Daddy-Daughter Date

Spending one-on-one quality time with our kiddies is something that is so important to me and that I want to make a priority throughout my children's lives. Some of my favorite memories when I was younger was spending time with just my mom, or just my dad. I think being the only girl allowed me to have more of those moments which I am so grateful for. 

As jealous as I am that my little girl got to go out with her daddy, I cherish these pictures of them building memories and their oh-so important relationship. I can't wait till Stewart gets a little older and Paul and I will split up, each taking one to go out on a date. I hope that Lily learns through these times with her daddy the kind of man that she should look for one day. Because he really is the greatest and I want her to feel as special and loved as I do her whole life. 

Happy Halloween

Stewart has been on a Toy Story kick lately, always wanting to watch "Buzz"! We would have made him be Buzz for Halloween, but he even calls Woody "Buzz" so he didn't really know the difference. Lily was excited to be Jessie because they both had red hair, makes it easy on momma. No elaborate wigs this year as opposed to last year. And we all know Paul likes an easy costume so evil Sid it was for him. I, of coarse, am at the bottom of the barrel when it comes to costume creativity and the time that goes into it. This year I didn't want to walk around in something that was thrown together in 10 minutes (again, see last year) so I opted out of dressing up this year. Or, I tried to pass as Andy's mom, either one. 

The kids are reaching a fun and magical age where they understand the excitement of holidays and are so thrilled for the little things and traditions that come with them. I am already crazy excited for Christmas this year.

But back to Halloween, we went over to the Brown's for the second annual pre-trick-or-treating pizza get-together. Then the kids ran from door to door, especially Lily, no one could keep up with that little girl.

Stewart wasn't quite as thrilled as Lily so I took him home to help me pass out candy and put him to bed after a long, exhausting day for him. Lily, on the other hand, kept Paul out till dark. When she came home we cozied up to finish Hocus Pocus, dumped out the candy and admired her hard-earned candy loot.