BOO to YOU!

Happy Halloween!  This year we celebrated by going over to our friends house and just having fun!  Last time we were there for Halloween our babies were soooo tiny....

Just look at that little penguin and little Tigger!  Lilly had just turned one and Ryder was 13 months, so precious.  I have a video of them in the bathtub that I just watched and if they weren't naked little ones i'd post it because it is just adorable.  But look at these love birds now....

More in love than ever!  

But mommy loves her little witch more than ever!  

OK, so a lot of people these days have these things in their front yard.  I am personally not a fan, but Miss Lilly Grace wanted her picture taken in front of them all!

I can not believe she was not afraid of this giant chicken.....not like her at all, but so cute!

This grass creature man scared me half to death!!  I was almost jumping into Austin and Jared's arms, so scary!!

Getting their candy on!

Ryder, Ryan Kate, and Lilly.....trying to get three three year olds to smile is well, hard.  This is the best I got people.

Lovers holding hands......so presh.

With the cutest witch I know...and I know a few...ha!

The candy sort, so important.

It was so nice to get the three kiddos together....even though Miss Lilly did not like Miss Ryan Kate talking to her man.  Wow, girls learn this early apparently, ha! Fun was had by all and food was eaten in large amounts.  Thanks Sarah for staying behind at the house alone so I could take Lills trick or treating with the dads.  Such fun, can't wait for next year when our babes are even bigger, tear. 

Just some adorable FALL pics!

Pumpkin carving with mommy.

SPOOKY!

Simply precious.

Our church pumpkin patch, Lilly is obsessed with bounce houses!

Some friends at school!

Mommy kitty with her baby love.

Mommy advice....from an expert.

Here are some tips for all you mommies out there, from the mommy expert herself, Miss Lilly Grace.  She is the best mommy to her little Baby Dear and she clearly shows it everyday.  Here are some of LG's basic tips for all the mommies....

1.  Always, always dress fancy.  There is no excuse for not looking your best at all times, even if you are somewhat over dressed.
2.  Always make sure your little lovey has a sippy with her, preferably one that is 3/4 her size.  You can fill it with your babies favorite drink of choice (pink pite).
3.  Always give your baby bells to play with.  The ones that ring so loud when they are swung about that they could potentially shatter your windows.  Babies just love these, especially when they are trying to snooze in their stroller.  Oh, and make sure you keep them right by their ears, just in case they can't hear it.
4.  Putting slices of American cheese on your baby's head.....duh, a definite must in the mommy world.

There you have it.  With these tips, all of you mommies out there should do just fine.  Good Luck!

Update.

This morning my mom called me and told me my dad was having emergency heart surgery.  I guess he has been having shortness of breath and was doing some tests recently, when they found out that his main valve was 85% blocked.  Our neighbor, who happens to be his cardiologist, convinced him to go in this am for an angioplasty.  He's going to be fine and is in recovery, but his doctor said that he was very likely to have had a massive heart attack very soon and he probably wouldn't have made it.

Obviously, this is very upsetting and tears at my heart.  I just saw my dad on Sunday so I just feel beyond grateful that they did this surgery when they did.  Please pray for a speedy recovery and that he doesn't have any more problems.

Pics and fun stuff to come soon......

Halloween party number 1

Last Saturday we went to the Annual Evans Halloween Bash, and of course it was sooooo much fun!  This was my second year to go, and I have had a great time both times.  So usually I am very creative with my costume, but this year I just didn't have the time to devote to a costume.  I have another party on the 30th, so maybe I can come up with something by then, but I highly doubt it.  So I found this little number and thought it was cute.  Every single thing at the costume store was just a little too scandalous for my taste, so I thought this was one of the more modest, ha!  It looked cute though!

Getting ready at Sarah and Austin's house.  Had to send a pic to some people!

Austina, Flo, Pippi, and hmmm, sailor, ha!

Funniest thing ever.  He was HYSTERICAL!!  

So I hated my makeup that night.  I tried fake eyelashes and I am such a dummy with them.  My lashes didn't even look longer so next time i'll skip them totally. 

Of course you can find me with a mic singing when no one else is.....

Ummmm, love.  The Cullens, loved them. 

