Happy Halloween!!

Well we have all had a wonderful Halloween! The girls both got to wear their costumes to school for the day and have some carnival fun too. There were all kinds of games to play and lots of candy given out. I even had to wear a costume to work. Of course I took the easy way out and was a doctor, scrubs are very comfortable. I am sure that Grey's Anatomy will be calling any time now after seeing such flattering pictures of me in scrubs.(just kidding)

After school we went by Cary's office to see all his co-workers. On the way over there Kaylee was already picking out candy from her sack to give all of the people Cary works with. I thought that was very sweet of her. They just loved the costumes and made a Big deal out of us stopping by which Kaylee loved. Kaylee told Mr. David the whole story of Ariel and he listened very carefully. It was a real priceless moment. Campbell just enjoyed showing them how she could run around since they had not seen her walking yet. (Most times we visit she is attached to me.) Once we said a quick goodbye we were off for some short naps before Trunk or Treat at our church.

We had never done Trunk or Treat before so it was a new experience for all of us. My Princess Ariel was not sure of what we were doing at first but it did not take her long to figure out the routine. It was so funny to watch her say "Trick or Treat" to the people that we know and them not recognize her with the red wig on. (In case you are wondering what is on Ariel's cheek it is a flower from the carnival at school and the cheerleader has a pumpkin sticker on her cheek.)

After she got tht hang of things we could not keep up with her pace. She was not hard to spot with the bright red hair though. At the end of the night Kaylee only asked for two pieces of candy before bed and then was happy to share with her Daddy and me. I would say it was definitely a wonderful night for Kaylee.

Campbell on the other hand was not too sure about anything until she got her first piece of candy. She immediately dug for it in her pumpkin and held it tightly in her hand. Each time she got a new piece of candy she would put the old piece back in the pumpkin and hold firmly to the new piece. It was so funny to watch her little brain processing all that was going on. Towards the end of the line she got a little brave and actually started walking by herself and dragging her pumpkin. Our little cheerleader seemed to end the nigh happy with a sucker in each hand. One of the suckers was even gone before we got home:)

My smiling Ariel and ACU cheerleader with all of their loot. Funny how a little candy makes the world a much better place.

But it started off so good...

Well the week started off great! I was over the horrible virus I had the Thursday before and both girls were still well. On Monday we went to the Pumpkin Patch with the MOPS group. It was quite a challenge to get a picture of the girls together since Campbell was not real sure about sitting near the pumpkins. She warmed up to the idea a little once she picked out her little pumpkin to take home. They both had fun decorating a pumpkin sugar cookie and listening to the storyteller at story time. It was such a cute place. I never even knew was there when I was in college here. Kaylee had a fun time with her friend Ethan. They chased each other and played a little baseball too. After a quick lunch we were ready for naps and a calm evening.





"I really do not want to be here."



"Is this good enough? I really want to go play."



"What am I looking at?"
"We really like the little pumpkins:)"



Of course that night the virus hit Campbell at around 11:00pm. I felt so sorry for her because she has never been sick like that before. She did not know whether to cry or just sit there in shock. Around 1:45am she went to sleep in her bed. At 7:00am the next morning I called in a sub for me and sent Cary off with Kaylee for school. Campbell seemed to be fine all day so at least she had a quick virus.

Cary went to San Antonio for business on Wednesday night and as things go around here Kaylee got the virus at around 11:00pm. Unfortunately she had the worst virus so far. She was sick every hour on the hour till 7:00am. By the time morning came I was dragging but Campbell was ready to eat and play. I once again called in a sub and then called my sweet friend Lindi to take dinner to some friends of our since I obviously could not. She came by the house to pick up a few things I was suppose to deliver with the food and even brought me coffee and a doughnut. Let's just say that I was really missing my husband. It was a very long day. Lindi again came to my rescue by bringing us dinner too. (Thank you so much sweet friend.)

I was so excited when Friday got here:) Cary returned home, I got to get out of the house for the first time since Monday, and we all got some sleep.

ACU 101

What a wonderful but busy weekend! This past weekend was ACU Homecoming so there was a lot to do.

On Friday night Cary and I took the girls to the Alumni Carnival up at ACU. There were lots of inflatables along with games, food, and music. The girls were decked out in their ACU shirts and looked so cute. It was good to catch up with some friends we have not seen in a while along with friends we see more often and watch our children play together. Kaylee had the best time with Kaitlyn and Ethan,who is her boyfriend of the week.
They even played laser tag together in a space ship inflatable. I would have loved to see what went on in there. She came back with 40,000 points so who knows what went on. She also tried to climb the rock wall with Ethan. Unfortunately she was a little too small to complete the wall but is ready to try again next year. Campbell got to meet Presley and a few other friends. She was just happy hanging out. After we left the Carnival it was time for the Grubbs to arrive at our home for the weekend. It was good to talk and catch up before bedtime.

