The pictures speak for themselves

Looking forward to May 4th!

Happy Halloween!

Well, I have been looking forward to halloween for a long time now, especially because we have a house and we can have trick or treaters! So last night we went and got lots of candy (only the good kinds like M & Ms, Snickers, Skittles, Kit Kat and Starbursts) and then this afternoon we carved our pumpkin. But I must say, I am a little disappointed, it is about 7:30 and we haven't had many trick or treaters. But we have had some good jokes (for those of you who do not in St. Louis, here in the Lou you are required to tell a joke before you get your candy). Here is the best one of the night-
trick or treater- "Do you want to hear a joke about construction?
emily- "Sure!"
trick or treater- "sorry it is not finished yet"
Well, maybe we will have a few more before the night is over (otherwise we will have lots of candy for ourselves-not necessarily a bad thing). Here are some pics from our pumpkin carving!


cleaning out the inside


the face


Nelson carving the face


our pumpkin on the porch


our street lined with beautiful leaves!

more birthday fun!

my folks came over for some more birthday celebration (since it is also my mom's birthday and my brother's-but he is far away in B-ham). we had a few more presents and some cake! it was great! My dad even managed to stay awake for about half the celebration time. I think it was around 9:02 that he finally had to call it a night and head home. That is impressive for him, I guess he was sacrificing for his wife and daughter.


presents for mom


a few more presents


big bill (woke him up to take the pic)


delicious cake

birthday so far!!

Today has been a great day so far- I was at a research thing all day but I left early so that I would have plenty of time to get home for present opening before we leave for dinner in a little bit. I am feeling a little bit spoiled (but I will not complain- I am like my dad and love to get presents and not afraid to admit it). Here are some of my wonderful gifties from today-


So many gifties


New placemats


cosmetic bags


Card and gift card from my in-laws


New purse!


great Martha Stewart cooking school book from James and Steph


it is so interesting!


new CDs


some new toasty shoes- perfect for this cold weather!


and now we are off to dinner!!

A Fall Wreath

This weekend I have been working on some projects around the house. One was to make a wreath for our front door. We went to Hobby Lobby to get all the necessary ingredients (not sure if ingredients is the right word, but it makes sense in my mind). In true Hobby Lobby style, they were having a 50% off practically everything sale so everything we got for the wreath was half off! It was great! So here is the wreath on our front door!

Warm Fuzzies

I have to say, right now, I am feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. Here are the reasons why:

1. It is warm in our house (we turned our heater on)


2. There is chili cooking on the stove


3. I have been getting lots of ideas from my latest Martha Stewart Living Magazine for Thanksgiving (both with the fam and then also when some friends come over)


4. It is almost our birthday (yes, all three of us-my mom, brother and me have the same birthday) (and sorry for the old pic but it was the only one I could find)


5. It is cold outside and the leaves look awesome!

Weekend in the Big D

I got to go to Dallas this weekend for my sister-in-law's baby shower! Nelson stayed here as he had some things to do. So I missed him but had a great time in Dallas. I was excited to give Winsor the diaper bag that I made her. Here are some pics from the weekend!


Winsor's diaper bag


Our nephew's room


at the shower


beautiful table


lots of gifties!!


Winsor, Stephanie (her sister-in-law), Mrs. Vanderhill, me


Winsor and Gin


Getting ready to open some gifts!