After eating cake and ice cream, the girls decided to play hide-and-seek. I'm not sure how they did it in our small place, but they managed, and they had a blast at the same time.
I just realized that I didn't take a picture of Kelsey's cake. She did not want a super cute cake with writing this year. Instead, she decided she wanted a chocolate cake that was already made. I tried to talk her into getting a regular birthday cake until I saw the price. The one she wanted was about $10.00 less than the others, so being the cheap mom I am, I agreed.
The above pictures were taken at Kelsey's birthday party. The kids seemed to have a lot of fun!
Shannon, Mom, and the kids came up for Halloween. We had fun hanging out at the furniture store, going trunk-o-treating, and eating mom's food:) The best part of the adventure was when Shannon's kids were jumping on furniture while Shannon was talking to a sales girl. Mom tried to get them to sit down, but they would not listen to her. Mom made some comment to me about how they know she won't spank them; therefore, they blow her off. So, being the great Aunt I am, I said, "You guys need to sit down now. I'm not like Grandma. I'll spank ya." I thought it was super funny, but I'm sure I'm not their favorite Aunt anymore. I'll have to figure out a way to get on their good side again:)
This is Mr. Green. He is one of Kelsey's favorite teachers.Below is Kelsey's 3rd grad class. I got to help with the Halloween party again this year. Instead of an afternoon party, her school had a morning party. So, this year we were able to treat the kids to a Halloween breakfast. I thought it was a great idea!
Like mother - like daughterI talked Kelsey into being a Jelly Belly for Halloween. At first she wasn't too thrilled with the idea, but she finally agreed. I think she was very glad that she did. On the Friday before Halloween, Jeff, Kelsey, and I all went and did trick-or-treating on the UW campus. I'm not sure who had more fun - Kelsey, because of all the complements she got on her super cut costume, or Jeff and I as we listed to everyone ooh and aah over her. We had a blast. Oh, I have to tell another story. After trick-or-treating, Jeff took us to dinner at Corona Village. As we are sitting at the table, all the staff start crowding around what appeared to be the table behind us. I thought, "Oh, someone behind us is having a birthday, and the staff are going to sing to him/her. Glad it's not me." I then turn my head to find Kelsey wearing a huge sombrero! Before I had time to process what was happening, the staff got everyone's attention and started singing to her. I'm not sure who was more embarrassed, me or Kelsey. The look on Kelsey's face was to die for. It was the look of pure terror with a slight grin. I'm rolling just thinking about it. I'm not sure how he did it, but Jeff was behind the fun.
I often tell you guys stories about the people I work with. Here they are. We weren't able to get a full group photo, but between the one above and the ones below, I think we got everyone. As you can see, all the girls are wearing black and have crimped hair. We did this for fun. We dressed up as "The Twins" for Halloween. Although we were not able to walk around town in our cute getup, we did have a blast just knowing that we all looked alike. The things you do for fun!
Above - Me, Jennifer, Luke, Nathan, Cavin, LeAnn, Corey, and Maylene.
My department was put in charge of making the table decorations for the organization's Halloween party. Here they are. I think they turned out great!
Above-Kim, LeAnn, Me, Shawna, Jennifer, Maylene, and Corey
I think the above picture turned out supper cute!
The one below is slightly out of place. This was taken this last summer. These are all the girls that worked in the department at that time. L-R - Jennifer, Caroline, Lindsay, Corey, Bethany, Me, and Corey
