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Sunday, October 31, 2010

Halloween 2010

This year Madison decided to dress up like a salsa dancer. She originally chose to be a Can-Can girl, but as hair and final touches on her costume were complete she looked more like a salsa dancer. So, that's what we went with. I put her hair in a side bun and she chose to wear a skirt from last years dance recital. Before we knew it, the transformation was complete!



After many different ideas, I decided on a pajama set for Emmalene. I figured she would be more comfortable that way. We had to take a quick photo with the hat on since that would probably be the last time she'd let us get in on her head.
Our little pumpkin!

Here's a shot of Madison trying to wrestle a pumpkin!

We headed to the football field for the annual fall festival headed up by the Merchants Association. They had booths around the track where the kids could stop and play games or complete a craft for candy. This was really geared towards younger kids, so we promised Madison we'd stop by a get her some candy later. Don't worry, Grandma took care of that! We all got candy and we've been muching on way more than we should!!

Emmalene enjoyed the ride around the track in her stroller.
Next year she'll be able to participate more!


Madison had a good time looking at all of the little kids in their costumes. We saw a dinosaur, police officer, princess, and lots more.

Here's a photo of the cutest kids in the world!



After the festival, we headed to see Great Grandma. We stopped at KFC for a bucket meal and went to Grandma and Grandpa's for dinner. After that, we stopped in to see Granny. On the way home, Bruce took us by a house that was decorated for Halloween. Lots and lots of yard art - that's putting it nicely!

Emmalene fell asleep shortly after being buckled in.
This little pumpkin was tired!

It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown

There's something about Charlie Brown that I've always loved. Bruce doesn't share this love, but agrees to humor me and watch it with the family. Anyone who knows me is aware that I do not enjoy Halloween; however, I do enjoy this cartoons take on the event and love to watch it with Madiosn. This year Emmalene watched it for the first time. She watched it in different places - on Madison's lap, standing by the coffee table and sitting on the floor. She surprised me by watching most of it.

Here you can see Bruce is being a good sport!
Emmalene & Madison





Fun Friday Free Day!

No school Friday! Madison and Jordan have been friends since they were a little over a year old. Since we no longer live near one another and they go to different schools, visits are not as often. So, they get together when they can. No school Friday was the perfect day to hang out. Jordan came early that morning and the girls played around the house and then we headed to Michael's to pick up a craft for them. Then, we headed to Dairy Queen. They had a blast!

Madison & Jordan chose foam craft kits.
Madison's choice was a beach scene and Jordan picked a nature scene.



Bruce cut up one of his work shirts so they could paste and glitter without making a mess. Here they're wearing his creation!

It's impossible not to smile while eating ice cream!

Friday, October 29, 2010

Grandparents = LOVE

Nanny & Madison
Madison & Grandma


Granny, Madison, & Mia (American Girl Doll)


Grandpa, Emmalene, & Grandma

Nanny & Emmalene
Great Grandma Delaney & Emmalene
Granny & Emmalene


Madison, Papa, & Emmalene


Grandpa & Emmalene

Why the name?



Thought for days on a name for our blog. After lots of tries (some of my ideas were already taken), I settled on Four Pecks Make a Bushel. Obviously mathematically this is true, but it takes all four of us to be complete.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

A Look Back

Blogging is a bit like scrapbooking. You just don't know where to begin. It seems so overwhelming to start at the beginning of every event because you'll never catch up. So, I'll start from a year ago and possibly throw in a few oldies now and then.

Madison Noel is now 11 years old and in the 6th grade. She loves ballet, music and drama. She is a self described "drama queen". She has been in Amy's School of Dance since she was 4 years old. She makes us laugh. She comes up with the funniest stuff. She is growing up so fast. We can't believe she's already in the middle school phase.

Emmalene Noel came along on November 10th, 2009 and Madison was so excited to have a baby sister. When we told her we were expecting a baby, she said "I hope it's a girl or I'm moving to Grandma's". Luckily for us, she didn't have to move out. It was a girl and Madison was thrilled! Emmalene thinks Madison is wonderful. She follows her around the house by crawling after her. She squeals when Madison makes crazy faces and noises at her. The sweetest noise in the world is hearing them laugh at one another!

My first try at blogging!

I think I'm officially a blogger! My very patient cousin, Suzy, has been trying to help me get a blog started for weeks. I hope I make her proud!! If all goes well, you should start seeing photos very soon along with messages about my family.