Halloween 2012

The Smart Family had a fun time celebrating Halloween this year!

 I would like to imagine that this was the first photo I took and everyone was semi-smiling......

 But in reality, this was more what it looked like. Nobody was wanting to cooperate.

 Gunnar was running off in different directions, Slade was sticking his axe in his siblings faces. Finley's eyes were shut and she didn't want to stand by the boys.

 Oh, and G thought it would be funny to stick his candy bucket on his head. Yes, that is how the Smart's roll.

 We seem to be better at individuals. Nobody has to share the limelight.

 The bucket head was really popular.

 The funny thing about Halloween night is that it started off rough (usually does). We had to rush through Kyle's bday gifts so the kids could get dressed in their costumes. I got everyone ready and we planned to go to two church's Trunk-or-Treats. When we got in the car, Gunnar was crying and everyone was mad for some reason or another. We pull up to the first church and we obviously got that information wrong because there was nobody in the parking lot. So we head on to the next church. Gunnar is still whining, mind you. When we pull up to that church, I think everyone in Lubbock had found out about this Trunk-or-Treat. There was an ENORMOUS line out into the parking lot of people just trying to get into the place. We were not doing this. We went to my sister's neighborhood just to walk around and trick-or-treat there and there were barely any lights on, nor were there people out and about. So we just decided right then and there to head home and "Old School" trick-or-treat in our own neighborhood. We walked up and down about five streets.

And to our surprise and amazement, we all LOVED it!!! We had the best time and the kids loved it! There weren't 500 people around us, it was quiet, calm, and quite lovely!!! Gunnar was very much into running up say "tick teat"! They kids acted great and we will be doing this for now on!!! We've been aiming way too high for Halloween fun for years. All this time, the most fun was in our own little neighborhood! We went knocking on doors till Gunnar wouldn't walk anymore and wanted to sit on the sidewalk and eat candy out of his basket. When we got home, Finley handed out candy at our door and Slade hid in the bushes and scared people!

 I'm not sure if the axe or the glowing eyes were the best.

 G is not fond of costumes. We had to get him something that didn't have to go on his head. He's not down with anything going on his head.

 Scary Darkish Man, Little Pirate, and Candy Corn Witch

Slade and Finley picked out their own. I've given up having any control in choosing what they wear. I give them a price limit, can't be disgusting, and must cover vital body parts. It was so much more fun when they didn't have an opinion. 

 This is a photo of the kids, Slade's friend, Peyton, and Campbell. They went with us to a friend's party a few weeks before Halloween. We got to wear our costumes a couple of times.

Happy Halloween!

TWO!

And so, this baby is now

TWO!!! As of Saturday morning. Sighhhhh

Gunnar's First Haircut

So Albert Einstein's hair was starting to get out of control. Although his brother had his first cut at 11 months, I had forgone that idea when little tiny curls had started to appear on his head and I fell totally in love with them.

 And here we are, fast forward a year. As much as I love the curls, it was a little wild. I had been thinking that I needed to take him in for a trim. Then it was confirmed when a woman in a restaurant told me "she" was so pretty. Yep, HE is pretty, I agree, but it might be time for a cut......

So I took him in to my hair dresser and was prepared for a fight. He's not a fan of us touching or combining his hair.

I had already decided that we were just getting a trim and I begged Tandy to try and salvage the curls. I really, really wanted to still have some curls. Her plan was to leave some curls in the back and making the top shorter while not making him look like he had a mullet.

I was thinking ahead and brought along my computer with a Barney video and some snacks.

 I didn't even have to pull out the snacks! We were both shocked when he sat totally still the entire cut. He never flinched, turned, or so much as made a peep! He was perfect. I don't even think he said one word!

He was just content with watching his Barney video. I was so proud of my boy!

 He just sat there and held his little cup of juice.

He's finished and we are not sure what pose he's doing with his mouth?!?

                                                                      All done!

My heart was happy when we still had some curls!!!

And I think the final product looks very handsome. Until this weekend when four, yes I said FOUR different people called him a girl. What?!? What's wrong with these people? Kyle was not happy about this. He thinks he needs to get a shorter cut.  He looks like the most handsome boy I've ever seen! He totally looks like a boy.

Leaves

We walked outside and all the leaves had started falling! My girl was enjoying them! I always know it's Fall because I have small pieces of leaves all over my house! WE LOVE FALL!!! I've got the pumpkin spice in my Scentsy!!!

Bushel and a Peck Kids

My sister and I have started a new venture. We now have a Facebook Auction site called Bushel and a Peck Kids! We sell "trendy items for girls and boys". Our sale nights are Monday & Wednesday nights at 8 PM. We've just been at it for two weeks. We are trying to build up our fan base. So go by our site and LIKE us!!! We have some really cute things for sale!

www.facebook.com/bushelandapeckkids

G Man!!!

Little man is into everything these days! He has lots of fun and is growing so fast! He will be 2 by Halloween-how is this possible!?!

 Having fun with Play-doh

 Sporting the new Mickey pj's

 Sticking some Halloween gel-clings to the backdoor

 He dressed himself....kinda

And I just had to show this photo of Slade and Finley walking home from school. I stand outside, and I can see them cross the street with the crossing guards. I love it!

ZZZZzzzzzzz...........

I'm thinking she's tired.