Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Happy Halloween!

Here are some more great pics from the Halloween Bash...
What a couple of studs!
Such a Doll!
Two Cowgirls decided to forget the horse and tavel via Car!
This is one unhappy banana...probably cause her sister was trying to eat her!
Beware the Warewolves come out at night!
And we did enjoy the firepit and some smores at the end of the party! Good times with good friends! Can't beat that! Happy Trick or Treating tonight!

Monday, October 29, 2007

I stand corrected...7th Annual Hess Halloween Party

Happy Halloween! We like to celebrate with a Costume Party!
Yes, it was the 7th Annual but the first to make a blog! We started going to costume parties in college and thought after we got married it would be a fun tradition to start! We have had a great party every year and now with the addittion of children into the mix, the numbers and costumes keep growing! (And the parties are a little more "family friendly" than they use to be). The costumes were great as always. See below for all crazy people who we like to hang out with!
The 50's hostess'- two greasers and two pink ladys! The Big Bad Wolf and the three little pigs!
Busted costumes...long story but they still looked great!
Missed you Michael and Nola!
Two shy cowgirls, Saddle their horse,
the horse trainer and a proud daddy.
A beautiful Angel
Notre Shame and a Big bunch of grapes...when the grapes came off they turned into the kids favorite toys!
Arrgh! A pirate and his wench!
The turtle and the Hare
A mummy, a bat, a warewolf and little Miss Frankenstien!
The man in the yellow hat, his girlfriend Maggie,
Curious George, and a yummy banana! The M&M Family- Don't forget the Little Peanut!

Unfortunately the Kearney's didn't make it due to Ethan having exploding vomit the night before...but here is a picture of them from last year- they always have halarious costumes! Just save the costumes for next year guys!A Chicken farmer, a chicken, a deviled egg and a Hard Boiled egg!
Everyone had a blast and we are still eating leftovers! Come on over if you want some chili!!
Can't wait till next year!! Trick or Treat!

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

The Pumpkin Patch

We went to a pumpkin patch this past weekend for the kids to get thier "Carving pumpkins" Lucas was pretty cute walking through the fields of pumpkins but wouldn't make up his mind b/c they were all "dirty"...(although he eats dirt).
Lilly liked the tall pumpkins b/c she could stand up at them.
They also had a giant pile of hay for the kids to jump in...I need one of these in my backyard since Lucas likes to jump off anything and everything and always tries to jump farther and higher than before.Daddy and Lucas hiding from Lilly. That is one big tire!
The girls had fun too!
Here is the family pic on the hayride. (You took a hayride out to the pumpkin patch and back). Lucas thought this was great b/c he got to watch all the mud as the tractor drove through it- such a boy! The weather was beautiful and with a fire later that night it was a perfect end to a great day.

Sunday, October 21, 2007

And then their was FIRE...

Initiation of the Firepit- Complete with Hotdogs and Smores!
Lucas didn't quite grasp the "Don't touch the food to the logs" concept but after one lost hotdog (which Wrigley got to enjoy) and a few dirty marshmellows he finally understood. I am sure this firepit and deck will be enjoyed for years to come and we hope you will come and enjoy it with us!!

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

DRUMROLL PLEASE.......

Yes, if you can believe it the deck is complete! (Except for painting/staining which we will do in the spring). The last phase was the bench which you can see started below...
Lucas standing inside what will be the bench.
Miss Lilly approves of the new bench!

And the final bench...with hinged top for Fire Supply storage (of course!)
And yes the bench is large enough for a human body (or two)...so beware!
And the FINAL product complete with Lattice.
Is my husband the deck-building rock star or what???
I will post more before/after pics this week along with pics of the new firepit!
ARE YOU READY TO PARTY??????? We are!!!!

Tuesday, October 09, 2007

I do it myself!

Not sure if anyone else out there has a 2 nearly 3 year old who is in the phase of "No mommy! I do it myself! But this is pretty much what happens. It is either Cheerios all over the kitchen floor (b/c he thought he could pour more himself). Some sort of liquid all over the carpet or linoleum (b/c he thought the bigger cup of water would fit into somthing smaller)...which then his little sister tends to crawl through the mess and/or slip on. OR it is a 1/2 naked child running around peeing everywhere (b/c he decided that he can undress himself whenever he wants). Or I will find him trying to sneak off into a corner with something he is not suppose to have that he stole off my desk or where ever. And lucky me Lilly just learned how to open the kitchen cabinets today...wow do I have my hands full!! Anyone else?? Anyone?? Please tell me I am not alone...please.

Thursday, October 04, 2007

First Pig Tail!!

Lilly's first pig tail!
Such a Cutie head!And check out those teeth- the two on top are 1/2 way out too...and trust me those boogers are sharp!

Tuesday, October 02, 2007

Noah turns ONE

Our nephew Noah turned ONE this past weekend and we headed up North to the Hess Farm to watch him get crazy with his smash cake...
But, Noah isn't really into destroying the pig...I think it was b/c he knew how hard mommy worked on it...it looked great Amanda!
It was Wonderful weather for an outdoor farm themed party! (Notice Lucas acting like a pig with Noah's presents).
Not sure if Lilly is trying to give Noah his birthday spanking or if she is trying out some of the wrestling moves her brother tries on her...but it was cute none the less. Can you believe she will be one in only 6 weeks??