Last month I shared what my comp and I did for September, and thought I would do the same for this month. Usually we do our V.T. on the second Tuesday of each month, but this month one of our sisters that we teach was out of town, so we did it today. A little late, but it's done ;) This idea can be used for any month or season of the year. Sorry, I didn't get a picture of the finished, all put together project but here's the idea...
Made some "witch shoes" from scrapbook paper found here Mine were more like Halloween shoes instead of "witch shoes"
Whipped up some cake pops of all scary sorts
Pumpkin pop!
I wrapped the cake pops in little treat bags with a black bow, then stuck a few inside the shoe for our gift this month. You get the idea right!?!
P.S. I actually only dipped a few cake pops, I had the Sister Missionaries over, they wanted to learn how to make them, so I let them have at it :) Skylee had a great time helping to make the faces too!
Yes...A Pumpkin PILE! These pathetic places don't even deserve the term "patch", it's just sad around here. As tradition would have it, we took the kids to pick out a pumpkin this weekend. We found a good one, over priced of course, but a good one. .
Just have to vent a little here...the other day Ryan came home from work, went to his laptop to work on a research paper for his current class, and the computer's hard drive had CRASHED!!! I was sad for him since he had a lot of really valuable documents on there, but was happy it wasn't our main computer. Then I realized that ALL, I mean ALL of the pictures/videos of Parker's birth, hospital stay, coming home, and so on were only on HIS computer! They are GONE. It's been a couple days and I'm still so sad. I just had backed up all our other pics/videos recently but not the ones on his computer, since it is pretty new still. We've been through losing pictures before (when our moving truck was stolen) but I at least got most of my pictures back, this time they are gone. Thank goodness for blogs, all 5 pictures are better than nothing I guess.
Today our Coast Guard station had a morale event for all the families. They brought out their 64' boat and took us for a fun ride (that's the rare part), had great food, bounce house for the kids, and good company at the St. Mary's waterfront park. Summer decided to stick around here for quite a while, but today finally we had some really nice weather! Skylee thought the boat was so fun, it was pretty cool to go out on it and check it out! It was nice to meet other wives, and some of Ryan's coworkers.
You've got to try this recipe. I found it here at Skip To My Lou and knew I had to give it a try and I'm so glad I did! Ryan LOVED it and I thought it was pretty tasty too :) The recipe calls for kosher salt , I didn't have any so I just tried using regular salt. Don't do that, it's better left without the salt if you don't have the kosher. Believe me...I usually salt everything, but this doesn't need it!
Roll out Pillsbury pizza dough to a rectangle. Top with favorite toppings (mozzarella, pepperoni, spinach). Tightly roll like a long cylinder, keeping the filling inside. Tuck in ends. Coat with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt. Place cylinder, seam side down, on baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees for 12 – 14 minutes. Let rest. Slice on the diagonal and serve with pizza sauce on side.
Not many days like today exist around here, or most homes I assume...but I has some SPARE TIME! *gasp* This week I worked on organizing the places in my home that usually I don't have time to keep on top of, like my closet or office. I spent some of my day making these little things with Skylee. She loves to make things along side me, it's pretty fun to see some of her creations!
Chesecloth Ghosts from Martha Stewart. You can find the instructions here. (Thanks Aarean for sharing these a while back! Told you I was going to make them.) *For these little guys, liquid starch is required...I didn't have any on hand so I mixed up 1 cup water (cold) with 1/2 cup cornstarch. Stirred while it heated up on the stove, worked like a charm :)
small Fall wreath: I used things I already had. I didn't really have a place to put it, so it's hanging on my front door til I find a better home. Now, if only I could find a REAL pumpkin patch around here...
Like most kids, both Skylee and Parker love to be tickled. I've been told that when I was little I would say to my Dad "Daddy, let's laugh"... code for- tickle ME! Like most adults, I can't stand it now :) So while the fun lasts, here's a sample: Sorry for the horrible audio, I must have had my finger over the microphone,my bad :(
Skylee has been so excited for Halloween. She however, cannot make up her mind what she wants to be. When I ask her, there's a different answer every time. So I'm making up her mind for her this year :) We've been having fun with her dress up clothes to get in the mood. Here are a few pictures from the other day:
I just can't figure out where the time goes! These 6 months have gone by so quickly, and he's growing up so fast.
Parker: *still loves his bottles more than solid food! *enjoys being able to sit up *loves to talk and squeal *loves his "ducky bouncer" *still a Mama's boy *smiles at everyone *happy baby *loves Skylee and thinks everything she does is hilarious *enjoys watching our dog *loves books, songs, and playtime (especially with Daddy)! *wants to eat every 3 hours at night *puts everything in his mouth *won't have anything to do with baby food *is keeping his blue eyes *loves water *loves to be tickled *has the best toothless smile and laugh *is my favorite little boy in the whole world :)
These last 6 months have been great, he makes us all so happy. He is a joy to be around! The next 6 months will be full of learning: how to crawl, walk, maybe speak even a word or two,and eat and sleep better! So many things to look forward to! We love you Baby P!
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine You make me happy when skies are gray You'll never know dear how much I love you So please don't take my sunshine away!
Made some "witch shoes" from scrapbook paper found here
Whipped up some cake pops of all scary sorts
Pumpkin pop!
