Trick-or-Tweet!

This year was a trick-or-treating first for Lexi (and me!). I could have swore when I ordered her costume, it was a duck-and in my defense, a few people thought that's what she was-but when I pulled off the tags, it clearly said "chick." At least the "trick-or-tweet" on her basket I made went with her outfit that way. Here are some pictures from the eventful night.

A handsome lil cowboy let us trick-or-treat with him...he showed us around his neighborhood. Between my obsessions with Garth Brooks and this lil cutie...I LOVE this picture! :)
Alexis walking up to get candy all by herself. Once she realized people had candy, she was not shy and several times attempted to go for seconds. Did I mention she refused to carry her candy basket? All the time I spent making the darn thing, and she wouldn't even touch it! She also refused to be carried and wanted to walk alone..the entire time. So we patiently waited as she waddled her way around.
Me and my lil chick..who was trying to eat her sucker that was still wrapped.
Overall, a great night and first experience. After trick-or-treating, we ended with 50 cent corn dogs from Sonic and a movie with good friends. Another blessing to add to the list!

A Good Day in My Mailbox!

I was super excited when I opened the mailbox today to see all these goodies inside!

For me: coupons, Biore sample and my iPod touch that I've been waiting "patiently" for. I kept tracking the package every day and was so excited when I saw it reached Jacksonville a few days ago. Then they shipped it to Morehead City, and back to Jacksonville-talk about keeping me in suspense! This was my treat for saving up for half of it and paying for the rest with the extra school money from my Pell Grant.
Lexi got her very own package too! Great-grandma Stutzman sent her a box of books-which she was THRILLED to open!
And, of course, she wasted no time seeing what they were about. I love these books too-educational and touch & feel.

My little fattie

Apparently all her eating in the last few months has finally caught up with her, and Alexis is finally able to ride in her forward facing seat. And as soon as I get up the sun shades that I bought today, I'm sure she'll love it even more without the sun blinding her!

In case you haven't noticed by now, we NEVER leave the house without a snack cup. (and bribery mints in my purse)

Mommy's Hand-me-downs

Alexis has a few of my old toys I played with as a kid:
Old-school Vtech:

A Tribute to "in"

This child seriously finds new things to climb into all the time and with all the boxes around here because of online Christmas shopping, it just adds to the variety. Watching her climb into the box tonight reminded me of all the times she's done this lately...and a theory on why she climbs in any box she sees.


My box theory=I started her box fascination!
Her first time in a box: 2.5 months
Over a year ago: 3 months
Last winter: 6 months
February: 8 months..and the last time I put her in anything!
Last month: 14 months
A few weeks ago: 15 months
A few weeks ago: 15 months

Tonight: 15.5 months
And, as I type, she has made her way into the box for the 2nd time tonight.

Fall weather=Cute clothes!

We are finally getting some cool days, which means it's finally time to break out a warmer wardrobe (and a cute one too!). Although I'm a little sad to pack up the little tank tops and dresses-and of course, the sandals-I'm really excited for this season's clothing choices. Here's a sneak peek my little cutie.

Mmm..more food!

Another yummy recipe, straight from the produce section :) Cajun black beans with corn & sausage.

Starting out with garlic, spices, onions & green peppers.
Add corn & black beans.

Add tomatoes and kielbasa (I use turkey-WAY less sodium and 60% less fat).
Ta-da!! Yummy!

And I found Tahini at the Commissary (I swear, they have everything) so I can try to make some homemade hummus!