Chloe's Halloween Costumes~

Friday at Winniford, Chloe's school, they are suppose to dress up as storybook characters, Chloe is going to be "Pocahantas", my Little Indian Princess! The outfit was found at a yard sale one year for like $1.00, had the outfit, headdress, beaded necklace...She is really into feathers lately, since this is the new fad, so she is All about this outfit!
Monday, on actual Halloween, Chloe is going to be "Jesse off Toy Story", I have her a really cute cowgirl outfit...red boots,even a little sheriff's badge on her vest...I can't wait to see my "Root-tooten Cowgirl"!

Running in CIRCLES!

I feel as though I run in circles daily....up, work, home, housework, sleep. I have a slight problem with OCD in the cleaning dept. I can't stand for clothes to lay around if they aren't clean & hung, then they must be dirty and I have to keep those washed up.Having a 4 year old is no help, as soon as I clean up one room, pick everything up and think I've got a check off the "check-list", I turn around and it is a mess again. I am TOTALLY exhausted at the end of the day, I literally never sit down from the time I come in the door at home. " A Mom's Job is NEVER complete"!

Fall Festivities~

We had a Wonderful weekend with family, while enjoying this gorgeous cool, crisp fall weather. We had the bonfire, Chloe was not too thrilled, I think it was from being so darn tired from Pre-K all day, after about 2 marshmellows, she was cozying up to fall asleep. I enjoyed my few marshmellows and the fellowship. We opted out of camping in a tent since it was cold that night. We stayed at my parents house Friday night instead.
Saturday we had the "pig roasting" and all of the fixings. We had alot of fellowship with all of my Dad's extended family, cousins galore, kids everywhere. I wasn't to impressed with the taste of the pig meat, but at least I can say that I have experienced and tasted an end result of a "pig roast".
Sunday we had church and visited with my grandparents.

And my FAVORITE find of the weekend....I got a New 75-300mm camera lens for my new Camera!!! I got a heck of a deal for it and hope to start studying up on different photo op ideas and some new tricks to try on my Canon camera.

{S'MORES, BONFIRES & GOOD TIMES}

I am so looking forward to this weekend!!! I mean, REALLY looking forward to a weekend with family, bonfires, roasting marshmellows, fellowship & good times! I've got my fleece/jeans, boots, gloves all laid out, ready for the family "Franklin Camp-out"....Needless to say I've talked Chloe out of camping in a tent, just a little too cool for me, I don't think I could handle the weather.
We're going to have a "pig roasting" as well, have only seen these on TV so anxious to see how this turns out and how it tastes as well.
The weather is perfect for this type of gathering, hope to take some pics with my new Camera as well....I just LOVE my NEW Camera!!!

I SOooooo Needed This Today!

Some recent situations going on in our Family has really tested & are continuing to test my Faith! I'm a Child of the King & I know that he has a Perfect plan for Me and my family. I ask daily for guidance from my Saviour, and for the Ultimate PEACE he can give to us!

Pinterest Idea for Pumpkins, Very Easy....

We had a pumpkin we were wanting to carve. I had saw on Pinterest one week that you could use metal cookie cutters to hammer with a rubber malet into the pumpkin to make designs.
We finally got around to the pumpkin, but to our dismay, the pumpkin was already getting squishy, and started to stink some, but we decided to go ahead and decorate it to put outside.
Chloe opted for the "Hillbilly Pumpkin" ! Her expressions were soooo...worth the mess & stinch of the collasping pumpkin.

And might add, Made my 1st Pinterest dessert recipe this weekend, "Easy Pumpkin Cake"...Yummo!!! It was super-easy & was so moist & delcious!!! Definately a "must" for this coming Thanksgiving season!

Working on the FARM~

This past weekend my husband had been working on the farm, plowing, planting etc. He thought it would be a good idea to bring Chloe up to let her help out some & ride the equipment, of course, Chloe was anxiously waiting to get out & play in the dirt some. I pretty much grew up on a farm and had the constant sounds of tractors, cows/goats etc. but in the BRANCH, Chloe doesn't really get to experience this on a every-day basis. Tractor out & ready, Chloe jumps right on with her Daddy, dust billowing behind, but Chloe smiling ear-to-ear the whole time. I found myself a little spot on the tractor as well, right on the fender-well, so Chloe, me and the hubs all plowing down the fields ( a little bumpy & dusty, was an under-statement). Later on, Chloe got the chance to control the bobcat, this little girl was in heaven....this big open space of playing in the dirt was getting giggles & grins the whole time.
Thankful for the Saturday evening we got to spend together on the Farm.....

{ Down at the Farm @ WASHINGTON FARMS }

2 "1st's for the Weekend" - Corn Maze & Movies

This past weekend, didn't go exactly as planned, Chloe decided she didn't want to stay at her grandparents. Saturday all 3 of us loaded up heading to garage sales....Wow!!! We found some good deals, needless to say our garage is loaded with finds. Glad my 4 - Runner has some luggage racks attached and thank goodness for some bungee cords! Even when you least expect, you come across some "Chloe" personalized items, found the cutest little bench that was custom-made for another Chloe.
Saturday afternoon it was so cool & crisp we decided to head onto the Pumpkin farm. Flashlights & hoodies in stow we were ready for our adventure, going to attempt the corn maze this year as well.
Chloe was non-stop the whole time, running from activity to activity. It was rather cool, the wind was whipping around too. We attempted the corn maze, but after Chloe gave up on walking & wanted to be carried we opted to find a worker to help us find our way out.
Sunday afternoon we went to see COURAGEOUS movie. This was Chloe's 1st Movie ever! She did quite well, a little anxious towards the end. This movie is a MUST SEE!! The movie was very powerful, with a great message to be heard!
Had a Super weekend with my little fam!!!!!!!!