Monday, November 16, 2009

Fabulous Find!

We were playing in the basement tonight when Addie decided to explore the closet down there. This is going to sound ridiculous, but we really had no idea what was stashed in there, but holy cow did we hit the mother load! We found 10 years worth of props, accessories and outfits from Halloweens and theme parties past stuffed in a storage container! Wigs, glasses, hats, even a spotted cow outfit. Addie was in heaven and we all had fun playing around and dressing up tonight.

Princess vs. The Pirate... a Swash Buckling Showdown

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Pinkalicious! (Rockin' the side pony!)

In case you're not familiar with the children's book series...
Pink, Pink, Pink. More than anything, Pinkalicious loves pink, especially pink cupcakes! Tah-Dah! The finished, oh, so yummy product of our labors this evening in the Reusser household kitchen... cherry cupcakes!
Pink is my favorite flavor! It makes my tummy feel so good!
(Direct quote from my Pinkalicious Princess)

Making sure each cupcake receives just the right amount of sprinkles for some of her buddies at daycare tomorrow... but just the big kids!

Yesterday, we were shopping with Nana and she bought me a fancy cupcake from The Cupcake Camper. I was so excited because it had pink icing and rainbow sprinkles. I was so proud to carry around my cardboard box that contained a little bit of heaven on earth. We walked to Boarders bookstore to purchase the new Fancy Nancy Christmas book. It was in this store that I became distracted by sparkly toys and mini gadgets when my mother noticed my cupcake had fallen out of the box, splat on the floor. I was crestfallen, that's fancy for sad, but mommy said we would make new ones together!

Friday, November 13, 2009

Birthday Weekend Recap...

Happy 30th Birthday Allison!!!

We gathered with a great group of friends on Saturday evening for a surprise birthday party for Allison at Khona Grill. Jim did a great job making sure to his little lady felt special!

Happy "29th" Birthday Amber!
Friday night was a girls' night out for sushi and drinks in celebration of Amber's birthday.

Tuesday, November 03, 2009

Bedtime Prayer...

Each night, Addie and I say our prayers together. I prompt her to give thanks to God for 3 blessings each night. Tonight's responses made me laugh and then tear up. The first thing she said she was thankful for was "Disney World". The second thing she was thankful for was "the pet store". The third thing she said was "yourself". I asked her if that meant she was thankful for herself and she replied, "No mama for yourself." I then proceeded to ask her if there was anything she wanted to ask God for and she said, "a brother or a sister"... baby girl, we have all been praying for that one!


Sometimes it's the littlest people, with the biggest hearts, that gives us the most hope.

Sunday, November 01, 2009

Halloween Night...

Fancy Nancy
I have been so excited for this night and it's finally here!!!
Daddy is my chauffeur, my red wagon is my chariot!
Nice effect Teressa... I'm diggin' the festive spirits in your yard!
Ding, dong, Miss Debbie... I am here for my treats!
I hit the jack-pot with Trick-or-Treating! My neighbors ROCK!!!
Now it's my turn to give treats out!


As you can see... I did this all night with much eagerness!
And to top the night off, we celebrated Grampy's birthday!
I Love This Guy!!!

Children's Museum...

Natalie, Zach, Addie & Bria


Senior Picture Pose...
She was actually wrestling "Tick Tock" but when I looked back through the photos, I cracked up when I saw this one!
We spent Saturday morning with Julie and the kids at the Children's Museum. Addie adores her cousins and we enjoy spending time with them. It's always fun exploring through the eyes of our kiddos!

Tricks and Treats...

Painting pumpkins is a treat!
I asked Addie what her pumpkins' names were. I told her she could pick any name she wanted. She named the pumpkin with the glasses, "Emily" and the others are "Claire" and "Their Mommy". (Sorry Amy - I guess you are a pumpkin head!)
Trick!
I've got a "hand" on these Halloween tricks!
Look mommy there's a hand in the middle of the floor!
AHHHH - it's in the candy!
Addie thought she was pretty funny playing "tricks" on mommy the other day!

Play Group Halloween Party...

Crazy Kid on a Sugar HIGH!!!
I love my mama... always willing to be a goober with me!
Decorating the cookie for the 3rd time...
(Notice the evidence of black sprinkles around my lips - GUILTY!)
In my book the icing is the best part of any treat. I wised up and skipped the decorating... why not when you can simply lick the icing off of the knife!!!



Abby, Ella and Cole hosted a fun morning of playing, dressing up and decorating cookies with all of our best buds. Everyone looked darn-tootin' cute in their Halloween costumes. Good times!