Little Red Riding Hood

Maddi Rayn was Little Red Riding Hood for Halloween this year...and what a beauty she made. My girl has charm, among other amazing qualities! We headed to larchmont Village this year and trick or treated at Sundown. Along the way we were surprised to see Nicole Richie w family and body guards. We aren't Papparazzi, so settle down bguards. We tricked and treated for a good hour, which Maddi got the hang of as soon as she realized that candy was being thrown in her pumpkin. She even knows how to say trick or treat, even if it's in baby speak. What a nice evening!

Carving pumpkins

At first I thought I'd do some fancy carving, but with a 19 month old, less is obviously more. So, after waking up Wed morning we decided to carve the papa and baby pumpkins before bath. Yay. I think we did a pretty smash up job, if I do say so myself. Maddi liked squishing the slimy stringy stuff with seeds...she thought it was pretty neat-o and I loved cleaning the mess. A mother work is never finished!

Mmmmmm

She's a messy yogurt eater and we love her ridiculously for it.

Fall Festival

Ryan and I decided to start the Fall Festival tradition, so this year we headed to the Valley for our pumpkins. We raced through the corn maze, petted some goats and sheep, road on the carosel, took a hay/tractor ride, ate some shaved ice, and picked our pumpkins out (for carving later). The only downside was that it was nearly 95 degrees (and we don't likey the HOT weather), it doesn't signal Fall to me. There's suppose to be a slight chill in the air, you know...sweater weather. Alas, our small, but wonderful family had a good time...making memories, one at a time. Until next year...

Happy hump day!

It's raining, it's pouring the little lady's nose is running!

Doo Doo the bunny is sickie poo. Yuck! Poor thing! And getting her molers in, so she's just a happy camper. Decided to not infect any of the other kids at school, and skipping it tomorrow. Feel bad for her, but what can I do. Just trying to get her healthy and back in a feeling good groove.

On a me note- need a crown on my tooth. Dentist says it's not my fault and it's maintenance on a tooth that had a filling, but is now cracked. Thanks for the wonderful teeth mom! Her and I have such problems no matter what we do. Brushing, floshing...nothing stops us from having issues. It's the hand the Lord dealt...must be his grand plan! And my poor husband needs two, and not because he has bad teeth...he grinds them. We got him a night guard 8 months or so ago and he never wore it...now he has cracks in 2 teeth and needs crowns. The doc said if he had worn the night guard like he was told this wouldn't be an issue. I really don't think that he thought anything would happen and I feel really bad for him. Of all the luck, he deserves a different hand. Such a good husband, father and provider. I wish there was something I could do for him. He deserves a biggie...something unexpected and totally fabulous. I have to come up with somethin'.

I just received a note from the mailman to pick up an envelope from the post office from Pia. Ughhhhh...4 months late...guess I wasn't a priority. I don't even think I'll have the heart to read the document. The final meanness from the meanest man ever. Maybe someday, maybe never. It makes no difference either way. Time is the only healer...and we'll see how I feel when my dying breaths come. Will I forgive, can I even forgive? All I know is that I could never, and would never do something so awful to another human being, let alone my own flesh and blood. I have learned valuable lessons. I know how ugly hearted people can be, and it isn't pretty. It isn't nice, and it's almost inhuman. Aren't we on this planet to love and be loved? I know I don't have all the answers, and if I did...well then I would know why. And as I'm blathering on I just want to stop. I'm stopping. It's negative. And most importantly, it doesn't change anything.

On a more positive note...LA has rain and the trees are crying with joy...I can hear them! My family is all safe, healthy and loved. What a wonderful beginning to fall it is. Pumpkin patch on Saturday...hopefully I can get dodothebunny healthy by then. And hopefully I'll win another round on FantasyFB. Goooo weda's!! Oh, and the bolts are playin' this week. Can't beat that!! Gooooo Chargers!!

Busy as bees

Wow, the month has flown by...

We've been monstrously busy with Football, pre-school, storytimes at the library, shopping, parks, errands and 'US' time. The pre pre-school with parents is a blast; boy do I love seeing my daughter eyes shine. She loves other children, so what could be better than socializing my sweet girl...Not a darn thing! She's still scared of the parachute, but I'm sure she'll be use to that in no time.

I haven't had many free moments lately, and the ones I do have are spent cooking and cleaning the house. So those aren't so free, and I'm exhausted. Funny how I don't see an end in sight...scary! Geez, I hate cleaning. Football is here and my fantasy team won their first game, thank you very much. My husband and I are now tied...and he's a great coach. I love some football, but I didn't think I could master a fantasy team, but he's a great teacher when it comes to Football. We have fun sharing this together. And, I won my first game last Sunday...oops, I already said that. I rule! haha Finally picked up Mads costume...oooh lala. She's a doll and a keeper! Halloween is going to be awesome this year, I can feel it I tell ya. Scored an awesome and free interior and exterior car detail. Love free people. Bought a ton of fabric to start and finish a few projects I have in the works. A dog big and fluffy pillow, and owl pillow, blanket, skirt, doll...etc.e..etc. My sewing machine was dusty and I need to get on with it...sad when you get in a ruts. Blah!

So, I am going to make a real go of potty training-starting Friday. I figure it makes sense to start on a weekend where we don't have big plans to go anywhere. I have no idea what I'm doing, but I suppose that's the fun part. Right?! Hope so. Wish us big pees and poopies. Ah, the joys of motherhood!

My girl turns 18 months old in just a few short days. My cup runneth over...literally. I have an amazing husband who supports and cares for the two of us...a daughter who adores and needs me. I couldn't be luckier I tell ya. I must have done something right in a past life or something. The word I'm looking for is 'thankful,' because that's exactly what I am.

Till next time folks...have a wonderful Hump Day!

Capture this

My girl is absolutely stunning if I do say so myself. It's a moms right folks!