a party and a visit

Earlier this month, my mom and Grandma came out for a long weekend and for Mason's birthday party. Since his birthday fell on Thanksgiving this year, we had it the Saturday before :)
It was so much fun. We had a mixed CARS and Toy Story theme going on..

The cake was from Super Target's bakery...it was yummy :)

I made car and cowboy hat sugar cookies for favors.

Mason was overwhelmed between the people and gifts....the poor kid didn't know what to do! :)

On a more important topic...my mom and Grandma came for a quick visit. It was so amazing to see them and it was so incredibly sad to say goodbye.

 

I miss our families so much everyday, but having them come visit and then having to say goodbye again is like itching off a scab and having it hurt all over again.

(graphic, I know, but it's the only way I can describe it!)

We had a wonderful time with them while they were here...

thank you both for coming!

we love and miss you!

xoxo

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trick or treat

Let me just say that growing up, we didn't go trick or treating. This has never bothered me and I understand why my parents made that decision...but let me tell you, I think I was more excited about costumes and candy than the kids were ;)

 I made Nick pull out some of his cowboy gear and I scrounged in the closet for what could pass as western wear :)

{we stopped by to see Steve and Cindy and she took this picture for us (thank you!). The "creepy baby" is actually her childhood doll...and is actually quite sweet, but I get that on Halloween, baby dolls can be on the creepy side :) }

Mason was supposed to be a bum, but he turned out more farmer-ish.

There was much drama behind the "whiskers".

Adelyn wanted to be a princess (surprise surprise), so she picked one of her dress up outfits, I braided a crown and sprayed some glitter. BAM. good to go :)

Our friends, Jeremy and Meghan, invited us to join them at her Mom and Step-dad's for their annual Halloween shindig (thank you!)  ;) with her family...it was a blast! So many kids. Adelyn and Mason were in kid heaven. I didn't take any pictures, though....so I don't have any of the fun costumes the kids were wearing :)

Going door to door was so much fun. There were so many people and it was neat seeing all the different costumes!

I'm already excited for next year :)

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