In a previous post I mentioned that I liked this Halloween decoration…
Well, our family made our own using materials we already had.
In the garage we found planks of wood from a pallet (for the place signs) and then a standing piece to secure those smaller signs to.
The boys insisted that the names of the places had to come from somewhere…
Do you know where they came from?
While I would like to post everyday, I just cannot keep up the pace with our busy lives.
For example, this weekend we are hosting our Halloween party and I need to focus on cooking, cleaning, and gathering games.
I am not shutting down Big D & Me, just posting when I can.
I won’t post everyday, probably at least once a week.
Thanks for reading Big D & Me and please come and visit soon!
Andrew goes to swim practice twice a week.
Driving home with him is always entertaining because it usually involves detailed descriptions of an animal video game he’s played at a friends house.
If we’re not talking about video game animals than we are talking about animals in general.
Tonight, we talked about flamingos.
While he was describing the enclosure he set up for the flamingos in the video game, I asked, “Why are flamingos pink?”
Andrew said, “It’s because of the carrot juice in the shrimp they eat.”
“You mean the carotene in the shrimp?”
“Yes, that’s what I said. The carrot juice that’s in the shrimp.”
I saw “The Piano Guys” on the Katie Couric show and thought they were so much fun.
My kids loved watching them as well so I thought you might too.
Here they are playing, “What Makes You Beautiful,” by One Direction.
Check out more of their videos on You Tube…they’ve songs from Coldplay, Star Wars, and plenty more.
Well, after 24 hours hours of labor my sister had…
a little girl!
Little Adeline was born on 10 – 11 – 12!
Thankfully mom and baby are doing well, just a tad exhausted.
Hopefully, they will be home within the next day or two and those pictures will start coming.
Congratulations Amanda and Ben!
(And yes, several people have pointed out that my Baby Gender Prediction Test is now 2 for 2!)
My sister called to tell me today that her water broke.
A little while later we heard from her that the contractions were 20 minutes apart.
I told my kids who were excited that a new cousin was on the way.
And since my sister and her husband haven’t decided on a name just yet, I asked the kids what their suggestions were.
Alex (age 10) : Calvin Johnson – that’s the name of a Detroit Lions player – I’m pretty sure he was thinking of his uncle when he suggested this.
Andrew (age 7): John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt – maybe a tad on the long side
Caroline (age 3): Mr. Underpants – said with tons and tons of laughter
So, the waiting is on.
Can’t wait to find out all about little Calvin Jingleheimer Underpants!
Limiting these goals to a smaller amount than usual since a few of them have many tasks involved with completing them
I feel like this month is already rushing by – I’ve got to get started on sooooo much!
Here’s what’s on my bathroom counter right now…
Just a bit preoccupied at the moment.
Here are some random thoughts I’ve had lately, none of which are long enough for a post, but just long enough to make you think I have too much time on my hands.
Remember when you were younger and you would argue about who got to sleep on the top bunk? Now, that I’m older there’s no arguing from me. Just let me lay here for a quick 20 minutes and you can have the top bunk all to yourselves.
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The thought of purchasing a mattress used as the model at Costco grosses me out yet as soon as I roll into a hotel room I throw myself all over the hotel bed.
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Why do people walk around a pool with their goggles around their neck? Stop! You look ridiculous! Real swimmers don’t do that!
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“Caroline, did you cut with scissors today at school?”
“No.”
“Did you learn about the letter C today?”
“No. We just did some Jesus things today.”
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And there you have it – observations by me.
Starting to mentally prepare for our Halloween party:
List of food possibilities
Fixing up the patio area
Finish Decorating House
Clean House
Front of House Decorations
And within each of those projects listed are twenty-three million things to do.
But I have taken some time to find some inspiration in blogville and thought I’d share with you some of the wonderful ideas I’ve found.
Harry Potter Free Potion Labels at Over the Big Moon
Halloween Lunchbox Notes from Kiki & Company
Tutorial to make “Eye” Candy Jars from Pink Polka Dot Creations
Black Widow Spider Bites from Mom On Timeout
Silhouette Pumpkins at Uncommon
Halloween Directions Post at Young and Crafty
Candy Corn Cupcakes from Our Best Bite
Mummy Dogs from Our Best Bite
and
Caramel Apple Bites from Echoes of Laughter
I love all of these ideas and plan on incorporating many of them into our Halloween party.
Hungry and inspired yet?