Movie Night!!!

It was Thanksgiving Eve and we had popcorn, candy, and Mr. Peabody & Sherman.  That could only mean one thing...it was time for our 10th annual Movie Night!!!

Our family came over with pjs on!

After a little play time and a pizza dinner, we started the movie.

The kiddos usually last as long as the popcorn and candy.  Once it's all gone, they are all back to playing!  The Taylor family and Grace lasted a little longer than usual this year...it must of been a good movie.

Carter and Lily are obsessed with the babies, June and Trace.

After lots of tickling, it was time for everyone to go home and get rested up for a big day of turkey eating!

We had a fun night and we are so thankful for our amazing family who doesn't mind hanging out with us!

one little, two little...

three little...

NOPE!

Just two little Pilgrim children!

These cute little Pilgrims both had Thanksgiving parties at school today.

Carter Man and his friends retold the story of the first Thanksgiving, sang some songs, and gave thanks before they feasted.

Carter and I joined Grace for the end of her party.

After everyone finished loading up on sugar, we played an exciting game of Bingo!

I'm so thankful that I was able to come to both of my favorite Pilgrims' parties!  Love them a bunch and love spending time with them!  I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving with a loving family and yummy food!!!

our weekend at the hunt house

the other weekend, we spent some time at the hunt house with our family.  it was super cold so, we spent a lot of time indoors.  we were able to play outside for a little bit while the sun was shining!  the kids played hard!!!  running, swinging, collecting acorns, making "soups"

while we were warming up indoors, we ate some yummy taco soup, made little arrow ornaments and necklaces, and played some more.

carter man LOVES his baby cousins so much!!!

poppa built a massive bonfire so, it was back outside to play with fall leaves and roast sticky marshmallows!

the next morning, there were some snuggles, an after breakfast game of uno, and lots more playing!

right now...

i'm extremely grateful for all of the men and women (including my little brother) who have served this country in order to keep us safe and free!  and, for giving us this day off!

i'm totally obsessing over my new jewelry from noonday collection that i got for my birthday!!!  each piece is handmade and looks amazing and has a cool story of who made it or how it's made!  i'm trying to decide what to wear later...too many choices!

i'm sad because i just ran out of my favorite oil!  it takes headaches away instantly and i love diffusing it because it smells so yummy and helps us breathe easier!  don't worry, though; more is on it's way!

i am really enjoying this book.  it is helping me be aware of teachable moments and using those moments to teach grace and carter man what the Bible says and how to apply it to everyday life.

i'm hoping to make something like this with the kiddos this weekend!

this "arctic blast" that is headed our way has got me thinking about christmas.  these things are on the wish lists of some kids i know:

this is my favorite song right now...love, love, love it!!!

i need to get up and do something that is somewhat productive on my day off, but this guy wants to keep snuggling!!!

trick ~ or ~ treat

Elsa:  Yep, we did our part of helping make Elsa the most popular costume of the year.  Grace was so excited about dressing up and she felt very beautiful!!!  And, I only have two words:  The Wig.

SpiderMan:  I mean, I hate to one up everyone, but this SpiderMan has a cape.  And sweatbands.  CarterMan was also excited to dress up; he felt very strong and super cool!

Love them!

We met up with The Riddler, a witch and her black cat, and a couple of Minions.  Then we froze while trick or treating!

They were so fast and so independent.  I was basically chasing them the entire time.  They are growing up too fast!

Our attempt at a family pic.  Fail!

This girl loves her some Reese's peanut butter cups!!!

While thawing out, the kids got crazy busy eating candy!!!

We had another super fun Halloween!!!