And the Band Plays On

It's not just from my childhood, or my dad's, or even his mothers. We are now the proud new owners of a piano that goes back almost a century. I have a picture of my grandparents standing in front of this piano at their wedding.
I like antiques and even more so when I know the history behind something that has been in the family but I almost am speechless when I look at this piano. The history it has. And now my children will have it become apart of their childhood.
This was moved to the house last night "after business hours" and bedtime for my two and was in the house in less than 30 minutes. When the kids woke up this morning they walked in almost in disbelief. Mckinley whispered  "a big one".

"Tank You SO Much"

I can remember how excited I was on Halloween. We would order Chinese every year and after we were all home we'd eat dinner and then get ready to go out. I don't remember how exhausting it was. My parents did a really good job of concealing this. 

The kids were so excited and could hardly wait to eat Chinese after we were all home. I walked through the evening a million times I think. So after the last piece of rice had been cleaned up (or so I thought. I'm STILL stepping on it) we raced upstairs and started the mad dash of getting the 'Hulk' and 'Snow White' ready. This being our official 2nd year of going Trick or Treating we walked out and were ready with a stroller and juice on hand. Both of them did really good and Mckinley was happy to have Braxton push her house from house. They learned the routine pretty well and when we'd arrive at the next porch they'd both get their buckets ready and ring the bell. Braxton remembered to say Trick or Treat and when I asked Mckinley what she should say she said "Tank you SO much". This would get them both another handful!

After about an hour we went home and looked through the loot. Then it was bath time and bed. I can't believe another Halloween has come and gone.

What a Treat!

We took the kids and 2 of the "Hulks" buddies to the Trunk or Treat at church the other night. Fun times were had!!

What Warms My Soul

    It was something we "just did" when I was a kid. Every time you saw family, no matter how recent, you gave them a hug. No matter when the last time you talked to someone, you told them you loved them. Every time you left, no matter for how long, you gave them a hug and told them you loved them. Even angry. Even frustrated. Even embarrassed. It's one of the things that I've never regretted doing. So I'm raising my children with the same mentality. Not really with effort because it's something we "just do" everyday. All the time.
    It's funny because they can be kicking and screaming. Wailing on one another angry. But when it's time to go to bed or leave for the day, this is what happens.

Just a Glimpse

This girl is a handful. I tried to get a video of her just to give you a sneak peak of her southern "drawl" and well......take a look for yourself.

Lookie Lookie

I am not just not sure where she learns this stuff.....

The New Birthday Suit

Lately this Princess has had two demanding requests: dresses and "a suit". Ever since we've returned from the beach she insists on putting on a bathing suit. Lot's of times we can talk her out of it or distract her. She'll pull on any thing that looks like a bathing suit and say "beach". I found this really cute bathing suit (which just happens to have a tutu) on clearance for next summer. We've worn it around the house 3 times now.'Twice this past week she wore her new " night gown" down to Maw Maw's and when I got there to get her after work she still had it on. We absolutely have Princess on our hands.
I was able to get a picture of her tonight with her new birthday shirt on but only after promising that she could change into her suit. She made out like a REAL Princess today. She not only got a fabulous new wardrobe but a Princess Tricycle AND a Princess Scooter. Brax got a new scooter too!
Birthdays. what fun. I don't worry about my birthday anymore or how old I'll be. But what I do worry about is when I think about my children's next birthday and how much older they'll be.
Time flies. Hang on. We're on the ride of our life!