That ONE Time

There was this ONE Time I put effort into Trunk or Treat...and here it is the photographic proof.  I LOVE Trunk or Treat at our school but I don't usually do much in the way of decorating.  I don't know why, I think just because we are usually always rushing around to even get there in time.  But this year was the year, I was ready.  I mean I had a little kid that couldn't argue with my antics, I had to right?  Right.  So we turned the good ole mini van into a Gumball Machine to match the princess. Precious.  The boys had a blast as usual, running around with their friends and getting more candy than we could eat in a year.  Success on all accounts this year.

Gumball Machine Overload

Get prepared.  There is going to be a major gumball machine overload in the near future, starting now.  I had a lot of fun making Everly's costume this year and she looked ADORABLE...and I took 1 million pictures to prove it.  I even dressed her up one day all by herself before Halloween just to make sure I got a "good" picture. I ended up with about 20, all looking about the same, but I just can't pick a favorite.  She's still at that perfect sit there and smile age and this time she's wearing a ridiculous headpiece.  I mean COME ON, do you blame me?  This is post one of like three, and I'm not sorry even a little bit.

Our Little Pumpkin

No, this is not Everly's Halloween costume.  Turns out we just like dressing her up.  Chad was doing a Halloween 5K and was taking Everly along so we went ahead and dressed her in theme.  When in Rome right?  I mean who wouldn't want to run with this sweet pumpkin?

Lenz Field Tournament

Last baseball tournament of the season...and we went out with a bang!  This team was on fire this particular weekend and they crushed the competition.  It was an out of town tournament too so that always brings with it a bunch of fun for the kids (and parents).  There was a lot of swimming and running and yelling.  I'm sure the hotels just LOVE these tournaments.  It was a bit chilly, but we all survived...even the princess.  Now we have to hang up the cleats and countdown the days until spring training begins!!

Nolan's Birthday...Take 2

Now it was time for Nolan's friend party.  The problem is we are so busy this time of year finding a day to do said party is next to impossible.  Except when you have a random Friday off of school!  So we had some of his school buddies over for the day to hang out and play "Minute to Win It" games.  Not gonna lie, I think they were a hit.  I had actually put these games together for a work conference that I was doing and thought hey 10 year old boys will like this just as much as the old folks.  And I was right.  I think they might have actually been better at the games too, but I'll keep that information to myself.