Pretty Bummed

So, some of you know I have been training for a half marathon. I have been running since April, and I am so tired of running!! Anways, the race is actually in 22 days. But . . . I have the worst luck. I was running on the treadmill the other day because Jake didn't get home from work until late. 6 miles on the treadmill is like torture, so I was stupid, and just kept increasing the speed. Well, of course, while the incline was changing, I tweaked my knee just right, and hurt it. I can be kind of a wimp, but it is hard to run 9 miles (what I was supposed to do today) when you dont feel 100%. Plus, I am a sprinter, trying to become distance runner, and it's not that easy for me anyway. I am going to give it 3-4 days rest, and see if I can pick up again next week. It would absolutely stink if I would have put in all this work for nothing!!! Come on body, work for me!!

Happy Halloween

Last night turned out to be a pretty good Halloween. Taylee was Little Bo Peep, and Rohne was Batman. We ate pizza at home, then I bundled up the kids and we went Trick-or-Treating outside. Taylee had on 3 shirts, two pairs of pants, and "pantyloons," so she wouldn't have to wear a coat over her beautiful dress. Rohne was also bundled, but I put his coat on because he didn't really care. They loved getting treats from all the houses, and they ended up with tons of candy. I think I have already eaten more than they have. Not a good thing for my figure! Oh well, Halloween is only once a year. Bring on the Turkey and Pumpkin Pie!


All the cousins dressed up before Trick-or-Treating

Earlier that day Rohne was Spiderman. I found out that I couldn't fit any clothes underneath his outfit, so he settled for Batman because it was a bigger costume.

Candy, candy, candy!!

Mommy's little monsters

Carving Pumpkins

So, we finally got our pumpkins carved last night for Family Night. The kids had a good time. We can't wait until tomorrow!


Yeah, I did the one on the left. I've never been much of an artist.

Kids say the darndest things!

Since Rohne is still learning to talk, Taylee usually does most of the talking. She does enjoy conversing with him though, and they are pretty funny sometimes. Today was a typical day driving home from Target. I had turned the Disney CD down a little so I could listen to a voicemail. This is what I heard from the backseat.

Taylee: "Rohne, ya like my boobs?"
Rohne: (nothing)
Taylee: (even louder) "Hey Rohne, ya like my boobs?"
Rohne: "Uh huh, boobs!"
Not thinking that I had heard her right, I didn't intercede yet. I mean, come on, I didn't teach her that language! I waited until a stoplight and then turned around.
Taylee: (practically screaming, and really shaking her thang)
"Rohne, look at my MOOBS!"
Then it hit me. She was dancing, and saying MOVES. Thank goodness. Silly princess.

Fun Activity

Lately I have been having a hard time trying to keep my kids busy. It's freezing outside, so most of our activities have to be inside. They are both really into coloring and painting right now. So, I bought finger paints yesterday. I was so worried about the mess, but I just bucked up, and let them go. It kept them occupied for at least an hour. One whole hour with no fighting over toys or screaming, what a success!!






And Rohne only stuck his fingers in his mouth once! Thank goodness most art supplies are non-toxic nowadays.

Mud, Muddy, Mud

It's so hard to make the kids focus for a picture

Rohne's favorite part was cutting the pumpkins. He's all boy!!

Pumpkin Princess

Saturday we took the kids to the pumpkin patch. Because we are in Seattle, of course it has been raining for days and days. Instead of waiting for it to clear up, we decided it was now or never. The good thing about the dreary weather was that it wasn't too busy. The downfall was the mud. Ooooohhhhh, the mud!!! I strapped on the kids's rain boots, put on their winter coats, and they really had a blast. Granted, we were covered from head to toe by the end of the day, but it was worth it. The pumpkin prices were pretty steep, and we only had a little bit of cash, so we just got two pumpkins. But, that's one for each kid, I guess. We're planning on carving them sometime this week.


Riding on the wagon that took us to the pumpkin patch.

Pumpkins and more pumpkins

Short, but Oh So Sweet!

All of us outside the mall. I look ridiculous, just look at everyone else.

They had to bring the dog, Missie along, for lack of a babysitter at home. Rohne loved her, but Tay was a little hesitant.

Dad and Tay chessin' it up at Zoopa.

Mom and Rohne at Zoopa

The kids loved having new playmates. My dad even played dolls with Taylee for like an hour! Aren't Grandpas the best?

My parents were able to come for a short visit this week. They arrived Monday afternoon, and left Tuesday afternoon. My dad had some business meetings in Courde'Lane, ID and they drove up here before they started. It was so great to have them come. We didn't do much, but the kids loved having Grandma Honey and Grandpa Hamblin around. Tay made us all cry when she begged them not to leave. I hadn't seen my parents since May. It is just too long to go between visits. I miss them so much!! We are planning a visit up to Montana for Christmas. Hopefully it works out.