Halloween Fun

last weekend we attended a Halloween Party at the Spaulding Inn in New Hampshire. The inn is owned by Grant and Jason from the Ghost Hunters Show on the Sci Fi Channel. It was a GREAT party and Scott was in heaven.

Grant, Jason and their wives were there and wow, what down to earth people. No entrances, no speaches or "thank yous" just dancing, cocktails and great conversations (and costumes). Here are some pictures from the weekend.

The picture of jadie in her costume was from the other night. Jadie was testing out her "lady bug" aka Devil costume.

Oh, one funny thing - Although my camera was fully charged before the party, I was taking pictures at the party and my battery died. I went to the front desk to ask if they sold cameras because my camera battery died, they said no and that batteries die all the time at the Inn - a couple of minutes later it was working again, then died, and then was working . . . huuuum they say when spirits want to make themselves known they drain batteries for power. . . spooky

Trip To Point Pleasant NJ

This past weekend we went to Aunt Suzie's to visit. We ended up going to the boardwalk at Point Pleasant NJ. The same place aunt Suzie and I went as kids. We relived our childhood memories through our kids. What a blast! The kids love rides, Jadie wasn't too sure about the "Crazy Bus" ride it made her tummy "tickle". But then again this is the kid who LOVES the "Crazy Boat" ride which swings back and forth and up and down - go figure!

Coraline, the movie

Jade has been obsessed with the movie Coraline lately. I think because it scares her a little bit but it's a really good movie, the stop animation is beyond belief and the characters are really different. Jade drew this picture for me today, and anyone familiar with the movie, will note the stitched closed mouth. FUNNY, she's processing because one of the main characters is a spider who makes dolls (and stitches the mouth and eyes), the interesting part of the movie is Coraline has two moms, that theme is not lost on me. I love the way kids think and process information.

Another funny story. We went to Michael's and they had their Halloween decorations out and there was this skeleton that talked when you clapped your hands. Jade was very interested, but scared at the same time. She asked Scott and I to clap our hands in front of the thing for about a half hour. Two days later, I took Jadie to Victoria's Secret (I wanted perfume). Jadie ran into the store in front of me and ran right to one of the "sexy" mannequins and clapped her hands, she turned to me and said "MA! She's not talkin' to me!!" I laughed my butt off! Got to LOVE kids!!

Happy Swirlie Princess

Jades cousin Moomoo works at Disney and bought her this Cinderella Dress. We'll it was a total hit!!! We couldn't get it off of her, it's a twirly, girlie dress full of glitter and crinoline (sp) so it's fluffy and fun for Jade to wear. The other picture is of Jade and her cousin Cakie, her "big sister", Cakie is the light of Jadies life and she talks about her all of the time. As you can see they are wearing matching dresses, bracelets and tattoo's - very important gear for 3 and 10 year olds!!

Fashionista

Ms. Jade LOVES clothes and putting together outfits. Our friend TZ made this dora dress for her then helped her make the matching necklace, can you say HEAVEN! Yes, Ms. jade was in heaven as you can tell from the photos. The other really cool outfit was inspired by a pair of PJ's her Mimi bought her. Yeah, this girls got a future in fashion (unlike her mom and dad!!!). P.S. TZ also made the very cool bracelet that jade is wearing!

Cutie Pies

Not sure if I ever shared this photo. It's jade and two of her China "sisters" celebrating our 3'd family day. They are all from the same provience in China and are they cute or what! I love this picture because it captures their personalities perfectly!

It is so much fun watching them grow up!

Family Getaway

Yup, this is what it's like when we all get together . . . .

Easter Pictures and Some Random Shots

Scary People For My Birthday

Jade just started drawing pictures of people this week. Until this point, she was consumed with drawing letters (specifically J's). So this morning she drew me this picture and when I asked her what it was she told me it's a "picture of scary people for my (meaning hers) birthday". OK. P.S. you can see some "j's" across the top of the picture.