Happy Halloween from Malibu Ken & Hollywood Barbie

Toby and I went to our first Costume party in 15 years. We did not have any children the last time we dressed up, so this was so fun and a HUGE embarrassment to the boys (it was so great)!

~Pumpkin Patch~

We went to the Pumpkin Patch last weekend. It was a rainy and muddy day! You would think that the older your children get, the easier it would be to take their picture, NOT! If it is not a holiday, they refuse to wear coordinated clothing, nobody wants to match! And to get them to stop goofing around just to snap a picture is a huge feat! Here are the only two pictures I did get, at least one of them has them cooperating :D Love those boys!

Yummy Muffins

Whole Wheat, Oatmeal, and Raisin Muffins

My family loves these muffins. As I was making a double batch this morning, I thought I would share them.

Mexico

Toby and I had a wonderful time in Mexico. The town of San Jose del Cabo is charming and very relaxing compared to Cabo San Lucas. We had great food in fabulous restaurants, spent LOTS of time laying by the pool, and strolling the streets of San Jose.

~Adios Amigos~

Toby and I are headed to San Jose del Cabo, Mexico for one week. We are looking forward to a relaxing week in the sun. Our boys will be home with their grandparents having some fun of their own. We love you boys very much, and know you will have a great week with Pop and Grandma!

Blake's First Football Game

Today was Blake's first 7th grade football game. I did my best to get in on the action and take pictures. Hopefully next game I will be able to get some better shots.

~Aprons~

Recently, my Mom gave me an apron(below) that my Dad made in Junior High for my Grandmother. I just love it, and was so inspired to try and make an apron myself.

This is my hostess apron. I LOVE this fabric. It is from Tracy Porter's collection at Joann's.

My first full length apron. I thought this fabric was so darling, and it was on the $2 a yard rack at Joann's!

There were quite a few patterns to choose from, but this is the one I ended up using. I have not used a pattern in years, so I made a few mistakes, but overall I love the way they turned out.

Happy Birthday Grandma & Dennis

Over the weekend we celebrated my Mom and Stepfather's birthdays. We had a wonderful dinner together, cake, and I put together a slide show of the past year (my very first) as one of their gifts. Happy Birthday Mom (Grandma) & Dennis!

~the birthday cake~

~a look back at the past year~