A long time ago (9 Years to be exact)...

...In a state far away. A lady and her husband were anxiously awaiting the next morning to see if their little bundle of joy would be making his appearance.

Mr. Colin Brack

Excuse the Star Wars entry but this family just love the movies, so it felt appropriate. My first born, Master Colin (throwing in Batman now), made his debut tomorrow.

I cannot explain how so much love can fill your being in a single instance. The first time holding and seeing my little guy changed me forever.

These past 9 years have been such a joy to be the mom to a boy filled with so much love, happiness, kindness, curiousity,  and compassion. He has spoiled us so much as parents. Colin and I can be so different with his outgoing nature and need for cuddles; but we are also so similar with his endless talking and positive outlook. I am so thankful that we were destined to be mom and son.

Baltimore Acquarium

My Goober

I never get enough of that smile

Such a great big brother

My loves

Love my family

His first time to the Atlantic ocean

Love these two

He has such a kind soul

~ Love, Hugs &; Kisses ~ The B Family

Interview for the Kids

I saw my friends on Facebook posting a set of questions to ask kids. I thought it would be cute to see what they said. I have done similar things before - I should try to find them and compare.

Meli:

How old are you? 5

When is your birthday? In May

How old is mommy? (I did not tell her to say that) 14

Favorite color? Blue, yellow and green

Favorite food? Pancakes – cupcakes and Cake too

Who are your best friends? Colin & Loreli...Annie too!

Favorite animal? Some bunnies and sheep

What scares you? Um…a monster

Favorite show? Paw Patrol

What makes you sad? When Colin hurts my little arm or takes my toys away

What makes you happy? When I got to a hot tub and splash in it (meaning Sun River vacations)

Favorite place to go? To Get Air

What do you want to be when you grow up? A nerds…I mean when you can be a doctor (me: a nurse). Yes, a nurse!

What does love mean? You be so happy

Colin:

How old are you? 8 (almost 9)

When is your birthday? November 21^st

How old is mommy? 34 (man, no fooling him)

Favorite color? Green

Favorite food? Grapes

Best Friends? Ethan and Jack

Favorite animal? Bunny (this surprised me - I think he feels bad not saying his favorite stuffed animal)

What scares you? Nightmares

Favorite show? Power rangers

What makes you sad? Losing pets

What makes you happy? Family

Favorite place to go? Laser tag – I  haven’t been yet but I am pretty sure it will be (going for his birthday)

What do you want to be when you grow up? Animal scientists...or some kind of scientist

What does love mean? Caring for others

                                                 ~ Love, Hugs & Kisses ~
                                                           The B Family

Passing out Candy is so fun!

On Halloween, I decided to work a half day this year. It has been an adjustment for the kids to have me working again. So, I really wanted to take the kids down to Cottage Grove for the downtown trick-or-treating. That way they could have some mommy time.  The town closes off the roads to traffic and it takes place right after school. The kids enjoyed running into their friends that we have not seen since we moved. We also stopped by the Elks Lodge that had tables set up in their big room for trick-or-treating. There was also a haunted maze that Mi-Ma took them thru.

Once we got back home, the kids were ready for Dad to take them around our new neighborhood. Apparently, there was some very impressive houses. I love when neighbors get into the fun. Once they got back Meli and Colin helped me hand out candy. I think Meli had the most fun doing this. She was so amped up on Halloween vibes and just having a blast. She kept singing “this is Halloween…” and saying “Happy Halloween” to everyone… Literally. Every. Person.

A group of teenagers came by with a boom box that played the Ghostbuster theme song. Meli flipped out! She started yelling, “I love GHOSTBUSTERS!!!!” Then she acted like she was just blown away. She actually fell backwards on the sidewalk. The teenagers thought she was hilarious. It was also neat that one of the girls was dressed as Pikachu too!

Colin was Max Steel and also had a great time handing out candy. He thought it was his job to make sure everyone got enough candy. He also wanted to make sure no one was allergic to peanuts. Colin may have a slight allergy to peanuts that we discovered a few months back. He told me that was why he hated it so much. His body was telling him that it was not good for him. He really has never liked it. He can smell it from the top floor and gets grossed out. I did not like it as a kid, but nothing like that. I actually did not start liking it until I became pregnant with Meli. I find that funny, because she LOVES it! She must have passed on some of that love to me.

I was planning on doing a little more for a costume this year, but time got away. I did wear my rainbow wig and witch tights – so I kind of was a witch…Minus the broom and hat. I got some compliments from several teenagers that liked my wig. Kudos to me! Not always easy getting teenage compliments. I had a younger kid ask me if was my real hair, because “that would be awesome!”.

This year was a blast! I am glad it all worked out. The next day, Meli was ready for Christmas. I personally love the idea of Thanksgiving and November in general. So no decorations yet…but I am getting very excited for Christmas this year. Usually I am a little better at waiting.

                                           ~ Love, Hugs & Kisses ~
                                                   The B Family