Just imagine--- 5 kids, and 8 adults. We take 2 SUV's and put the 3 older kids in with the guys (HA HA) so us girls can chit chat while the babies are in the back talking to each other and then nap. We drive to Columbia, SC to Boo at the Zoo. Never been there before- now.. i will tell you this will be a yearly thang until the girls just dont dig it anymore. All dark, lights EVERYWHERE, foam machine, magician, and random tricK *OR* treat booths everywhere..
this pic- something just so pretty about twinkle lights and palm trees. Maybe because it makes me think of tropical island, my pre-baby bikini bod, and cocktails!
A dance floor with a DJ playing halloween music- now lemme ask you THIS.. A Zoo has KIDS. WHY on earth would you play the "Michael Jackson thriller song" knowing he's a bit of a creepster with kids?!
Jonothan *Christa *Noah - I wish ya'll could've been there last night when he pitched the funniest fit about how there had not yet been a pic of him up on our blog. He said he doesnt care WHAT i say about him, as long as his pic is up. Here he is, the 19 yr old. Kidding, but he really does look like he is, huh?!
Yes, i'm in a tank- i've got my Uggs on, and those things are Nice and heated!
Hopefully Santa isnt going thru a financial depression this year and will get me the Dark Grey knee high ones for christmas- i really really have been good this year!
Awww.. lil' muffin wants to eat some of her candy- she earned it carrying her bag around and walking for hours. Trooper, Quin- dangle a carrot in front of her and she'll do anything, especially if its food- just like her mama
The Kiddos- Alyssa- the Witch from Oz
Lexi- Sharpay from Highschool Musical
Noah- nothin' he's scared of costumes ;)
Dylan- Darth Fader
Family Photo Op-
Yes, Quin is a cupcake- Lemme just tell you i was super disappointed about how it
ended up and i guess i didnt need to be. Not lyin' as soon as we walked
into the zoo, random people went CRAZY over the costume and were taking pictures of
her! The kid's a celebrity everywhere she goes and i'm startin to thing: ITS THE HAIR!
Its all the world of difference and so dang cute! Or maybe its those lil' cheeks of hers?!
Ms. Laura!!!! Lexi 's teacher and above all, one of the FIRST people i ever met out here in GA, and is now a friend of mine.. you've all heard me talk about her.
I had WANTED to bring a huge cake in and feed it to all the kids- i called the office and got the run around about food allergies and how i could bring in pencils.. Ok, LAME-o!! What kid gets excited about a pencil for heaven's sake?! **KIDS LOVE SUGAR!** So.. i brought these fun trick or treat marshmallows, in different shapes. I put together this little flower ensemble for her- Every girl loves fresh flowers, they brighten any day- And can i just tell you its been friggin torrential downpour here! Uhhh... not funny, i moved to get AWAY from the rain. My hair is sufferin' ya'll!
All joking aside, Ms. Laura, i hope *YOUR* day is a special one, even if you do get to work a few extra hours. Cheers- and maybe a little martini?
*Calories dont count on your birthday, ya know. !!*
Yesterday was 50's day at Lexi's school- i thought i would suprise her and show up dressed up in a poodle skirt as well, AND dress up her little sissy too. WE all showed up right before lunch- She was super excited!!!! Quin was the HIT of the class- the kids went crazy over her, and she got such a kick out of them!!
See little Quin's poodle skirt? That was Lexi's 5 years ago!! I dont save ANYTHING- but so happy i save this little gem. Doesnt she look like she's actually learning something in school?!
These little treasures - oh they ALL cracked me up! All of them wait for lex while she goes thru lunch line, then they follow her and all sit down. the lunch room is SUPER organized, i was shocked- i asked lex to take a pic and all the girls rushed in by her, they insisted on being in it as well. How cute are they?!
This is Quincey trying to get down and CRAWL on the table-
And WHO is this little cutie patootie, you ask?! Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeelll.. Miss Lex met him at vacation bible school this year. His dad is a youth pastor. He also has an older bro and apparently the two argue over lex.. how funny is that?! I also hear from the girls in her class that she chases him at recess, but she insists they are just "friends". Good girl, but he is the youth pastor's son and isnt he just the cutest thing ever?!
After lunch, they all had rootbeer floats sitting at their desk and they had a hula- hoop contest. those kids have skills! One girl hula hooped a solid 4 mn, 20 sec, walked forward and bakwards, counted.. wow..
Now right off the bat, lemme tell you, i am ONLY putting this pic up because its good of Luke, Quin and lex, and i cant be prideful and not put it up cause i dont like myself in the pic. I dont know if it was the angle or what, but i look like i put on a good 30 lbs since moving here.. have no fear, ya'll - see a few pics above of me and Quin and see that i'm still the same.. WHEW. ;)
Lex loves riding the bus but lately has wanted me to come and pick her up in her classroom so she can stay longer.. the chick already pulls a 7 hr shift in there, but sure.. i come pick her up and the kids just LOVE i mean LOVe quin. Its like a little celeb. This group of kids chased her around the room.. it looked like her entourage of peeps or something.. you can tell she's lovin it though. 
And last, but DEFFO not least, let me introduce you to this CUUUUUUUUTE little jacket. want to know its history?! 28 years old, i tell you! This was MINE back in the day! i went into storage yesterday and found this in one of the boxes- it looks so cute on her, and i'm a thrower ya'll.. but Saving this is a must. Just one of those oldies but goodies! Enjoy!
