Family Fun at the TX Fair

We were so excited to get to go to the TX State Fair again this year and even better it didn't rain like it did last year (although I did miss seeing Oprah like I did last year).

We kicked-off our day by going on the 212-foot ferris wheel (well minus Jon, he isn't a fan of those heights), lots and lots of rides for the kids, a yummy lunch, more kid rides, a sweet treat break...my favorite being the 'fried cookie dough', then the kids pretended to 'work on the farm' and just before the end of our fun filled day Paige took part in the 'Circus'.

Yup, that little head you see is Harlow who fussed the entire ride because she really wanted to squeeze her head between the safety bars

Aiden was bummed he didn't meet the height requirements to ride all of the rides his big sister Paige did but some he just needed an adult to ride with, Jon and I enjoyed taking turns riding with our little man.

Happy Harlow

Harlow's beautiful Cala Dress and Lila Flower Belt are by Joyfolie

Sweet treats at the Fair...I didn't get a picture of it but I tell you the fried cookie dough was the BEST!

Paige's fabulous Butterfly dress is by Imogen's Garden on Etsy

Pretending to work on the farm

Harlow cheering on her big sister in the Circus

Paige was a beautiful butterfly

Such a great day, we can't wait go go again next year!

Do you Boo? WE DO!!!

So cute in matching glow-in-the-dark skeleton pj's and armed with glow-sticks!

So sorry I haven't been updating my Blog, I guess once Paige started school it's just been busy busy with one thing or another but hey, at least I am back and that's what counts right?

Halloween is my favorite holiday, so many great decorations, fun crafts to do with the kids, so many fun traditions (like 'Boo-ing'), pumpkin patches, costume parties and of course trick-or-treating Halloween night.

Ok, so one of my favorite traditions to do with the kids is to go 'Boo-ing' and it doesn't really cost anything to do since you probably have some of it around your house already. Just grab a bag (any size will do), fill it with some goodies/candy (I usually do small Halloween favor type toys topped with some candy) and don't forget to include the instructions about the 'Boo'. I found these FREE super cute printables over at Lil Boo & Co.

Grab some glow-sticks for the kids and head out to get your 'Boo' on, the kids will love it and if you get lucky you might get a 'Boo' back! We do it every year and have also been lucky to get a 'Boo' back as well :)

Here's some of our 'Boo-ing' pictures from Monday night...

If you buy Halloween toy favors from Oriental Trading they will last forever, I swear I have been using the same little favors for years now along with these bags ;)

So excited to go and 'Boo!'

Jon explaining to Aiden what to do...

We were hiding at the side of the house, waiting to hear the door open and close before we went on to do another. We usually 'Boo' 2-3 houses.

Hope your all enjoying the month of October as much as we are.

First Day of School - Paige is in 1st Grade

Today was Paige's first day back at school, seems like yesterday I was dropping her off in her Kindergarten class and now here we are already in 1st Grade.

Paige was really ready to go back to school so this morning was filled with so much excitement, lots of pictures, a few hugs and some throw-up from Harlow (Harlow has a cold, ear infection?).

Here are some pictures from this morning, I can't wait to hear about her first day back.

Paige had a few first day clothing choices but she quickly chose to wear the Sparkle TEE I made her which can be found here

Paige got this messenger bag at her birthday and decorated it all herself; she was so excited to use it today (although I do have a new backpack headed our way as well).

Aiden was not as excited to have to say goodbye to his sister and friend for the day

Here's a few from Friday at 'Meet the Teacher' night

Paige's shirt and ruffles are from eden's bouquet's Saturday Market Collection

Well off to play play-doh with my little man Aiden before an early nap.

Paige & Harlow Model for Two Monkey's Designs

It was so exciting have my girls get to model for such a beautiful clothing brand like Two Monkey's Designs, it's a bonus that the fabulous designer Karen lives just a few minutes up the street from me.

The photographer Jael DeYoung took some amazing pictures at the photoshoot at Chestnut Square in downtown McKinney.

Big thank you to both Karen for letting my girls model for you and Jael for capturing some amazing pictures of my girls. Both the memories of the photoshoot and the pictures of it are priceless!

If your interested in purchasing any of these gorgeous outfits from Two Monkey's Designs new Woodbury Collection it can be found here in her Etsy store.

My favorire picture, can't wait to get this one in a frame.

I have a cd coming my way with more pictures so stay tuned for another picture share.

Hosting a Matilda Jane Fall Line Show

I wanted to make mention here on my Blog that Matilda Jane's NEW fall line called Field Trip is being released on August 6th and I am hosting a show on August 7th.

You don't have to 'attend' the show to order, all you have to do is contact my trunk keeper Tifani directly to place an order and it will be shipped directly to you!!!

Tifani Hesser

Texas Trunk Keeper

Matilda Jane Clothing Company

email: tifanih@matildajaneclothing.com

phone: (214) 538-1983

You don't want to miss this line, I love the fall colors and the patterns she used this season.

Oh and did I mention they even have a dress named 'Harlow' how neat is that?! Ok so without further delay here are some pictures from Field Trip, you can view the entire collection on the website.

Oh if you need any more convincing that this line is fabulous, see these beautiful pictures by Helmuth Photography Facebook Page and you will 'have to have' every piece of Field Trip.

Please let me know if you have any questions, thanks so much for your support.

One of my favorite brands to buy for myself is Matilda Jane, here are just a few of my favorites from this line