Twilight at Midnight!!

Ashton and I are huge Twilight fans. We bought our tickets days before the movie opened and went to the midnight showing!!
We went with the Smith family, my friend, Casey, and Ashton's friend, Kenzi. Her other friends came later. We went to Aliante Station at 9:30 and waited in line.

At one point, we sat on the floor and played telephone. It was funny to hear what everyone came up with at the end. The ushers thought we were taking up to much space so they made us stand back up. That was a bummer.Once we got inside we settled in with everyone. We were a little tired but it was fun to go!!


We thought the book was much better, but the movie was fun!! I am a huge Jacob fan but I was disappointed with the actor they chose to play him. I guess when it comes to the movies, I am an Edward fan but when it comes to the books, I am still devoted to Jacob.

The movie was silly and could have been done much better at certain parts, like Edwards diamond skin. It was odd to hear the teenagers laugh but it was silly at times. Ashton, Kenzi, and I went to see it again a couple of days later and it was much better. I guess when you are tired it is not that good. Edward was still yummy at the second showing!! The best part of Twilight is sharing it with my daughter!! Thanks Ash!

Craig's new sport

My camera stinks!! Craig is in the middle, number 10. He decided he wanted to try a new sport- basketball. His dad has never been more proud of him. Basketball is Allen's favorite sport to play.

Craig is still learning how to play, but is trying very hard. He hustles across the court to stay in the game. I am very proud of him! It is nice to see him taking the initiative to play and pay attention. I had forgotten how much I love to watch the sport. When Allen and I first got married he played church ball. I loved going to the games. It would be awesome if Craig stayed in this sport!!

Trick or Treating

Every year we go trick or treating in San Destin. Most of the people we know live in this neighborhood so we link up with them and go. This year the Woolf's were in town so we found them with the Redd's and the Kiester's and went trick or treating with them.

Here are Craig and Mollie coming out of a house
Craig was a rock star!

and Blake followed
Here's the gang at one of the houses. It was a good place for a photo!


Ashton went with her friends around the same neighborhood but not with us of course. She is in the red - she was a vampire. Her cousin, Richard, came across town to go with her. Ashton and her friends had a little scare. She called us frantic because some masked kid on a skateboard was terrorizing them. Allen hoofed across the development to help the kids and gave all the boys grief from not helping the screaming girls. It was funny to see them scared after we realized it was not a big deal.
After trick or treating, the family returned home for chili. We took pictures in our grave yard we have out front. It was nice to be with my nephews and brother.


It was a perfect Halloween!!

Preschool Halloween Parade

We are so blessed to have Blake in Ms. Kathy's preschool. She is a dream!! This is his class getting ready for the parade down the street. Ms. Kathy is on the right and Blake is the Storm Trooper.
I love Blake's pose, hand on the chin resting on his leg. He seems so serious.

Here is Blake and his buddy Tony. They are best buddies and love to wrestle. They are so funny together!

Blake loves his sports!!

We finished another season of t-ball this October. This time Blake was on a team with his buddies, Kai and Tony. Their dads were the coaches. Blake loves playing any sport and was so excited to go every week.

I love this picture of him. He didn't want me to take his picture but I did anyway. He is very serious about his sports and was angry because someone had tackled him for the ball. He knew this was not how you play t-ball so he hauled off and punched the boy. I had him sit down and take a rest to calm down. Not a good time for a picture but it turned out great. I think we are in trouble when he is a teenager!!

He made it to first base and was waiting to take off running!This was awards night and Coach James giving Blake his trophy. He was beaming!! He got a big trophy like his brother and sister. When he was little he wanted a trophy so bad that we went to the party story and bought him a small plastic trophy and his brother and sister gave it to him for being the best little brother. His face didn't beam like this, though.


Here are the boys with their trophies - Blake, Tony, and Kai. They are very proud!!