Halloween 2011

I had a cute crew last night....Spider man, Pooh Bear, and little Ms. Pumpkin!

Spider man not only saves the world but also shows his sensitive side for a little pumpkin that has stolen his heart!

We joined great friends and got our celebration on!

Kim made the cutest, yummiest snacks, and

the kiddos kept sneaking a bite between jumping on the couches and bouncing off the walls!

The sunset told us game time was quickly approaching...

so we began the photo shoot,

but no one could tame Pumba......

not even Nala!

He was out of control!

Pumba made Pooh laugh so hard his big ole belly was shaking like a bowl full of jelly!

Kim, being the best hostess that she is, passed out rounds of coffee which made trick-or-treating that much better!

We guided the herd down the path and started our journey.

Can you imagine opening your door to this gang? Their cuteness would cause you to dump all your candy in their bags!!

Chasey Poo checked out his very first treat! I think he was a little confused and didn't quite realize that it was candy.....he was throwing all his treats to people as if he was in a parade. When it was all said and done, he went home with one piece of candy in his pumpkin bag, and could careless!

Colby found a neighborhood friend that was also a spider man and they felt a connection.....I assume it's a super hero thing!

Spider man 1 & 2 didn't even know the face under the mask, but it wasn't important......united they were stronger!

We hit up as many houses as possible until all the little legs were exhausted!

Don't fret.....spider man forces still stayed intact!

Chase was hoping after he shed the big belly that Stella would notice him, but he didn't have a chance....she was too busy decorating cookies on her phone.

 Colby was pumped about all the candy that was almost over flowing from his bag, but me....ummm, not so much! Sugar makes him a complete maniac!

We made a deal tonight that made both of us happy as a pig in sunshine! He left his candy bag out for the candy fairy who left him an awesome gift in exchange!!

The Candy Fairy was even so sweet to leave his favorite.....a sucker!

Until Next Time............

My Birthing Journey- Continued

I'm one lucky lady to have such great girlfriends! I didn't expect a baby shower at all.....3 showers in less than four years is a bit much! Even though they shouldn't have, I'm so glad they did!!

Keifer's yummy food, delicious cake, good friends, and girly gifts......it was a perfect night!!

Now I'm ready for baby girl to make us a family of five.....wow that sounds crazy!

I'm 37 weeks and dilated 1.5cm,  so she has decided to get the show on the road! It's just a waiting game at this point! I could be wrong, but I have thought all along that my actual due date is Sept 19, we shall see!

You remember that Christmas gift....Bed & Breakfast at Wisteria Inn! Let's just say we should have named baby girl Wisteria! It was the first and only night I have ever been away from Chase.....Chris better come up with a different Christmas gift this year!

I've been getting ready for Josie's arrival. My home waterbirth was squashed by our insurance company. Insurance only covers Certified Nurse Midwives and there isn't one in Mississippi, unfortunately. I was pretty bummed, as for my friends and relatives.....some shared my bummness and others were relieved!

However, I'm very happy with the hospital I chose and my new doctor is FABULOUS!! Both have been very accommodating and are very supportive of natural birth!

I also love my doula which will be a huge support! I met her for lunch yesterday and discovered that she had a home waterbirth and her little man was almost 10lbs......with that said, she will know exactly what I'm going through and then some, and will be able to offer a tremendous amount of support!

This is way off topic but I was intrigued............

Her baby was almost 10lbs and she pushed for four hours, but guess what.....no tear and no episiotomy (which I believe is the most painful part of birth or afterbirth  I should say)!

She would never have been allowed to push for four hours in a hospital without being rushed off for a section, heck she probably would have been pressured to have an elective section after being told her baby was too big. She would have missed out on her beautiful birth experience that she desired!

It's just a great example to trust a woman's body and its capabilities!

My plan is to stay at home as long as possible and labor in the comfort of my own home and then head to the hospital towards the very end, and experience a beautiful, natural birth!!

I said.... it's a plan!

I'm also aware that plans can change!

Until Next Time.................

Dinner In 20 minutes : Ham & Cheese Calzones

Ham & Cheese Calzones are so quick and easy, my three year old cooked dinner!!

What you need:
1 can refrigerated pizza crust
16 slices of shaved honey ham
1 cup shredded cheese
1/4 cup ranch dressing
1 tomato (optional)

Have one cutie-ba-tootie roll out the pizza crust.....

Cover half of the crust with ham, after taking a bite of each piece.....

Mix cheese and ranch dressing together.......

Spread the mixture over the ham.............

 Only put tomatoes on one side, gotta keep one side kid-friendly................

Pull crust over and cover up the goodie filling.................

Pinch sides down with a fork.............

Put it in the oven on 400 for 16-18 minutes and feel free to watch it cook.....it's pretty exciting ;)

Voila......easy, quick dinner!!!

Add some fruits and veggies...............

and enjoy a picnic so the clean-up will only consist of a spray down with the hose!!!

Isn't he one handsome chef??

Until Next Time................