HALLOWEEN 2013- THE DOC IS IN!
Yes, that's my little Doc hitting the streets on Halloween this year! We only did "light" trick-or-treating in more ways than one in that we only went to about 5 houses and we did it during daylight. By that point, Brook already had 3 baskets full of candy from all the parties she had been to. We entertained a few trick-or-treaters before we left and when we got back too. I know this is going to sound Halloween Scrooge of me, but why in the heck do parents allow the kids to trick-or-treat so late? I don't like to keep my porch light off so I turned it back on around 9 thinking surely we were done. However, I'll be dern if that dang doorbell didn't ring after I turned it back on!! Really??!! You need to be in the bed chile!!! It's a school night!! Lol!
SUZY HOMEMAKER
What??!!! Yep you read that right---Suzy made a few cameos over the past few weeks. This first pic ain't nothin' but some good old fashioned tasty tender spicy turnip greens and yes I still use pork hamhock dagnabit!! I served these sweeties with some baked chicken and some homemade Mac and cheese. None of that boxed stuff y'all!! 'Twas the bomb.com too if I must say so myself :-)
Last but not least, what you see in this next pic is Apple Dump Cake. It's a simple yet intricate pleasure that our cousins introduced us to. It gets served piping hot out of the oven and topped with homemade vanilla ice cream!! Definitely a "naughty" dessert as my co-worker Jenny would describe it :-). Now Jenny that's your cue to see if you read this post!
A GREAT TIME AT PAIGE'S
Brook and I were recently invited to my friend Paige's house to help celebrate her son's birthday. We were in for a definite treat which included a hayride, horse rides, and outdoor fireplace s'mores!! I'm not ashamed to admit that it was my very first hayride and my very first s'mores experience!! Plus, I was shocked and awed that my child actually rode the horse alongside the trailer for almost half the entire hayride time! We had a great time as we always do over to Paige's!
HAIR UPDATE
So here's the update on my hair---yes I relaxed it again but really I'd say I textiurized it more than anything. It's not bone straight unless I straighten it well. It's still pretty thin mostly because of poor nutrition but it's still growing like a weed. So, I still rely on my "helpers" to achieve whatever my desired look of the day is :-) here's a few recent pics:
STARTING A BAD HABIT
So proud that she's quiet and entertaining herself with a book!! However check out that pink item next to the book that she never goes anywhere without (her little princess cell phone)!! Cute, right? Until I realized she's imitating someone she loves and looks up to---her mommy!! Boy was that a gut check!
ELF ON THE SHELF COMES TO THE LORING HOUSEHOLD
Mama Pat insisted that the girls do Elf on the Shelf starting this year to the extent that she bought the kit for each household. On Thanksgiving night she schooled all the girls on the rules and it took them a while to go ahead and name these things. Finally the twins named theirs Izzy and Brook names hers Maddie. So, Maddie came home with us and made her debut this morning. What I'm going to say to follow tickles me to no end...Brook is scared of her...lol!! Well, she was. When she found her this am I think it really startled her because she sees it as some magical creature that's now in the house. The elf was in the bathroom and when Brook finally spotted her, she took off running! I guess the thought of that could be a little scary...lol! However, she's warmed up to it now and I hope I don't forget to put Maddie back out in the am!!
ANNUAL HOLIDAY PHOTO SHOOT
Was a freakin' zoo!!! Portrait Innovations was absolutely bananas today!! However we had to make it work so we could get all 3 of the girls together for the pics. As usual, Mama Pat outdid herself with beautiful dresses and cute casual outfits for the girls. After waiting over an hr to take pics though, they were a little less than motivated and energetic for the entire session. We still got some good shots though and I really enjoyed spending the day with all my favorite ladies! Yes...the day! By the time we finally left we had been out there for almost 3 hours!!! Oh..and thank God for the Lego table!
CHRISTMAS WISH LIST
I'm gonna take a chance and say I'm gonna start my Christmas list over these next few posts. Here was the first thing I asked for: The Complete Series of the TV show Amen!! Yes, I love 80's and 90's shows like that. This show always takes me back to eating fried catfish on Saturday nights while Mama cooked dinner for Sunday and pressed my and Brandi's hair!! It was this show, 227, and Showtime at the Apollo (with Sinbad hosting) that made our Saturday Night line up! Anyone else remember that?
