HH part deux

In case you thought Mom was getting old, tired and losing her creativity... check out this fun halloween celebration.

Did you see the halloween commercial where the kid comes out of his room in the 3 sizes too small superman costume to his mom saying "it still fits!!"?

Now picture your little brother Bryson coming home from Value Village and putting on the (built for a 12 year old) Avatar costume he just bought. (reminiscent of Brandon's red trap door Christmas footy pajama long johns). Thanks to Mom and her queen of patch skills (and the help of some safety pins, cake die and her glue gun), she was able to salvage the costume (and Bryson's skin tight embarrassment) and transform them into a party going phenomenon.

Zenning with home tree... definite wedding reception blackmail material!

Happy Halloween

You never get too old to carve a pumpkin.

Mom is feeling like it's getting to be too much two against one in the decision making processes around the house. (What do you guys want for dinner? Hot dogs and chile; What do you guys want to watch? Storage wars; What movie do you guys want to go to? Transformers 3)

To even things out, she pulled the artistic card and challenged us to a pumpkin carving contest.

You be the judge. Who has the best jack-o-lantern this year.

(If you pick either of the two on the right, there will be extra goodies in your stockings Christmas eve!)

I thought I would throw in some of Sue's handiwork around the yard. She is really enjoying tending flowers and puttering in her greenhouse all through October.

When autumn comes here on the island, we get some spectacular sunrises as well. Here's a recent one that was worth recording for posterity.

Since you all have been asking, here is the family Christmas name drawing list. We were going to ichat so you could enjoy the anticipation of drawing the names out of the pumpkin, but the carving went too late. Sorry.

As requested it is by family unit this year.

Mom, Dad & Bryson have Alicia & Jessica

Cindy & Scott 1.0 and family have Mom, Dad & Bryson

Brandon & Tamsin have Cindy, Scott and Family.

Alicia & Jessica have Stacey & Scott

Stacey & Scott 2.0 have Brandon & Tamsin

Remember gifts do not have to be purchased, gifts of the heart are often more valuable and memorable. Don't exceed the mandatory ceiling of $50.00 or we will have to call the Gestapo.

Happy all hallows even'

Off the payroll!

Our whole family was able to come together and celebrate with Stacey and Wilson on their wedding day. We are all so happy and excited for them as they embark on their new adventure.

Our family ~ expanded by one. Welcome Scott 2.0

With the help of great friends behind the scenes, everything came together to create a memorable and wonderful day for the happy new couple.

G~mart and Ken male bonding over fabric, lights and garland.

Solving the little dilemma's

We also appreciate the efforts of all who came to support Stacey and Scott. It was great to see everyone and renew relationships.

Romance was certainly in the air

It was extra special that Grampa Prince could be the one to seal Stacey and Scott together forever.

The more spread out we get as a family, the more cherished the moments are when we are all back together. It was wonderful to see everyone. Thanks for all the little things that magically got done to make it a fantastic day.

Good luck Stacey and Scott.