celery, yogurt & cheese. We would not want you to suffer without eating. I hope your sisters always adore you and you grow up learning to appreciate a girl's emotional state! Grasp the drama around here and learn to laugh like your Daddy's side of the family. Mommy is still learning too. Laughter is good for the soul. Thank you for your kind words and your love for me. I will love you forever, my baby you will always be. I love you to the moon and back.

A boy & his cake

Random for Fall

I thought the kids looked especially cute this morning so I had a great plan to capture the cuteness with my camera. However, my camera was dead so I had to borrow Faith's camera. The monogram on Claire's shirt tied in the hot pink & gray, but puppy stole the glory!

My darling nine year old has 3 tests today, Science, Social Studies & Math. You would not believe how smart I am becoming. Ha!

W is almost turning four. This morning I asked him why he got in bed with me last night. His response, "even though I am almost four, you said I will always be your baby." True enough brother.

I must think I am the Nester decorating my mantle. $5.49, thank you Ellis Pottery!