Hmmmm....

It might be time to invest in some new dress up clothes.

A Tribute

To an incredibly great man who lived his life to the fullest and loved everyone he met. I have never heard him speak badly of another person nor have I met a person who would so willingly give you the shirt off of his back (or $20- which I liked to test often). He was so full of energy, M&Ms, and a willingness to play Shanghi at any time of the day. I admired his green thumb and his ability to make any garden he touched into a beautiful masterpiece.

One of his favorite things to do was to go 4-wheeling and I will never forget when he took Brett and I 4-wheeling in Idaho a couple of years ago. We spent all day exploring an area around the Snake River and I will always cherish the time I got to spend with him laughing, racing, appreciating the beauty of the earth, and of course, eating ice cream. Because when you're a McBride, there is no better way to end your day.

I will miss him deeply but will forever be grateful for the 30 years that I was able to have him in my life. So many good memories, so many great hugs. I am grateful to have had such a wonderful Grandpa and I look forward to the day when I will see him again. Maybe then I will be able to beat him at Shanghi.

Halloween Fun

Halloween couldn't come soon enough for Audrey this year. She bugged me the entire month by asking every day, "Halloween today? We go trick or treating?" Lucky for her, she was able to go trick or treating 3 times last week and I'm pretty sure most of that candy is gone now. In fact, she told Brett last night, "I need more chocwate bars." Like mother, like daughter.

Audrey was so excited about getting a pumpkin this year... until she and Brett carved it open. She kept saying, "Dis smell yucky."

I made Audrey a Halloween outfit this year. Thanks to my very talented mother who showed me how to applique (and make it look nice) and how to sew a bow on a shirt.

My beautiful fairy

I also made her a bucket this year to gather all her treats (using a tutorial found HERE).
Of course, she preferred the traditional pumpkin bucket that her cousin brought. Luckily, he was a good sport and let her carry it around until it was time to trick or treat.

We had a great Halloween filled with lots of good food, good friends, and family. I hope yours was just as wonderful!