Just Having Fun

We have really enjoyed having Meighan.  She is such a good girl. Bandit loves her.

I am glad she brought her winter coat - we have had some rainy, cold weather.Meg loves to cook, so we decided to make a cake for her to take home for Mommy, Daddy and Alex.She chose lemon!!

This is the first time I have used my Wilton Cupcake Pan.

So far so good.  We had some batter left over so we made cupcakes for us. They were yummy.

The cake was good, but as we were decorating it the weight of the icing was too much for the soft cake and it started to slant.  I think using the cake mix was a big mistake.  Next time I will use a bundt or pound cake recipe.

Meg loves sitting on Grandpa and watching "Enchanted".  We watched it 3 times and had a blast dancing each time.  I think this is one of my most favorite movies in a long time.

Sami's 3rd Birthday!

Meighan in Samara's room - she made friends with some of the girls.Pin the Tail on the Donkey!What fun!Castle cake made by Monica.  Very cute - much better than a store bought cake.YUM!More fun outside.  Aidan raking the pile.Then joining in the fun.One of the Mom's joined in the fun. Good Sport! Her kids loved it.

 

We had fun!  Happy Birthday Samara!

Having fun with Meg

We are having fun with Meighan.  She is a girly girl, which I love.  She loves makeup, dressing up and going shopping! 

Isn't she cute at her little vanity?

Meg is a good little eater and she will try new things - but Mac and Cheese is a favorite.Cupcake finger nail polish.  Lots of yummy colors!She loves these little tangerines.On the way to a party - A little nap on the way.

Meg painting my toenails.

First Day Home From St Louis

We didn't get home until late on Tuesday night.  On Wednesday we got Meg settled in and she and I went out to run some errands.  Doesn't she look cute?

So Sassy and Photogenic.

We went to the library and got some books for Meg. Tomorrow the library has Story Time - we will ask Grandpa if he will take Meg - I have to work

  Then we went to the grocery store - we bought one of Dave's favorites - marshmallow treats.  I made a big meatloaf - we love leftovers for sandwiches.  The corn on the cob was so good.

The day went by so fast.  It was fun hanging out with Meg - we are enjoying her so much.  She misses her Dad, Mom and Alex - but we are keeping her busy!  I have to return to work tomorrow so Grandpa and Meighan are on their own.

Getting Ready for Halloween

It amazes me how popular Halloween has become.  I love the fall for many reasons:  college football games, cool weather and especially watching the kids having fun and preparing for the big night.

 Not only the kids have a blast but many adults join in on the fun also.  Dave found this wolf mask and hands - perfect to go along with our Little Red Riding Hood.  I just hope the kids aren't too frightened - Bandit was - he couldn't figure out that crazy mask.

We are ready to head west.  Dave delivered Halloween goodies to all of the other grand kids before we left.  Kari, Lance and Emerson are heading to Disney World for the holiday.  I bet it will be even more magical than usual - have a safe trip!