I just love this time of year, but wish it wouldn't have me going in circles and whipping my butt in all the things that must be done. Every year I vow to slow down, enjoy more, stress less, craft, bake and enjoy all things gingerbread. While some of these things I will do with ease, others I will not. You get the picture! Before I dive into all the holiday bliss, I need to play catch up in November.
Although our Halloween and trick-or-treating was postponed this year due to Hurricane Sandy, it did not stop us from celebrating at home. We had mummy treats and mashed potato ghosts for dinner followed by some serious pumpkin carving. Ha! I just loooove roasting the seeds. My favorite!
We finally had our Halloween five days later. The night was actually mild and the kids had lots of fun going around the neighborhoods.
Next up, we had a special birthday in the house. My baby girl Turned TEN. .. NO WAY!
I don't know how this happened. She is now double digits. That's a big deal to kids.
We had a spa themed birthday party. It was so fun. We had manicures, pedicures and facials. Honestly, ten year old girls are funny when they get together. I had put lots of time and effort in making this day so special for Hannah and wouldn't you know the things they thought were the bomb about the party; The Pizza Delivery Man and the teen Boys playing Hockey outside. That's right, apparently, it's cool to ask the pizza man for his autograph and make signs for the older boys outside. Jeeez . . note to self, next time just hire those boys to play hockey on said birthday. Too Funny!
We had our first snowfall in November and to my delight, it was short loved. The kids played in it as much as they could until it quickly melted away. Dear snow, please don't come again until Christmas time. Thanks! A grateful Mom!
