Halloween

BOB’s Corn pumpkin pick in’ & garlic butter covered corn eatin’

dinner in a pumpkin: couscous, crasins, sausage, apples, fresh thyme, & yummmmmm

the accoutrements

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HP: a fine choice for a boy of 8, bold yet crowd pleasing

wolverine: a shocking costume, bright, & just right for a second son trying to prove his fearless independence

RapunzleBarbieMermaid: a fine collection for the girl who chooses not to settle for ordinary princess

 

Captain Skeleton Pirate: just right for a scurvy yet squirrely sea loving just about to be three year old

 

LadyBug & Monkey: with no ability to choose for ones self it seems comfort & ease come into play these rompers are both warm and easy just what the ‘rents of 6 costumed crazies called for

twin smiles

 

 

they cut it down like a weed by the side of the road

 

I told the kids if they gathered enough blackberries

I’d make ‘em a pie

a few expeditions later

SWEET success

well any weed that can be made into a sweet treat is OK by me

as a lady at the store so invasively inquired…

“How may children DO you have??”….

or the ever popular

“Are ALL those children yours?”

i reply

YES… just look how beautifully amazing each one is…so sad Veda darling missed this particular photo op..she was on the opposite side of the lens….below she makes her cameo

funny Monday

“look the wind is blowing me away”

behind the scenes footage

a peak into the twin dynamic

hey buddy..your getting awfully close to my toy

 

ummmmm…

okay…you got the toy…and i….well now i got you….slurp

 

oh..mom…when did you get here…i…i..i’m just showing Parley this great toy

oh the things you’ll survive

so…”the boss”  has been taking his mid-day naps on the sofa…yesterday his dream may have involved chasing one of his siblings..or running to a candy machine..or throwing himself into one of his grandparents loving arms..whatever his dream may have been, the harsh awakening was the hardwood floor slamming into his face with not even a moments awareness to awaken his arms to  action..the result a BIG FAT LIP…GNARLY…it’s always a miracle when a two year old is able to see (or move with out paralysis for that matter )his 3rd birthday