Saturday was a slow morning for most of us because Cary was the only one to get up and go to his club breakfast. Once we got moving it was time to go to the ACU Homecoming Parade around campus.
Kaylee was so excited about our guestes, as she calls them, to come with us. She also was excited about the Big Purple Band playing in the parade. It was so much fun to see her watch all the floats too. Galaxy and Siggies did a good job on their floats we thought. Campbell flirted with her friend Ryan a little at the parade and gave Amy some love too. It was good to see soem more friends and catch up again too. Once the parade was over we went home to fix lunch instead of trying to fight the crowds at a restaurant. Cary cooked steaks while the kids played.
Kaylee had a lot of fun driving Wyatt around in the jeep along with a lot of other backyard fun. We enjoyed just relaxing and visiting with the Grubbs.
Shortly after lunch I fixed some cookies for our precious friends the O'Rears to have when they came over. It was so nice to see them and look at how much the girls have changed. Kaylee had so much fun with Lauren. They even watched a little Mary Poppins together which Alyssa and I agreed was one of our favorite movies growing up. It was good to laugh together and catch up a little but as is true with all good friends you wish there had been just a little more time. Later that evening we put all the kids to bed and found some time to play spades and do a lot of laughing with Chris and Holly. Another great end to a great day.

Sunday we all went to church together before the Grubbs headed home. We managed to catch up with the Jacobs briefly in class then were off to lunch. After lunch with the Connallys we returned to an empty house wishing that we just had a few more moments together with the Grubbs. We are already looking forward to seeing them again soon.

All in all it was better than we had even thought. ACU has given us so many wonderful friends old and new. The bond to ACU is something that can only be experienced, not explained. "O Dear Christian college we love you..." We are already looking forward to good times next year.

A Super Weekend!!

We had a Super weekend!! I just love a weekend that is packed full of fun times for the whole family.

On Friday afternoon my parents and grandfather came to visit. The girls were both very excited to have them here. Of course who wouldn't enjoy eating at Burger King and getting presents for no reason at all. I also found My Dad and the girls all playing a game together including Campbell. It was a priceless image that I will treasure forever. My Mom and I went shopping at Steinmart and I found some really cute things. (Thanks Mom and Dad.) Cary and I managed to get a little spoiled too,thanks to some great babysitters. We actually went to a movie on the first night it was released. The last time that happened we were without children. I highly recommend The Guardian, it is a little predictable but very good. I am definitely going to have to buy it when it comes out on DVD. That is all I am going to say so that I do not ruin it for anyone:) It was so good to have an actual date with my husband, I felt like a teenager all over again.

Saturday we all got ready for the big soccer game. I can tell that Kaylee is not as into the game as she was last year. Here are the big clues; she is more concerned with her shoes than the game, she skips everywhere, and when the ball is at her feet she could care less about kicking it. There is no pro soccer playing in her future. That's okay though, I mainly just want her to be exposed to different activities until she finds something she loves. After soccer Dad, PaPaw, Cary, and I went to a fish fry in town while Mom stayed home with the girls so Campbell could nap. The fish was great and the entertainment was fun. The family left around 4:00pm and we rested before the party. A little later we went to Andie's Birthday Party. Kaylee and Campbell had so much fun! Kaylee was having so much fun she did not even stop to eat.
Campbell on the other hand ate everything in sight. Who knew that my sweet baby liked corn on the cob? Well we do now. She spent quite a while sitting in the playhouse eating away on her corn cob even after most of the corn was gone:) Too funny!

Sunday was Celebration Day at our church. Everyone is suppose to invite their neighbors and wear casual clothes to church for the festivities afterwards. There was a lot to do during the celebration. We ate free hotdogs and hamburgers along with some delicious cookies. There were train rides in a barrel car, horse rides, and an inflatable bounce house and slide. The best part was the dunking booth. The elders and ministers took turns sitting in the dunking booth while people paid for balls to throw. Talk about some good sports. All the money raised went to the Children's Ministry. I walked away knowing that these men really love our kids to put themselves out there like that. Afterwards we went home to rest before Shepherding Group that night. Talk about four tired people, that was us after finally getting home to stay. You cannot beat a weekend full of family, fun, and friends:)