Friday, November 4, 2011

Halloween fun!

I know I have been behind on pretty much all of my October blogs! I start on a blog and I just can't finish it because the kids are always around!  We just have been super busy! Especially because the kids have been sick for a good 2 weeks! I just got finished with 3 blogs today and this will make number 4 if the kids stay asleep long enough for me to finish it!

On October 29th, 2011 I flew up to visit my family for my Grandma's Birthday on the 30th. And my sisters told me that we are going out at 9pm to celebrate Halloween in Downtown San Jose! I haven't got away from my kids since my birthday in July, so I was very excited, but a little Guilty since Michael was sick, dealing with sick kids too!  But in the end I had a blast!
We headed over to my sisters friends house to look at some of her costumes that she had so I didn't have to buy one last min. It turned out great since she had great costumes to choose from!
I ended up choosing an Indian Costume! Very cute! I was very grateful she didn't mind me borrowing one of  her costumes! I was also very lucky that My sister Jen and I wear the same size shoe, So I didn't have to buy new shoes! Thanks Jen!

Pirate Jen, Fire Captain Courtney, and Me!

I love my sisters!

Big sis Court!

Big Middle Sis Jen!

Thanks Sisters for taking your little sister out and showing me a good old time! I haven't had that much fun a really long time! Love you both so much! I can't wait to do that again! The Dance battle was super fun doing the sprinkler, the fishing pole, and the robot! Good times guys! Miss you all already! I love making new and fun memories with you guys!

On Monday Oct. 31st we had our Annual Block Party again this year! The turn out was not as many as last years but it was still lots of fun! Amie and I decided to make a pinata again like we did last year!  Except last year Amie made a bat and this year I made the Spider!
Paper Mache
made out of flower and water!

If you don't have newspaper use an Old Telephone book and cut into strips!

Use two balloons and tie them together and do 4 to 5 layers.
Let dry for 24 hours

Then paint!
Bottom of Spider

Working on eyes!
Mouth is a piece of a egg carton!

adding Legs made out of black construction paper!
I hot glued them on!

The Final product!


The Weeda Family!

Fred and Betty!
I am extremely proud of my sewing skills! No sewing machine needed! I made our costumes by hand!
All together it took me 5 days to make both and spent $19 to make them!
Best deal yet! Hair Bow and tie made out of the dress I am wearing!

Wilma and Betty!
 
The Rubbles and The Flinstones!
Dennis, Amie and Brayden!

Lucas as Spiderman!
Ryker as the Incredible Hulk!

Lucas Killing my Spider!

This is what was left after all the kids attacked it!

The Incredible Hulk!


Some of the kids!
Neighbors!
Kai, Lucas and Brayden!

I would have to say that this was the best Halloween yet!  We had lots of fun with our families and good friends!  Until next year Halloween! I am already thinking ahead for our costumes next year! What can I say, "I love Halloween."


Birthday Surprise!

One of the most important person in my life is not only my Grandma but one of my best friends! We talk every other week! I probably talk her ear off but she gives the best advice and encourages me that I can do anything! She just celebrated her 80th Birthday on October 23rd, 2011! But my Uncle and Mom planned a party for her on Oct. 30th! I was sad that my family wasn't able to join us in celebrating her birthday (they were all recovering from being sick).  But we still really enjoyed our time together!  My Grandma knew she was coming to lunch at my Uncles house but didn't know we were all going to be there, especially me!
Delicious Cake!
Thanks to Uncle Carl!

Make a wish! #1

#2

#3
Those darn tricky candles!


My Grandma, Sister Jen and I

My Sisters and I, with Grandma!

Present time! My sisters got my Grandma some beautiful Opal earrings! And my boys and I made her an art piece made out of Lucas and Rykers finger prints! We made a beautiful butterfly for GG! We love you very much and look forward to seeing you at Christmas time!




Finally got a picture of Gracie smiling!

Uncle Carl and Chester!

Left to right: Gracie, Courtney, Kyle, Jen, Uncle Scott, Mom, Me, GG and GGpa!

Courtney, Kyle, Me, Jen and Ashley!


I had an Fabulous time visiting with my family and look forward to seeing everyone next month! Thank you all for being such an amazing family! Love you all! I hope my Grandma had lots of fun, we love you and Talk with you soon! I hope you enjoy the pictures! 

Carving Pumpkins!

This year we decided to just let the boys pick out there very own pumpkins so we can help them carve them! Great idea! Lucas had a blast carving his pumpkin! He cleaned it out the best that he could, and new what he wanted! I of course had to help him out by poking the carving tool through the pumpkin so he can saw down to make the eyes!
The boys are super excited!

Okay, super duper excited!
Can you tell by Ryers Face!

Lucas had a blast! At first he was not too sure about the slimy pumkin seeds inside the pumpkin but in the end he got his hands dirty and did such a great job! I was really proud of him!



He was so proud of himself for carving out one eye of his pumpkin!
After carving one eye I helped cut the mouth out then he took the piece out!
Great team work, I think!


Ryker really liked his pumpkin the way it was! Once I cut the top off the pumpkin he wasn't sure what to do with it! But once Lucas and I reasured him he got into it a little! I am really proud of how he really stepped up to being a big boy!
He was not very happy!

Still isn't sure why everything is sticky!

He seems to be getting better!

Lucas encouraging him it's okay!


Finally engaged into doing it himself!

Good Job Ryker!

In the end the boys had lots of fun carving there pumpkins! It was a bit of a relief once finished but a fun experience! Hoping next year will be just as fun! Love my boys!
Buster and Chomper got a hold of some pumpkin seeds and they seem to really enjoy them! lol...Silly dogs!

Happy Halloween Everyone!
I am sure everyone had a blast on Halloween!
Lucas pumpkin is on the Left, Rykers (right)