My Little Pumpkins

We went to the local pumpkin patch tonight. The kiddos were decked out in their Halloween shirts and were super excited. We had to walk around and look at all of them before we made the big decision. I'm not sure what's so funny in the first picture, but J is cracking up. In the second one he is showing how displeased he is to pose and hold hands *GASP!* with his little sister. In the third one he is cheesing it up with Charlie Brown and Snoopy. There is a picture of me just to prove that I actually went somewhere. The last one just amuses me so much- Daddy doesn't care, J is trying to eat his and E is starstruck. I think we'll carve him up on Saturday.

Boo at the Zoo

We took the kiddos to the Zoo Spooktacular last night and it was so much fun! They got to dress up (Darth Vader, Tinkerbell and a Kitty Cat) and trick-or-treat around the zoo. There was plenty of lighted pumpkins, music and animals. We rode the merry-go-round and the girls went to their first rave- ha ha. J watched the craziness and participated a little, but our girls love to dance, dance, dance! After all that excitement, Miss E had to take a little rest. As for Boo at the Zoo... we'll be back next year!

Caramel Apples

What could be better than pizza and caramel apples on a beautiful fall night? We made the kiddos custom-ordered apples:

Mr. J and Miss E had M&M's and Reese's Pieces

Miss M had Marshmallows and M&M's

Now, where did that beautiful fall weather go? Please come back- it is just too hot to be the end of October!

And Then There Were Six

Team Williams has two new additions! Mike & Mandie brought them this morning and we are so excited to have Sooty and Lucky join our crazy clan. J is over the moon since he has wanted a pet more than anything! We kept the secret from him so he had no idea when they dropped them off this morning.

Corn Maze

We went to a local corn maze last weekend with Miss M and her mama. Obviously no one informed the sun that it is October now~ it was so HOT!! Oh my, I thought that I might melt. J was our leader until we decided that we were done and wanted out. The last picture shows Miss E's "tail." She sat on a hay bale and that piece just hung perfectly- so funny.

Haunted House

J wanted to make a haunted house so I bought him a kit from Michael's Craft Store. It was harder than I thought, but he had so much fun putting on the finishing touches. It has a place of honor by our front door for all to see. Boo!

Funny Kid

J really cracks me up. He made me laugh three times today.

I have to set this one up- J loves, loves, loves to scare me. One of his favorite things to do is hide his fake lizards in my pantry. He can be anywhere in the house and will start giggling when I scream. He knows my lizard scream. So, when I went into the kitchen and saw a big lizard I was immediately thinking bad things about J. When the lizard moved its gigantic head I realized this was the real deal. To be honest, I really think it might be part komodo dragon and less of a common lizard- it is that big. Seriously! I ran to his room to wake him up so he could catch it and take it outside. As he was walking down the hall to save me, he said "I can't believe that you woke me up for a stupid lizard!" When he saw the lizard, even he was impressed with the size... unfortunately it ran under the fridge. Ugh! When is daddy coming home???

I must set this one up, too. We were at the store and he saw a 7 UP sign. If you recall, there is a red circle after the 7 in their logo.
J, pointing at sign: Why is that circle there?
Me: I don't know, I guess they like the way it looks.
J: But it is 7 UP, right?
Me: Yes.
J: Is the O silent?
Me: It's not an O, it is a period.
J: No, I think it's an O and it is silent.
Me: Whatever.
The cashier and bagger were listening to us. The teenage boy bagger wanted to know what J was talking about. J told him...
Bagger, trying to be funny: I don't know where you're coming from kid!
J, looking confused: HER (pointing at me)
I snarfed and the cashier busted out laughing.
Bagger: Oh, you're a funny kid, are you?
J: Maybe it is 70 UP! *giggle, giggle, giggle*


For dinner, I made carrots, broccoli and cauliflower. J ate the broccoli and cauliflower and left the carrots on his plate.
Me: you didn't like the carrots? (he normally loves his veggies)
J: I am saving them.
Me: Saving them for what?
J: Mrs. Christy's horse.
I guess he does not like carrots anymore. I did explain that horses like them raw.

Family Reunion

We went down to south Florida for my family reunion this past weekend. My cousin, Billy, took us out on his boat to a nearby island and we spent the day exploring, eating and causing a ruckus (including two dearly-departed chairs... SORRY about that!) It was so much fun spending time with everyone and pigging out on Aunt Lill's ah-mazing food. Thanks for planning such a wonderful day- we are already looking forward to next year!!!

Beach Weekend

We went to the beach this past weekend. I do not think that this story needs many words- you can actually see the chain of events:

1. happy family walking to the beach

2. admiring the ocean's waves

3. ocean attacks toddler

4. Daddy laughs at toddler's retreat

5. toddler grabs on for support (look closely!) and teaches Daddy to laugh at her! The look on his face suggests that this is not a pleasant pinch.

According to Miss E

Miss E decided to coach Daddy and Mr. E at BJJ the other night and this picture just makes me smile. In general, she really cracks me up- below is a recent conversation with her. There are 2 things you need to know- "tool" is about the worst thing that you can be called in our house and E loves Sunchips.

Daddy: Mommy is a tool.

Miss E, very mad: No she not! Mommy is a good girl!

Daddy: Nope, Mommy is a super tool.

Miss E, steady fussing: My mommy is a good girl, she is NOT a tool!

Daddy: Do you want a Sunchip?

Miss E, nodding: Mommy is a tool.

Me: Oh!

Miss E, looking at me: Mommy, I really like these chips.

I guess that is an apology for throwing me under the bus?