Lillian's Baptism Dress

The lighting in my dining room is tricky, so this picture does not do the frame justice at all. I have wanted to get Lillian's baptism dress framed for the last two years, and I finally got it together. It is really beautiful in person. The backing has a really pretty shimmer to it. I hope to pass this on to her some day. Can't believe she was that small just two years ago.

"Snowy"

Tonight when we were eating dinner, a magical little elf appeared on the craft table. The kids were totally thrilled and after reading the "Elf on the Shelf" book he was named "Snowy." Hopefully Snowy will remember to place himself in fun places every night and not fall asleep and forget. So far so good. Harrison told Lillian he loved her AND hugged her before bed.
Welcome to the Parke fam Snowy!

Build A Bear Workshop

Yesterday I took Harrison, Carly and Lillian to the Build a Bear Workshop since they did not have pre-school. It was quite an experience. The kids had a great time and "Pinky and Popeye" have not left their sides since we left the mall. Lillian and her bear even have matching dresses.

(on a side note, Blogger is completely annoying me at the moment. The layout of my pictures when I upload them is all out of order and you can't edit correctly. Is anyone else having this problem?)

Cookie

Harrison's class mascot, "Cookie" stayed with us last weekend

even Winston enjoyed her visit!

Halloween with Aunt Milly

My neighbor Amanda made us these super cute ghost cupcakes

Aunt Milly is here from Dallas! Whohoooooo. My kids are obsessed with her iPhone and sharing her earplugs.

Lillian with the dog Aunt Milly brought her "Fluffy."

Aunt Milly all worn out

Party Time

Pre-kids we used to do an "Autumnal Feast" with the Bedfords and carve pumpkins. Our group has expanded slightly.

Harrison pouting about all the girls!

Kate and Anna doing dishes

Grandma Booo'd us all the way from Michigan. Such a cool surprise. We heard a knock at the door and a goody bag was waiting for the kids.

Princess Lillian

Mad that she can't wear the "jewels" to bed

Love Love Love

Chillaxing in the morning enjoying a lazy day

I.could.eat.her.hiney

The Princess and Storm Trooper are ready to go out in the freezing rain.

Neighborhood pre-party

Eme, Ellie and Lills

Where's Waldo?

We actually ended up having lots of tricker treaters! It was great

Time to check out the loot!

Score!

My purple butterfly and Storm Trooper

Halloween Supper Club

The group may have been small, but the fun was not! I did Wii dance for the first time. Hysterical.

Plug and Outlet

Thanks to the Spillmans for a great evening with awesome food, Halloween Pictionary and Wii dancing. This is such a fun tradition.