First date!

Mac's first date! Our kids grow up knowing their first date

will be with mom (the boys) or dad (the girls.)

I will get 3 dates out of the deal and Lou only 2!

Friday night I get a call on my cell,

"Yo, wanna go out?"

I laughed and said, "No, I'm busy!"

He called back and tried another approach-

which of course, I accepted!

We had a a really good time.

After a few dating 101 moments,

notice the chopstick picture...

he is ready to hit the dating world!

He opened doors, was a good listener, made me laugh,

told me I was beautiful...I have no worries. :)

Maybe that is the worry-

he is a little too charming!

I really lucked out on this Friday date night!

After Mac and I got home he watched the little ones,

while Lou and I went out for date # 2!

Thanks Mac

for a

great date night!

p.s. So Sorry that you "lost" your wallet!

I hope you find it by your next date!

Trick-or Treat!!

Happy Halloween!

We started out the night with our traditional

veggie chili and cornbread.

I think this was the 18th year of this tradition.

I had to put in this picture of Gracie as she is saying,

"delicious!" and also because yes,

she is in a swim suit.

I thought this stage would pass! Why do I buy her clothes?!:)As Mac said,

"This is kind of a strange holiday

if you think about it....!"

Yet, it is one we look forward to and enjoy!

Our church Halloween party was a lot of fun.
Between school, church, and trick-or- treating,
we had 3 days of candy celebration!
By the end Justin was giving away his own candy
to kids that came to our door!
I think now he wishes he had it back!:)

Lou and I with a few of our fellow hippie friends!
We used our "Whiting Idol" costumes of
Sonny and Cher.
( I will eventually post pictures of this event!)
Many did not even recognize Lou.
He truly transformed into Sonny!

Halloween 2009!
Let the Holidays begin!!!