Time To Catch up...

I didn't realize it had been so long since I posted, but it's time for me to catch up. I will start with Halloween.

Since Hayden's first Halloween, we have gone to Mineola's downtown area because all the businesses close early on Halloween night and hand out candy. It's great for the kids and I feel much safer taking them to trick or treat there instead of going in a neighborhood where I don't know anyone.

For the first time Craig has been off and was able to go with us. I don't think he realized how much of a candy haul we would come away with. In fact I finally just threw away some candy yesterday because I was tired of looking at it.

Daddy and Tinkerbell

Sitting back and collecting candy.

Hayden and Uncle Cheese

After trick-or-treating we went to my mother-in-law's house. We can't miss a Halloween at her house because the munchkins HAVE to dig through her bucket of candy. This is also a tradition.

Showing off her skills

of walking at 10 months

Her candy of choice. See how it

matches her pretty eyes.

Hayden with "the bucket"

Just as a flashback:

Hayden's first Halloween (2007)

Snow Day Then and Snow Day Now

A lot has changed in 11 months!

A Little Confession

Ok, a big confession. I have the best intentions in all that I do. But I am starting to realize that I am real. A real person who would like to improve herself. I wish that I was the perfect mother and woman. But I know I'm not. I'm not a good blogger. I tried blogging daily about what I am thankful for and quickly got behind. I'm not a good cook. I tried making my own baby food, but Rea seemed to not care for what I was offering. I want to start getting serious with photography, but I'm afraid that I won't be good enough. I started selling jewelry, but I don't like it as much anymore. I worry all the time that I'm not doing enough for my children, but I think they are happy well adjusted babies. All these things make me real. And they make me who I am.

Day 21 - Siblings

As an only child I always wished I'd had siblings. I didn't have anyone with which to share all things, good and bad. And so the thing today that I am thankful for is that my children each have a sibling. They already enjoy playing together. Reagan thinks Hayden is the coolest and he already seems protective of her.

Day 20 - My Horses

This is my baby Splash. He's really pretty and just the sweetest horse around. I am so thankful to have these beautiful creatures right in my own front yard. I absolutely love sitting on the front porch and just watching him and the others graze. Watching them is just so calming and peaceful.

Day 19 - Marriage

I am so thankful for my marriage. My husband has been my best friend for 8 years and it just keeps getting better. God has blessed me more than I could ever imagine with this union.

Day 18 - Bryson

Ok, I know I'm very behind. Family reunions and such. And as you can tell I don't have a pic today. This day I am thankful for the birth of a new little guy. My best friend, Holly, had her sweet baby boy Friday November 12th. He was 7 pounds and 6 ounces and has made his mommy and daddy so proud. I don't have a pic because I haven't met him yet, but I have seen pictures and he's pretty darn precious. I'm a proud "Aunt". Congrats Jeff and Holly.