Let's Make Out!

Everyone loves kisses right? Smooth, creamy, melt in your mouth kisses.....

I'm talking about HERSHEY KISSES here people! Well, they've come out with holiday versions for us who love the kiss. ;0) My favorite.....

The MINT TRUFFLE!

Look at these babies....Dark chocolate outside, and creamy mint on the inside. It's like you've died and gone to heaven. And I'm not kidding. I'm sad they are just out for a few months. I might have to stock up. You can't just have one kiss! You have to have several! They are too good not too. Addicting.....yeah.

So, go try them while they are out! You won't regret it, I promise!

Conked Out

So, I was sitting here checking my email (go figure) and all of a sudden I hear this snoring sound. I ignored it for a moment thinking maybe it was something off of Blues Clues. But, after a few minutes of hearing this noise I had to investigate. And this is what I found. Now, for any of you who know my daughter....she pretty much will only go to sleep if she's in her crib. So, for her to conk out on the couch like this....means she must have been dog tired. She didn't even blink when the flash on the camera went off. This time change has really thrown off her schedule.

Anyway...she's just completely adorable...how could I not nab a photo?

Doghouse

Today was the official doghouse building day. Jaysen had Landon help him screw it together. Landon felt so important. I was actually surprised that Jaysen actually let Landon hold the drill and drill the screws in. Let's just say that a few of those babies are completely stripped. They are never coming out. Which is ok, since it's Toby's house. But, it was interesting to watch Landon attempt to hold the heavy drill straight up and push the button at the same time. :0)

Even better...when they were all done putting the sides together, Jaysen took a moments break, and without hesitating, Mackenzee grabbed the drill and figured she's make sure those screws were TIGHT enough. She had no problem holding the drill up and pushing the button. Silly girl. Anyway...the puppy house is done. He's got a nice warm home, with a soft little bed inside of it. And do you know what he's doing? He's whining and pawing at my back door. That's right. Sigh. At least he's not barking.

Spiderman!

Though Jaysen took Landon to see Spiderman 3 this past summer, I hadn't seen it. And as most of you know, the movie came out onto DVD this week. (Side note: if you are planning on buying a movie, buy it the first week at Target because it's always $5 cheaper than anywhere else.) Anyway...I took the plunge last night and watched the movie.

The mysterious black goo from space was a bit much for me to believe...but it was a pretty good storyline. I liked the whole Harry aspect of it, but wondered why they killed him off in the end. And, if any of you watched it...the ending left something to be desired. Because it wasn't really an ending. Segway to Spiderman 4!

Yes, they will be doing another one. The script is in the process, but they are unsure if dear Toby Macguire will be on board for another one. He apparently doesn't seem to think that they would be able to come up with a good storyline that would top "3". The villians supposedly in line (yes, more than one again) are 'The Lizard', which is Peter Parker's professor at the university, and Carnage.

The Lizard becomes a lizardbecause he lost an arm and decides to inject lizard DNA into himself, which turns him into a lizard. Peter at this point is his teaching assistant, and they are still close, but The Lizard dislikes Spiderman (I don't know why) and so there is this whole drama involved with the alter ego again like there was with Harry's dad.

Carnage is some serial killer that I'm assuming, breaks out of jail. In the comic book he is cell mates with the guy who became Venom, but they killed him off in the movie. The other version is that he somehow hooks up with Lizard, who, if you remember, still has that sample of the black goo from "3". The black goo still "remembers" Spiderman (because it takes on the characteristics of what it bonds to. that's why the other guy looked like Spiderman too. You know, Venom.) Anyway... Carnage is an even darker version of Venom, because the guy it takes over is a serial killer. Makes sense?

So, there you have it. The saga will continue. Which I am glad, because the ending just wasn't there for me in "3". I would have preferred an ending like "2" where you knew Harry was going to become the green goblin. There were no bad guys looming in this one, just the dumb love story left hanging. Tie up your loose ends people!

Trick or Treat!

What a nice night for Trick or Treating! Not too cold, and it was still light outside.





Anyway...this year was Mackenzee's first year to go out begging for candy. :0) We only went around our little circle, as that was about all she could handle. Even with just the few houses we hit, they got quite a load. We took Toby with us for his first official "walk". It was horrible. He hated his leash and Jaysen ended up having to take him back home and bringing out the pooper scooper as Toby felt the need to "eliminate" on a neighbor's lawn. Sigh. Needless to say, we did not ring that doorbell!


We did end up having to completely cover up Kenzee's cute costume with her coat. So, nobody got to see how completely adorable she was. Landon's costume had plenty of padding and so he kept warm just fine. He was such a good big brother too, helping Mackenzee ring a few of the doorbells. She really wanted to do her part, but she's just not quite tall enough. It's a good thing she's got Landon. :0)
The best part about the whole night was Mackenzee's excitement over all of it. She was in awe that all she had to do was hold out a bucket and people would give her candy. At each door, as soon as someone answered and brought out their big bowl of candy, she would scream, "canny!" It makes you wonder what must be going through her mind. ;0)
Landon was sure that we needed to go to more houses. That he didn't have enough candy. But, he got to finish the night off by passing out the treats to the kids that came to our house. "I'm the best candy giver, huh mom" So, I guess the night turned out good anyway. ;0)

Class Parties

One of the best things about holidays when your kid is in school is the class parties. Especially when you're not really in charge of anything. Your just the helper. You show up, and help the people that actually planned the party. Good stuff.

The kids get to dress up and they have a little "parade" through the halls of the school. You know...to show off their costumes. I will have to say there were some interesting costumes. Some were truly creative though and I was very impressed. Me? I buy mine at the store thanks!

After the parade, it's party time! The kids got to play bingo, pumpkin ring toss, and bobbing for balloons (not with their mouths!). The kids had a blast! And got too much candy!

My favorite part? That most of the kids in his class know who I am, and those that don't, when they ask Landon.....he grins when he tells them yes. I know it won't last for long. Soon enough he won't think it's cool. But for now...I rock! ;0)

A Boy And His Dog

"I've never had a dog before."

This is what Landon said to me as we were talking about our new puppy in the car yesterday. I had to go and pick him up in Burley and on the way home I asked him if he was excited about having a new dog. That's what he told me. "Yeah....I've never had a dog before." As if I didn't already know that. ;0) He didn't let that poor dog leave his side for one minute and there was a perma-grin on his face all night. "I think he need me more than I need him mom" That's the other phrase I got from Landon last night too. As much as I am hating puppy breath right now....I can't say that I am regretting this. Everyone is in love with Toby and he seems to be adjusting quite well.

Sigh. Now we just have to find a dog house. Where do you get one of those things anyway?