K. celebrated in style, of course, and is now the big 4! She had a great week (apparently we celebrate the week we were born now.) How 'bout the cake this year? It has only taken me 11 birthdays (all three kids total) to make one that actually looks like it should! (It is supposed to be Diego by the way.) Thanks to all who called, sent cards, email, gifts, and to those who traveled to see the little princess. Much fun was had by all, especially Miss K.
The month of October was here and gone...and with it I hope the illness that seems to have plagued our household. We were grounded for Halloween as K. began throwing up about 12 hours before we were to drive to my parent's house for a big celebration weekend. But, what are you going to do? We did get in the pumpkin carving before the puking started, so that was a plus...and she was better by the time we went to trick-or-treat and when you are 4 that's about all that matters! K. was a ladybug this year (and yes, I made the costume...it has since fallen apart at the seams, literally, but it did the job). M. is a "recycled" giraffe and is the cutest little giraffe since K. wore it two years ago! P., once again, suckered us into two costumes. At school, he was The Scarecrow from Batman, but on Halloween night he dressed up as a football player. Not just any player mind you, but an LHS Wildcat...complete with regulation eye black and wristbands(thanks Papa!). They all looked great! The kids had a great time trick-or-treating! K. was much faster this year and made it for four blocks before she'd decided enough was enough. P. made it about 6 blocks and instead of using his trick-or-treat bag, he donned a backpack of sorts. It was full to the brim...needless to say, a lot of that loot wound up in his classroom for kids to "purchase" on Fridays. M. was in awe of the entire concept. She had practiced saying "trick-or-treat" which came out sounding more like "tick, teet", but it worked. When the big moment came...she froze; however, she looked so darn cute in her giraffe costume she scored some candy anyway. We made it home before any fits ensued, got warm baths, had a few pieces of our favorites, and snuggled up for a good night's sleep. Enjoy the pics!
