The Best of our Annual Witch's Cafe!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

So, this year I got to thinking about how many fun ideas I've used over the years. So, I decided to put a few of my favorites from years past on our blog.

Boo-nanas!
These were very cute, but if you don't like coconut, then they might not be the best idea.



String Cheese fingers!
Always a hit and a staple every year!


Frankestein Pizza!
These turned out so cute, if I do say so myself!


Frankestein Kiwi!
I thought these were darling, even if the kids didn't like the taste.


Popcorn Ball Ghost
I didn't realize that the kids liked this, but Jack requested it again. Too bad I can't remember how I made him and I do remember he was a lot of work...so sorry Jack the Ghost won't be appearing again.


Donut Hole Eyeballs and Circus Peanut Pumpkins


Apple Fangs
(Sometimes I include a tongue, but I guess I didn't the year of this picture.)


AND MY ALL TIME FAVORITE THING I'VE MADE....Witch Tacos!
I've never been able to top this one, eventhough I try each year. I think this will go down in history as the best part of any Witch's cafe I'll ever do. I think they are so cute and I am happy to say that I thought of this idea all on my own. Everything else I've gotten on the internet or a book.




So stay tune for what we serve for Witch's Cafe 2011!!!

It's exhausting being so cute!

Sunday was our ward's primary program. Jack never falls asleep in church, but he had a big week...so I guess after his part and a little singing he just couldn't stay awake any longer. We thought this was the cutest picture. They are usually the wiggliest kids in Sunbeams, but they couldn't make it. It also doesn't help that our church is at 1 pm. That's prime napping time for kids and me too! :-)

Babysitting Miss P

So Thursday evening I got to babysit Perri, while her mom took the other two to the park and Brooklyn to tennis practice. She came in such a great mood, probably because she knew she had some fun in store for me! Look at that smile.
It started with me picking her up, only to discover that she had thrown up all over herself and her car seat. I cleaned her up and started on the car seat and then it happened again, only this time she was soaked to the bone. I changed her clothes and she was a happy baby again. Smiling and laughing...once again I am pretty sure she was laughing at me. She is sitting in my lap watching TV, when it happened...3 LARGE explosions. When I went to change her she had exploded over the new outfit I had just put on her. There was only 1 other outfit in the bag and it was a fall outfit. Now I know the months say it is fall, but Texas doesn't know that yet. It was a little too warm to put that on, so Perri and I just chilled on the couch with her only in a diaper and wrapped in her blanket. She slept and was happy as a clam. Right before it was time to go, I decided to put on the darling outfit (I believe Chy Ayn gave to her.), so she could ride home in comfort. She looked so darling and was so happy. Here are a couple of shots that I got. I realized how hard it is to take pictures of a baby when you only have 2 hands and you need them both for the camera. Plus she is starting to get a little wiggly these days.


She is such a cute, happy baby!

Golfing Date

So this was the best date I've had in a LONG time and it was with a total hotty! Because Jack couldn't go to see Mary Poppins (he was really disappointed), I told him I would take him on a date where ever he wanted. He wanted to go to Crocodile Gap. So last Saturday, Jack and I headed to play miniature golf. He was so excited and so cute doing it. We played 18 holes. Now, his dad would not approve...I totally let him drag the ball with his club, start closer to the hole, or kick it with his foot. It was basically a free for all. We were the only ones on the course, so we could do whatever we wanted. It was great! He had such a good time and I got 4 holes in 1. That's never happened before. When I was telling Jack how excited I was about it, he said, "I think the wind really helped you, Aunt Nanny." I guess that was his way of saying, "You're not really that good Aunt Nanny." As we were driving home he said, "Thanks Aunt Nanny for taking me on the date. It was great!" He is a good kid.

Look at that form...he might just turn pro with a little more of my influence after all. :)

Mary Poppins with Brooklyn

So this year Mary Poppins was one of the shows that came to San Antonio with the Broadway Across America series. Brooklyn saw the ticket on my fridge and was so excited to go. She wanted to "dress up really fancy" and get treats for the show. About 1/2 through the 1st Act, she turned to me and said, "When is 1/2 time?" Now that is a true Coach's child! She enjoyed the show, but I think it was still a little bit long for her. Also I think the accents were a bit hard for her to understand. Other than that...she seemed to enjoy herself.
Sorry the picture is so dark. I was illegally taking the picture with my phone, right before the play started.

Happy Birthday Kate!

Happy Birthday Kate! I can't believe that you are 10 years old. Boy does time fly when you are having fun and we've had lots of fun with you in our family. I'm glad you are part of our family and hope you have an amazing birthday! Wish I could be there to help you celebrate.