Halloween Birthday

We woke up to sunshine on Halloween morning. YEAH! My birthday was already off to a good start. The girls got up before we did, but they played in their bedroom. Once I was up and went to tell them good morning, the first thing they said was, "Happy Birthday Mom!" Analise is so good about remembering important things.
Brandon made breakfast and then took the older two birthday shopping. I enjoyed an hour of quiet at my house. Sadie got into things still, but at least she was quiet. :) I even talked to my sister on the phone in the peace and quiet. Amazing.
We then got together to celebrate with the family here in town. My mom in law made me a delicious lunch. Florentine soup, homemade bread, and my sis in law brought over fresh pineapple. Mmm... I brought the birthday cake: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake. I won't toot my own horn, but it was good.
I was very blessed to get some great gifts! I got fun things for the kitchen, a new candle, itunes cards, a new electric blanket, etc.
One thing I have learned about Analise a few months ago, is that "gifts" is one of her top love languages. Not only does she love to receive them; she loves to give them. She just loves shopping for someone, and she can keep it a secret! The gifts from her were extra special.

Here are the ladies of the house:

We got a fun package in the mail from my parents. It had candy, stickers and each girl got their own card with a $5 bill in it. Sadie opened her card and just ooohhhed. It was too cute!

Saturday afternoon was an afternoon of leisure. I read a book for awhile and then went shopping by myself. Isn't my hubby good? :) When I got home from my errands, we were going to eat a quick supper and then head out trick or treating. I found Analise on the swing, complaining about be tired. I was concerned but figured she was just hungry. However, once she started supper and just picked at her pizza, I got more concerned. I took her temp...103. BUMMER! Analise has been counting down all week for trick or treating, and now she couldn't go. I gave her the option of riding in the van to go see friends/family, but she chose to stay home and watch a movie. Poor thing. I had to do a little of my own pouting, too. This is the 3rd birthday where something has been a bummer. Two years ago, I was on bedrest. Last year I got sick. This year, Analise. Brandon offered to stay home with her, so I took the other two out. We went and saw some friends first, so the kids could see each other dressed up. We then went to meet up with the cousins and walk in their neighborhood. Maisie had a blast! Her older cousins did such a nice job of including her. I carried my "bunny" around, but at one point I put her down. She walked right up to the front door and helped herself to candy. She was not going to miss out!

My sweet chicken

"Eat More Chikin"

My Lil' Bunny

We were very blessed to have someone loan us these great costumes! I love seeing the girls dress up, but I am too cheap to buy a costume and not crafty enough to make my own.