Happy Halloween 2011

We got to start Halloween a bit early this year with the Three Springs Hallowen Festival on Saturday.  Drew was out of town on a rafting trip.  The kids and I met up with some friends and hit the streets of Three Springs.  

Scary Witch and Vampire.

Disco Dad, Skeleton and Scary Witch.  Dylan wasn't sure what he was going to be until an hour before they left.  Thankfully, he has a trunk full of costumes to choose from. 

Winnie was feeling a little left out so she decided to put on a costume, too!

Jumping Horse

When Holli began horse back riding lessons the first thing she wanted was to learn how to jump.  Now, two years later she is doing it!  She is having so much fun jumping Tigger. So excited for her to start competitions next year. 

 

The jump is about 12 inches.

Motocross

Last weekend we went to our friend Johnny's Motocross race in Aztec.  Johnny is a great kid that Dylan just adores.

 

  

 Dylan and Johnny

 Johnny on the right.  I couldn't believe how much air they got.

More air!  Johnny was so good and came in 2nd!

Now, of course, Dylan wants to be a motocross racer. Here he is dressed for a race.  Ski helmet, swim goggles and a life jacket under his jacket for padding.  He is so creative!

Happy Birthday, Drew!

Happy Birthday to my better half, Drew.  I feel so lucky to have found such a wonderful husband and father.  We have so much fun together and I can't wait to see what the next 50 years has in store for us. 

I found this Dr Seuss quote on another blog and thought it was so perfect for the way I feel about Drew!

You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.

We celebrated with a Cajun Boil...

and Gooey Butter Cake.

Pumpkin Patch

We just spent a nice week with Grandma. We love when Grandma visits and it was extra special that she was here for my birthday. Unfortunately, I did not get any photos of the birthday celebration but here are some from the Pumpkin patch. We went to Sutherland Farms in Aztec, NM and got some great pumpkins.

 Kids showing off their pumpkins.

 Holli's fingers got smashed right before we left for the pumpkin patch so she had to wear a sling!?!

 

Strong boy holds pumpkin!

Visit

 We just finished up a nice weekend with Deron, Tina and Mimi.

  

Deron and Dylan playing

We watched Holli play soccer Saturday morning.  

 

Enjoyed donuts at Doughworks

 

 Celebrated birthdays and an Anniversary at Steamworks. (I don't think I cooked all weekend :)

 

Mimi, Drew, Holli and Dylan

Today we are getting ready for Grandma to visit.  She'll be here this afternoon and is staying a week.  Yay!

It's Snowing!

I can't believe that is is only October 6th and it is snowing!  I hope this is a sign that we're going to have a good winter!

Patriotic Potatoes

 Our neighbor brought us some potatoes from his friend's garden.  He gave us a red potato, white potato and blue potato. The kids thought it was pretty neat.  We've never tried blue potatoes before.  I'm happy to report they were pretty good.  To be honest, I thought they all tasted the same but the blue were the most fun to eat!

Home Alone

Oh my...I am home all by myself tonight.  Dylan and Drew are camping and Holli is at a slumber party.  I do believe this is the first time in at least 8 years that I have spent a night all alone.  This calls for a good movie and something sweet to eat.  I'm going to try and enjoy this night.