Happy Halloween!

All the girls got dressed up for a day of fun!  I was a scarecrow, Hailey was a character from Ever After High, and Emily was Dorothy.  I still can't believe that some of my students were afraid of my makeup.  Jeff had to work so he missed out on the fun. 

Fun at Henley

Scarecrow and Apple

Miss Hailey

Emily

Happy 8th Birthday, Tank!

Tank, Gracie, and Holly turned 8 years old today!  It's hard to believe they are already 8.  Jeff and Emily came over even though it was a school night and we took the Tank out for a treat at Kline's.  He goes crazy over vanilla yogurt or ice cream so it was a great treat for him.

Gracie and Holly

Handsome boy

Getting some ice cream from Jeff

My boy

Eric Church Concert

Last night Kimberly and I went the Eric Church concert at JPJ.  This is the third concert that I've won tickets to over the last several months.  There's no way I can afford concert tickets so making a few phone calls to the radio station is the way to go!

Dwight Yoakam and Brandy Clark opened for him. Kimberly and I had a good time reminiscing about Dwight's dance moves and older songs that we listened to in high school.  All three performers were very entertaining!  We even got to meet Brandy Clark during one of our bathroom breaks.  It seems like the only time Kimberly and I actually get to go out and socialize is for country concerts; last time it was Phil Vassar and we got to meet him too:)

Boys at the Beach

Jeff spent all last week in Frisco, NC on his annual fishing trip with his dad and the guys. He sent me lots of pics while he was there.  I was just a teeny tiny bit jealous!  Luckily, they had great weather other than the last couple of days when a hurricane out in the Atlantic caused the water to be a little rough and dirty. Unfortunately for me, the weather here was rainy and cold.  Other than fishing, the guys enjoyed lots of yummy unhealthy food (fried fish, ribs, sausage gravy) and plenty of beer :)  

The sound

Their house

The beach outside their house

From the deck

Must be nice!

The guys

Neighbor's house that they will rent next year.

Some blues

Setting up for the day

Should have gotten a shot of the backpack they made to carry the rods to the beach.

No clouds

Hot tub time

Gorgeous sunset

Fishing on their charter

Boat

Drum

Flounder

Worn out from the boat

Last day

Rougher water

Goodbye beach

Hailey at age 7

Questions on Hailey's 7th birthday:)

Favorite color: pink but purple is second

Song:  Roar by Katy Perry

Book:  Cats (a book about the life of cats)

Game:  Monopoly

Toy:  School toys, like flashcards

Subject:  Math

Food:  Mac 'n cheese

Dessert:  Chocolate ice cream

Best friend:  Kendra

Favorite sport:  Soccer


Compared to her answers from her 6th birthday:

Favorite color: pink

Song: Never Getting Back Together by Taylor Swift or This Girl is on Fire by Alicia Keys


Book:  Puff the Magic Dragon


Game:  My Little Pony


Toy:  Stuffed dogs


Subject:  Math


Food:  Mac N Cheese


Dessert:  Cookie dough pieces on ice cream


Best friend:  Kendra

Monster High Birthday!

Mom and I spent some time at school on Friday preparing tutus and a banner for Hailey's 7th birthday party.  The tutus weren't difficult to make, but I could have done without the constant cutting of tulle. 

I didn't do as much as I usually do for her birthday parties, but it was just enough for the girls to enjoy without costing too much money. 

Rich and Whitney joined my parents and Jeff and I for the party.  It was a really nice time and the girls had all day to play together and be silly.  Thanks to Jeff for helping me clean and cook Saturday morning while the girls played.  We made some deviled eggs and baked beans and my parents brought over some Chic-Fil-A nuggets, sweet tea, and cole slaw.  Perfect party food and not difficult to prepare.  

Hailey scored in the gift department with a new coat and monster high shirt, lots of monster high dolls, DVDs, a MH make up kit, Legos, and a Barbie puppy to take care of. Both girls were tired by the time they went home at 8:00 pm.  I think I might have been a little worn out too. ;) 

Tutu in process

Cuties

Party room

Lots of piggy back rides

Cupcakes

Lots of smiles

Monster High colors

Love this one

Boxing with the balloons later in the day

Monster High make up kit from Rich and Whitney

Lots of Monster High dolls and DVDs from Grandma and Papa

Dolls for Emily and Jeff

Play time 

7 candles

Making a wish

They each ate two in no time

Bats and lightning bolt stamps 

Silly girls