Halloween and Other Stories

Friday was Ella's school's Fall Fest (the PC name for the Halloween festivities). Since I have been a cheap Mama and refused to pay $20-30 for a super cheap looking Little Mermaid costume it came down to the wire with no digs for her to wear. I improvised and brought her tutu and matching shirt to wear for the party. She was a bit disappointed, but got over it pretty quick once she started eating cookies and running around with her friends. The good mood soon turned sour when all she wanted to eat was candy and cookies and refused to eat the pizza that was there for dinner. We had to exit the fest fast with a fit throwing Ella on our hands, all the while Teya sleeping soundly in the wrap. Saturday we waited until the last minute (imagine that!) to decide to get in the car and drive to Houston. Miss Teya's official first out of town trip! The Dyers were hosting a kiddos' Halloween party so we drove straight there and got in just in time to trick or treat. Ella was in a much better mood, especially since I had secured a borrowed Little Mermaid costume. She had SO much fun going from house to house and collecting candy! Teya stayed at Auntie Deanna's while we went out. We weren't gone for long, but long enough for Ella to decide that Halloween was her most favorite holiday :) We got back to Gram and Papa2's late, with 2 sleeping girls in the car to unload. The rest of the weekend was spent playing with cousins, Gram and Papa2. Oh, and the plumbing is in for the addition, ready to pour foundation!! Exciting stuff!!