Happy Halloween! 2008

Ah...Halloween. The only day of the year when you can see Cruela DeVille, Godzilla, the clown from It & a few choice others on your way to work. Ok, with the exception of "rush hour" each day...

This year was the first year I've worked at a place that asked us to dress up on Halloween. And what do I do? I put my hair (mind you it's short right now) in pigtails, put on some pajamas, slippers, & my robe, & made freckles on my face with my eye liner. I know, I'm terribly lame! Look, I ran out of time & energy to mess with it. Besides, this is the most comfortable anyway. How many days do I get to come to work in my P.J.'s? As the president of the company said to me this morning, "I bet this is your favorite day of the year to come to work!" Only downside, it makes it hard to stay awake!

As for Livvy, this is her 1st Halloween! I didn't intend to take her trick-or-treating this year, especially with Joey working & not being able to go with us. I kinda think she's a bit young. She can't even eat the candy! Joey was all for it though! (Who would have guessed?) Yeah, we did pick out a costume for her. Nothing too involved. She's not too crazy about the hood on the little jumpsuit, I couldn't imagine her enjoying an actual costume. But I didn't really buy it for trick-or-treating. I mainly bought it because it would be cute in pictures, & I'm a sucker for cute stuff for pictures. But, when a couple of our closest friends asked if we wanted to take Livvy trick-or-treating with their kids, I couldn't say "No". It's a photo opportunity, duh! Livvy loved watching the kids running around & was dying to go with them! Afterwards, we came home to visit with my family & take more pictures. Then when Joey got home, we took pictures in front of Mamaw's door. Here's a few of our favorites. Enjoy!

Livvy's our little Punkin!

She even had her little candy bucket! Grandma finds the cutest stuff!

Fun with our friends! John & Becca's littlest, Emma, & Livvy matched.

Livvy at her 1st door! She traded her bucket for the lollipop....

Pumpkin Patch Pics 2

Too cute not to post!

Our little family

Livvy loved some pumpkin ice cream! (It was just a little, I swear!)

All the kiddos! (L to R: Benson, Briley, Emma, Brielle, Livvy, & Ally. Parker is sleeping. By the way, sorry if I spelled any names wrong!)

The Pumpkin Patch

Earlier this month for FHE (Family Home Evening) we got together with a few of our friends & went to a pumpkin patch. It was so much fun! There was even a little petting zoo with a pony, ducks, chickens, & goats for the kids to enojoy. When we got there Livvy was still asleep, but when she woke up she liked looking at the animals. Joey brought his camera so we could get some pictures in. They turned out so good! We even took some family shots of all our friends. Afterwards, we went to Bruester's for ice cream. Livvy even got a taste! It was really nice to get together with friends! We've been talking about doing it more often, if we can all work out our schedules. We look forward to it! We are so blessed to have such wonderful friends who uplift & strengthen us! I'm so glad Livvy will have good friends to grow up with too!

Livvy still sleepy

She really enjoyed the animals...& they liked her socks too!

I wasn't too happy about the dirt, but she liked posing for Daddy's camera! (Joey edited a better version I will post later.)

Livvy & Mommy

Livvy & Daddy

A whole half-a-year!

On October 1st Livvy turned 6 months old! She's getting so big, it's crazy! I look back at the pictures of when she was first born & think "What happened? She was SO tiny then!" She constantly amazes me. She learns more each day & even impresses herself sometimes. She has the cutest expressions, the most gorgeous smile, the gentlest touch, the sweetest(& "wetest") kisses, the most heartwarming snuggles/hugs, & the most adorable laughs & giggles. She truley is a miracle. The Lord's most beautiful gift he could have ever given me. Children are incredible blessings.
Those of you who have children understand what I mean. Never take anything for granted, even the frustrating times. One day you'll look back & wish you had enjoyed things much more & long to hear the laughter & patter of little feet.
If you don't have any yet, you will know one day. So look forward to it!
And for those of you who see your children growing up, cherish what you have & what you have had. The Lord thought enough of you to trust you with one of his most precious. It is no coincidence that they come when they do. We all come for a reason.
As parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents, brothers, sisters, & friends we are all resposible for caring for, loving, & teaching these giant spirits in little bodies. But don't let yourself forget to learn from them. They have alot to teach us!

Happy 6mo birthday, Livvy! We love you more than you will ever know & we will forever!

Look how long/tall she is!


I love her kisses! Too sweet!


Look at that belly! At least you know she's fed well!

Cally's at it again!

Yep, Cally's having another giveaway! And this one's huge! Head over to her blog to enter! If you do, please tell her I sent you! Here's what you do:

1) Leave a comment on her giveaway post to be entered once.
2) Link (aka. post about her giveaway) to her post to be entered a second time. Make sure you tell her!
3) If you refer someone & they mention your name in their comment, you will be entered a third time.

Easy-shmeezy, right? So get a move on!!

Fun with the Grandma's!

On September 12th Grandma(my mom), Mamaw(my Mamaw), & Mamaw Joyce (Mamaw's sister) took Livvy with them to Dollywood. While there, they had her pictures made at that little shop where they make them look "old-timey". Too cute! They said she wouldn't smile no matter what they did, she just stared. But Mamaw said Livvy was just "in character" since they didn't really smile in pictures back then. Makes sense! See, my baby's just too smart!

"Give oh Give-away!"

I couldn't help myself! Who doesn't love that Primary song?

Anywho, I've found another giveaway(thanks to Cally's page, yet agian)! This time it's brought to you by the designer Grosgrain. I just found her page today which showcases this DIY patternmaker's abilities in little girls fashions. Totally cute! And get this, she has bi-weekly giveaways. This week it's an adorable Red Riding Hood jacket.

I'm telling ya', I'm going crazy between Calico, Grosgrain, & Bloggy Giveaways. Maybe I'll actually win something one day! Check them all out & let me know what you think!