Trick or Treat!

Sorry about this post not getting posted. Wyatt hit some buttons and it did it all by itself. Well we went trick or treating last night. We had a great time despite Wyatt not really understanding. We went with Chad, Laura and Aiden Hibbard (Laura Billman for those who know her) We dressed the boys up, which can be an experience in and of itself. Laura got makeup on Aiden which is more than I can say for Wyatt, he was having none of that. I guess the few months older helps a lot (Aiden is almost 22 months old) We tried getting them to pose for pictures and again Wyatt was having none of that, you will see from the pictures that he didn't really stand still at all. We got one or two. Aiden was hilarious, he posed for everything, I was joking because he was almost striking a pose. What a riot. Off we went. Wyatt loved grabbing the candy out of the bowl, no hesitation there. He even said thank you, which looks like blowing kisses because he does it in sign language. They didn't last too long, but they actually did great! Here are some pictures from the evening, sorry there's not more.

Wow!

I have been thinking a lot about something lately. Single people. For those who don't know, I did not get married until I was 27 (I was 26, but turned 27 16 days later) which by Baptist standards is ancient! The years before I got married were both the most difficult and some of the best years of my life! I say the best because I got to do so many things that I don't get to do now, like travel to see my friends whenever I want to, work crazy hours in retail, work in many different cities. I also say the best because of what I learned about myself, how to talk to people, see things from their perspective, how to listen, how to cherish the things I hold dear. Difficult because of all the married people around me (there were a few who were ok) who too often took pity on me because I was single. I literally had someone ask if I was dating anyone say, "ah, that's too bad" to me. Crazy! As if I wasn't a whole person without being married and that I would be less happy because I wasn't married. The biggest lesson I learned was that I needed to become complete in God. I didn't need a man to complete me at all, but now Chris compliments me in the very best ways! He is the best! I am so glad worked our story the way he did!

All this is to really post something my sister Amy wrote me this last week. She is single, and while she would love the "icing" she loves her God and knows He has her exactly where He wants her! She is an amazing woman and I want to share her wisdom. Here is an excerpt from the email she sent me!

...No one can say that everyone will get married, because God is in control and may not want them to get married. So instead of getting their hopes up, why not focus on helping them cultivate happiness in an area where they are guaranteed happiness...obedience to God. 4 simple rules for singles:

1. Don't wait to get married - Travel, get your degree, buy that house, have a social life.

2. Build your relationship with God.

3. Prepare for the future - Grow in your career, save your money, make lifelong friends.

4. Stop assuming that your singleness is a product of your inadequacies in life. This should be the recipe for a "chocolate cake life" IF you get married in the process, consider it icing NOT the flour!

Thanks Ame! You are awesome! I love you! I think we can all learn from this how to pray for single people! They have so much to contribute if we would just let them be who God wants them to be!

Jack-O-Lantern and a Brother-in-Law

Last night, while Chris was at play practice Wyatt and I carved a pumpkin. We meant to do it this weekend, but completely forgot. Wyatt and I had a good time anyway. He wasn't so sure at first about all of the slimy guts, but after I put his hands in it, his favorite thing to do was to throw it on the floor. I carved quick and got us cleaned up. Here are some pictures to commemorate the event.

Before:

During:

After:

On a side note, I need to give a shout out to my newest brother-in-law Matt and say thank you for the giftcard to Old Navy!!!! You are so awesome and thanks for marrying my sister!

Love to all!

Our weekend

Well we had a really nice weekend. Friday night was fun at the Butler's! We had a really great time, another couple from church was there that we didn't know very well so it was nice getting to know some new people. The boys went out to the garage and did boy stuff and we stayed in and talked! The night was topped off by me going to the car and realizing that I had left the sunroof all the way open. It had rained....quite a bit! I hope it doesn't smell! I've left the windows open anytime its in the garage! Its dried out pretty well.

Saturday Chris had to go work on the set for a little while so Wyatt and I hung out. He's such a riot. I love watching him learn to do so many new things! Chris got home about 2:00 and when Wyatt woke up they got to spend some quality time together! They have so much fun together! Sunday we had to be at church early for choir again, but it wasn't hard getting up b/c Wyatt was wide awake at 6am! Thanks buddy! We spent the rest of the day just hanging out as a family. (And watching the Red Sox win the world series!!!!) We wanted to get in some good quality family time before the play really gets crazy! I am so thankful for the time to start the week. Chris will be gone Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday until 9pm so Wyatt won't get to see him much, poor kid. Well here are some videos of Wyatt we took over the weekend. The first is him being a climbing fool! Sorry its crooked, but I don't know how to rotate it. I can rotate it on facebook, so if you're my friend look it up, its easier to watch. I just need to remember in the future to take the videos the other way. The second is Wyatt dancing in his room. I think I missed the best of it that night, but the card was full. It too is crooked, so sorry.

I love in this video you can see him trying to jump. He throws his hands up in the air and kind of goes up on his toes. Hilarious!

Well, here's to another week! Love to all!

Why does it have to come off so slowly!

Well here is my weight loss progress. 1 pound, 1 measly pound. I know your not really supposed to lose it quickly, but I get discouraged with how slow it goes. Its ok, I didn't really change all that much (which I should have) but I did walk 3 days and made sure to get down on the floor with Wyatt and play, especially on the days I don't work out . I would really like to get running, I really enjoy that, but with our schedules, it doesn't work out right now. So, I'll take to walking in the mall. My green pants are hanging up in my closet (facing out) as a reminder that I need to keep working! Thanks to everyone for the encouragement! Here are my commitments for the week. I want to stick to my point with Weight Watchers everyday! Work out 4 times this week! We'll see what that does for me this next week. Commitment is the key! I know that I just have to put my mind to it and it will get done!