Cheerleader

Annabelle was supposed to dress up for her gymnastics class the week of Halloween. I didn't want Annabelle to tear her mermaid costume or her Cinderella costume, so I had her wear her cheerleading outfit. She loved it...which makes mommy so proud! She loved clapping for all the children as they got their awards. Annabelle was awarded the best Scary Ghost Seat Drops award. She was thrilled. It was really too cute. All of the children were dressed up and they had a free for all day with the blow-ups.

Adult Halloween Party

We went to an adult Halloween party. Bryan and I were vikings...not too creative. You should have seen all of the funny costumes. Most of them were homemade, except ours and a couple of others. I give two thumbs up to my friend Kristen, below. She was an oompa-loompa. She died her hair green (I really hope that it all came out) and put batting on her eyebrows with craft glue (also hoping this comes off gently). Kristen's husband, Ryan was a top gun pilot...he had the top gun music playing in his pocket...that was hilarious. Lal was Richard Simmons and Becca was one of his "oldies". It was really a riot. Bryan and I are going to be creative next year...so be ready!

Cinderella

I signed Annabelle and Brentley up for decorating cookies with the Disney Princesses at the Cookies by Design cookie shop. They had a BALL!!!! I think Annabelle was totally star struck when she met the princesses. She went up to them, but nothing would come out of her little mouth. She just grinned from ear to ear! Bryan's mom helped me put Annabelle's hair up into a bun. Candie had a hair piece that made Annabelle's bun fuller. She looked darling!!!!

She loved decorating the cookie, and she LOVED the icing. Her cookie was pitiful looking. I tried to make it look better, but you can see from the picture that our little cookie monster had attacked it several times. The lady at the store kept saying to Annabelle, "we can't lick off of the spreader." Oh well...it was too much fun. Annabelle talked about it for days.

Top 20 Under 40 Award

A few weeks ago, I was awarded the Top 20 Under 40 Award (which is actually for the top 20 young professionals under the age of 40 in the Lubbock area). This was the 2nd year for the award. Bryan actually won the award last year, so we are officially the first couple in Lubbock to receive the Top 20 Under 40 Award. Go accountants!! Bryan and I have had a bunch of fun being involved in activities together. Even though we are pretty much with each other 24/7; we don't seem to get tired of eachother (he may have a different opinion). We are truly blessed.

BB's new BFF is MM

O.K...so it pays to be an accountant. My husband, Bryan, helps out with the Texas Tech stats team and was able to get a media pass for the Texas Tech vs. Texas game (which obviously was SO much fun...GO TECH!!!!). He spent the majority of the game on the field and happened to meet and make friends with Matthew McConaughey!!!! Matthew (as we call him...hee...hee) asked Bryan to come with him and his girlfriend and baby Levi and hang out. Bryan spent the whole 2nd quarter, all of half-time and a little bit of the 3rd quarter with Matthew. Of course, Bryan had a BALL!!!!!



This other picture is the picture in the Lubbock AJ today on page A2. Of course, you can see Bryan standing right next to Matthew! Too cool!!! (And no, I was not there...I was at home with Annabelle. But Annabelle and I had a ball pausing the TV and yelling out, "Daddy's on TV"!!!) Definitely a good time had by all!

Mommy's Helper

Annabelle is my BIG helper. She LOVES to make pink lemonade, help mommy make cookies and absolutely adores to do laundry...which is a HUGE plus. Anywhere Annabelle helps though, she needs her trusty stool! We got this stool as a wedding gift and I thought at the time...what a strange wedding gift, but this stool has been one of the most useful gifts we have ever gotten. We used it before Annabelle quite a bit, but Annabelle takes this thing with her EVERYWHERE. It goes to all of the sinks, to the countertops, to the tables, into her room, to the washer in the laundry room, and to the pantry...and yes...she can get into about EVERYTHING with this stool, which is probably why she loves it so much!

These other pictures are of Annabelle making beautiful bracelets. She made one for herself and made a special one for her Uncle Bryce when he stopped by. Lenzi, one of my very smart friends, has her girls string beads to promote good hand-eye coordination, so I did it and Annabelle loved it. I am also trying to be more crafty with Annabelle, so stay tuned for some crazy crafts!

Happy Halloween!!!!

Picking out the Perfect Pumpkin

We had fun picking out a few pumpkins at the pumpkin patch. Annabelle was definitely more interested in pushing the wheelbarrows and the wagons around. She gave some kids a ride on the wagons...well the ones that were lucky...sometimes she would tell them, "no, maam. This is my wagon". Poor kids. We did get punished for not acting very kind when we got home. Annabelle picked out two special pumpkins. One for her daddy, and one for Uncle Wyatt, whose birthday was the next day. Annabelle was very proud to present the pumpkin to her Uncle Wyatt, in fact, she opened his gift as soon he walked in the door.


I was in a store at the end of September and I saw this little outfit Annabelle is wearing in a booth. I couldn't believe it. This was the Bow Jangles store that used to be in the mall when I was young. My mom would always buy me these shirts...I remember having one shirt that had girls shopping on the top and the girls both had pink bows on top of their

heads. I loved that shirt! I also had cheerleading ones and ones for the seasons. Gotta love the 80s! I couldn't pass up the opportunity to buy one for Annabelle. Heather must have felt the same way, because her baby girl, Halley has one too! We will have to get their pictures taken together.

I am loving the fall season. We have had so much fun with all of these fall festivities! Annabelle has been asking us everyday, "where are we going today, momma?" because we literally had something fun to do 6 days last week. This week is Halloween, we can't wait.