So stay tuned for more Spoooooky pics....or as Lilly girl would say "pooooookkkkkyyyy."  I guess i'll give this costume to her when all is said and done!

In love....

With CoCo Marie. She is just plain precious.  I love holding her and kissing her little cheeks, she is such a doll baby.  Thanks Jason and Michelle for making such a cutie!!

Look at how precious Lilly is with her.  She would have made a great big sister at this age! 

CoCo wants her chips!

She looks like her daddy, but she definitely got her mommy's eyes.  Beautiful little love. 

Baby piggies may be my weakness......

Also, speaking of being in love, we went to some good friend's wedding in Houston too.  Andrew and Michelle congrats!

They both looked amazing and the wedding was gorgeous!  I was crying my eyes out during the ceremony, typical Molly!  Just so happy for them!

Michelle and I didn't plan on matching, ha.  My aunt was wearing the same color too, crazy. 

Adorable.  

We also went over and saw their BEAUTIFUL house in The Heights.  I wish them a happy marriage!

Lilly Grace you are 3!!

Where has the time gone?  Weren't you just a tiny little baby I held in my arms?  I certainly miss those days, but you have become such a joy for me and every day I thank my lucky stars that God gave you to me.  We went down to Houston last weekend for a friends wedding, and ended up throwing Lilly a little princess party!  She had so much fun with her favorite aunts and her cousin's!

I wore pink in honor of my princess!!  

Precious cousins!  All princesses of course, and sweet little CoCo!

Fancy Nancy doll from Pixi, among other things....

The amazing paintings my mom made for the twins.  MacKenzie is obsessed with owls and Macayla is obsessed with pigs, so cute. 

So stylish! Nick and NoNo gave her this precious dress that she has been wearing non-stop.  Even to school one day....I have to pick my battles, ha!

Fishing pond time!!  The girls loved this, we may have to do it again at Lilly's party here in Dallas.  Thanks Derek and Uncle Joe for helping!

Three candles on her perfect purple princess cupcake!  

"Mommy makes the best cupcakes!"

So we had so much fun celebrating her big day!  I am having a party in November for her with her friends from school and their families, as well as my friends and family.  I can't get her to nail down a theme, so who knows what we are going to end up with!  Lilly, here are some of your three year old stats!

You are very, very tall, and probably weigh around 33-35 pounds.  You are still holding on to that baby chub that mommy loves soooooo much.  You are very sweet and also very sensitive.  You love giving hugs and kisses and you love grabbing my face and giving eskimo kisses.  You love to eat and some of your favorite foods are yogurt, hot dogs, all fruits, mommy's chicken spaghetti, cookies (of course), peanut butter on raisin bread....the list goes on.  You do not like guacamole and made the funniest face when you tried it!  You are starting to get more into eating meats and trying new things, finally!  You love all things pink, purple, and princess.  You love makeup and mousse in your hair and you love painting your nails with mommy.  You love hats and accessories and all things fancy!  You are obsessed with your kitty Tony and Dottie Sue and you must find them and give the love the second you walk in the door.  You love school!  What a blessing it has been for me to watch you learn every day at school.  You love, LOVE seeing me throughout the day and love showing me all your artwork.  Our fridge is covered in your precious masterpieces!  You love playdough, singing, and dancing.  One of your birthday presents from mommy is dance classes, so I can't wait for that!  We read every single night for 30 min, then you read aloud by yourself and I just love listening to you on the baby monitor.  Your best friends are Ryder, Maggie, Skylar, Aiden, and Emma.  You are not a morning person, at all, and it can be very challenging in the mornings for me since I am not one either.  However, every morning I wake you up to "you are my sunshine" and you smile that sleepy smile.  You love dresses and tutus and pretty things, and you love dressing up in mommy's clothes.  

Most of all, you are the most perfect little angel baby.  Every day is something new and exciting and you make me a happy, complete person.  Whatever our future holds, I know we will be right by each other's side and always best friends.  You already know that mommy would do anything for you and make sure you have everything you need.  You also know just how much I love you.  Happy birthday Lillykins!

Oh I almost forgot....

School party!!!  You loved how mommy came to your class and read to everyone a special book and passed out treats.  I loved it too!