More Halloween Fun

Lots and lots of Pictures! On thursday we went to Oklahoma Christian to Trick or Treat in the dorms. It was a lot of fun, it is one of our favorite things to do each year!
Today started the Halloween day hoopla! We went to a carnival at church, Jeff was a farmer (hey it's the best I could get out of him) and I was a witch. It's funny, growing up I was never allowed to be anything "scary". And I hold my kids to the same rule. Yet dressing as a witch this year I still felt like I was being naughty and would get in trouble! Sophy was quick to point out to people that I was a "good" witch.
After the church festival which had lots of fun games, we went to Northpark for indoor trick or treating. We do this every year too, but it was the first time Jeff went. It was good and went by quickly. My heels were killing my feet though by the time I was finished though.
After Northpark we went home for dinner before trick or treating in the neighborhood. That was a lot of fun! We get to see our neighbors and even ran into our friend Lisa and Alex! We spent some time hanging out with her and she helped us pass out candy at home.
All in all a very exciting year!

Halloween Pictures

I took the girls to get their pictures taken in their costumes a few weeks ago and we were finally well enough to go pick them up! I was thrilled with how cute they turned out! Happy Halloween everyone!

Book Update

I am currently on book #80 in my quest to read 100 books this year. So I'm getting close tot he end, which is good since it's October! Man where did the year go?
I'd give an update of what I've been reading lately, but I figure I'll just post the full list at the end of the year. Then I'll have lots of recommendations for everyone! I was really hoping that my brother would finish book 3 in his Ghost Targets series before the end of the year so it could be on the list with the other two, well that and i just want to read it, but I haven't seen a copy yet....hint hint.
Reading books makes me think of all the books I've read in the past, good and bad. By far I have more favorites then books I hated. And lots in between. I have many faves on my shelf here at home. I recently read a book that combines young adult and Georgette Heyer style romance! Loved it!
There is one book in my life that I can't seem to forget. It was a classic story about a well-off girl who moves in with a farm family. They tell her she has to carry her weight and keep trying her out on family chores. She is terrible at all but one, spinning silk. Its a sweet story, and honestly I don't remember much more of the story. I found the book in 5th grade at the school library near the Laura Ingalls Wilder books on the shelf. I don't know the name and haven't found it since. I wish I could re-read it, but that would mean finding out what it is first!
Oh well.
Are there any stories in your life that you want to find but don't know the name of?

Boomer Sooner!

Today I had the privilege of taking my nephew Alexander's New Born Portraits! I'm sure you'll see a lot of him around the blog, him being so handsome and all, but I thought I'd give you a little sneak peek of the the cuteness.
Also while I was there I took an OU family Portrait! I have never gotten to do one of those, which is odd around here. I think it turned out really cute!

The Great cookie Debate or Save the Cookies

Today I started the great cookie debate on facebook. Why? Well it all started like this:
Lola was being REALLY good today. So I decided to give her a cookie as a reward. Only, Gasp!, there were no cookies in the house! SO I made a quick call to Trish asking for a bakery in Edmond that might sell cookies cheaper than going to the Mall. She told me of a cute little place off 33rd and Blvd.
Lola was all smiles as she gazed at the brightly iced cookies on the shelf and I was happy with the selection and prices. We bought some and headed out to pick up Sophy (yes she got a cookie too).
After arriving home I posted my fabulous find on facebook. I realized most people around here would know of the place, but it's odd how I am almost always the last to know about these things. The post quickly recieved a reply that Eileen's cookies on Danforth and Sante Fe where by far better cookies. "Oh really?" I thought to myself. So after nap-time we loaded up the car and headed to this Eileen's cookies to check them out. They did cost a little more, but were much bigger cookies. Sophy and Lola thought it was a holiday or something to get two special treats in one day AND one for no reason other than waking up!
I like sugar cookies that are a little softer, and these were, however they used cake icing on them instead of cookie icing. A small difference I know, but for me it was too much. The girls loved that they could choose from Halloween ones, rainbows, flowers, even Elmo cookies! The icing made a huge mess though!
I have yet to try Eileen's other flavors and I was given a tip on buying them cheaper, so that will help. I mean I will just have to force myself to try the others for research purposes.
After all the comments I decided to write it all up in a note on facebook and get the opinion of other Edmond residents. It was amazing how quickly the responses came in! Although I still disagree with most of them, it is fun to know people's preferences.
So I encourage everyone int he area to go try them out and let me know what you think. Don't live in the Edmond/OKC area you say? Find a small bakery near you and try their cookies. I visit most of your cities anyway, so I'd LOVE to know where to find the good cookies. Besides, shouldn't we all be trying to support small local business in this economy? Protect the cookies, go buy one today!