a date w Samantha

Samantha didnt have school today (teachers workshop or something) so while the twinks were in preschool we went to breakfast (her choice Denny's) and shopping at the mall. We picked out the Christmas dresses but I left a 30% off coupon at home so I put everything on hold and will run in this evening to get them. We walked through a bunch of stores and she was great on not begging for anything but I know what she wants for Christmas and her birthday! We walked by one of those photobooths and she really wanted to get her picture taken with me. I happen to have an app for that on my iPhone (incredibooth) so we climbed in and took pictures with my phone (at $5 bucks a pop we saved some cash!) My favorite is the black and white ones! We had a great morning!

the twinks

a day in the life of a no school day for the twinks...

they very rarely dress alike (to be honest I think this is the only thing they have that is the same) but this day they wanted to be. they were super nice to each other all day!

I love this one!

I  ordered this one in a 20X30 poster for their room!

We ended the afternoon with a tea party using Gramma Toots real tea cups!

Toy Story 3 Disney on Ice!

Last week we went with Trinity and Lori to Disney on Ice Toy Story 3! It was really good. I sure wish I  video taped the girls reaction when the show began they were so excited.

We are waiting for the show to begin!

The Army men were really cool!

It was a fabulous show and the kids sat through it! Very entertaining! Both of the twinks threw a huge fit when it was all over with on the way out because we didnt get to say goodbye to Trinity. We parked on different sides of the stadium in Everett. The Sydney took it to a whole new level when we drove off because she wanted her stuffed animal which was in her suitcase. She screamed for it all the way to Marysville (about 30 minutes) until we finally stopped and got gas. Then she fell asleep. Kinda put a damper on the day!

UW game

Last weekend we were in charge of the food for the Dawg pound tailgate party!

the trip to the stadium. ( they picked me up at some church near so I could ride with them. I left the kids with Lori in Bothell so Jon and I were kidless!)

It's a party on the bus (no eating though!)

We made jalapeno poppers (Jalapenos stuffed with cream cheese wrapped in bacon!)

We also smoked a pork the day before and made pulled pork sandwiches with homemade bbq sauce and also a tasty corn chowder that I got from Allrecipes.com

we had great seats (first row on second level right at the 30 yd line)

the band in the background

It was a fun night even though the Huskies lost!

Sickness

Courtney and Samantha are both pukey today. Nurse Sydney is doing her best to make them feel better!

Craft TIME

The girls have been doing this for 3 hours! Courtney though a fit at one point and threw it but she started over and is happy again!

after 3 1/2 hours they are finally done with their first one (the tv is on Nick Jr too, what a nice quiet day it's been)

Sam the cheerleader

Last week Samantha went to a little mini cheer camp at Bellingham High School (thanks Aunt Leah!) She had a blast!! and the performance at halftime at the big game!