I think maybe I just do this blog for my mom and Grandma – and I don't even do that very faithfully. I didn't know how much time had passed since I last updated it….. oooopppppsssss! While September was a very slow month filled of not much at all – October (upon looking at the pictures I have taken) has been quite busy. Chris and I are continually blessed to be able to be a big part of our nieces lives.
Georgia’s Birthday
Georgia turned 5 this year! It is crazy and even crazier to think that if Chris and I hadn't struggled with infertility we’d have a child nearly that old (although, I try not to think that TOO much). She wanted to go to Pizza Hut with her family and me, Chris, Nana. These pictures were taken before dinner….
I love the last 2 pictures… Sisters and then…. Reality (just look at their expressions!).
Halloween Birthday Party
Georgia had a friend who was having a Halloween themed birthday party and when Naomi and I were talking about it I offered to make the girls costumes. I asked the girls what they’d like to be (from a list I made) and they picked – Georgia: Fairy Princess, Madie: Ladybird (In England they are called Ladybirds – I don't understand why, as I think Ladybug makes more sense), Lilly: Ghost. I found some ideas (thanks Pinterest) and slowly put them together. I really enjoyed it (of course I picked all NON-sewing costumes), but realized the stress my mom used to have when I couldn't find any fairy wings for Georgia or shoes to match for any of them (I completely forgot). The day before the party I drove to the costume shop and luckily found some wings. The day of the party (the day I remembered the shoes) I have never felt so happy about finding red shoes in my life! I think they turned out alright.
I have a million times more respect for my mom and all the other moms out there that put so much effort into even FINDING a costume. Hey mom, remember when I was like, 22 and asked you to find and sew me an angel costume?? Did I ever say - THANK YOU?
Thetford Forest
Last time we went to Thetford Forest it was so lovely we decided to take Madie this year and see the changing leaves. We got there (FINALLY) after being lost 2 times and the sat nav taking us to places other than the park (Chris says user error – me – I say NO WAY – but really, yes). We got there and the cafe had nothing on the menu for kids and didn't have the things Chris and I wanted. We made due, but waited for AGES to get the food. Then after that we went outside where it had turned quite cold and cloudy. Madie play for about 10 minutes on the toys and after all three of us getting frustrated with each other Chris and I decided it wasn't worth it and headed for the hour journey back home. But this time, the sat nav took us the back way so it took longer through tons of country roads. That would be okay if it didn't double the time it takes to get home and if we weren't worried about the little girl in the back who we are finding gets car sick. Needless to say we’ll think twice next year if we decide to make the trip out.
Ferry Meadows
After the disaster that was Thetford Forest, Chris and I tried our luck again at a more local place, when everyone was feeling better and this time we got to take Georgia as well. It was a lovely afternoon until the storm clouds started to roll in and forced us to end our day out sooner than we wanted to.
After the park, we went shopping, I got into a crash in the car park (both peoples fault after backing out of spaces into each other). The guy in the other car was saying, “You should be careful! You should look where you’re going!!” Chris was dealing with him so I shut my door and as soon as I did Georgia said, “You should be careful!!” He wanted our details but then Chris pointed out that we would need his as well, because our car was scratched too – and he decided just to leave it. After dinner when we got in the car Madie said, “No more crashes!”
Halloween
This Halloween has felt so much more like Halloween than any other year that I have been here. It has been so interesting to see England gradually pick up on the American traditions of Trick or Treat that, when I moved here, were pretty much non-existent. They still don't go as crazy as us Americans – but they are getting there. Our ward had a Trunk-or-Treat, thanks in part to the many Americans who live on the military base nearby. It was so fun and we took Georgia and Madie. Before we went we carved pumpkins.
