October 2015

October is one of our favorite months! Fall is here. Cooler weather and warm hoodies. Caramel apples from Sweet Tooth candy shop. Kentucky basketball kicks off. HALLOWEEN. Kate's birthday. Lots of fun to be had.

My Baby Kate turned 1!

Two of the coolest gals to ever live.

Jules and Joe Bear painted pumpkins.

I made Kate's birthday cake.

Jonas in timeout. Life is so unfair. He just
wanted 1 more balloon!

The birthday girl.

Party time. Excellent!

Mac and cheese Yoda loves.

Star Wars Halloween.

Carving pumpkins.

Jonas proudly showing off his pumpkin.

So cool, Dad!

Watching Darth Vader conduct the symphony with his light saber.

October rules!

It's Finally Halloween

It's finally beginning to look Halloweeny at the Gastright home. Today at half-time (it is Sunday afterall), Douglas busted out the ole black cat from storage. Black cat has a patch on his forehead, but is otherwise in good condition. Why, I remember the day we brought him home like it was just yesterday. Doogie and I  carpooled to work that crisp autumn morning. I was hungry (as usual) and demanded (as usual) a bagel. We stopped at Kroger (instead of a bakery like a normal couple would do) and picked up a nice selection.

As we were walking out of the bakery section, we decided to peruse the Halloween aisle. Naturally, I needed some candy for my desk at work. What would it be? Reese's pumpkins? Almond Joys? Kit Kat? Or my favorite, Baby Ruth? (Such self-torture to list off all of these candy bars knowing full well that I am in no position to eat any of them at the moment.) Looking at the huge variety sitting happily on the shelves, I began to feel the pressure of what to choose (it was as though I was on an episode of Supermarket Sweep, searching desperately for that one item that solved the last puzzle).

Finally, I settled on a bag of Baby Ruth (actually, I have no idea what I settled on, but chances are, I went for the Baby Ruth) and headed for the checkout lane. Then I saw it. A Big Black Cat. We needed it. I called Douglas over to see this beast. He agreed. A must have. A bare necessity.

 We left Kroger with bagels, cream cheese, Baby Ruth, and an inflatable yard decoration in the form of a giant black cat. And it wasn't even 8:00 am. Success!

Pumpkin Patch

I know you must be wondering what my problem is lately. I mean, it's October 12th and I haven't even mentioned Halloween or Christmas. I blame it on the twins and Doug. Somehow, they are to blame. At any rate, we got into the spirit today with a visit to the pumpkin patch and a haunted hayride (sans twins)! Tomorrow, the black cat inflatables ARE going in the yard. You read that right, Douglas. Get ready.

You've heard of leatherface, but do you know gatorface?

Julian trying to give the sheep his car. Jonas has him trained to hand over his toys.

Heading out to pick our pumpkins.

The Bear checking out the haunted house with Kelli and Tyler.

Can I eat this?

Can you find Julian?

The most sincere pumpkin patch.

Great. He found a weapon.

Can I eat this?

2 days til Halloween

In 2 days, little spooks will be parading around WW looking for some candy. I can't wait to kick back and check out all of the costumes. However, I am not looking forward to the awful weather we're supposed to have (rainy and 40s). Ugh, maybe I should hand out warm apple cider instead of kit-kats and twizlers. That reminds me of my ole Uncle Alvin. He used to hand out Pepsi Colas at trick-or-treat. Said that when he was a kid, he'd always eat his candy while he went door to door, and he'd get thirsty and want a pop. I guess he reckons other little fellers do the same thing. I always hoarded my candy until I got home. Then I'd dump it all out and separate it into piles. Bubble gum, candy bars, crappy candy, and Mommaw's candy (Mommaw--the only person alive that actually liked that peanut butter taffy...you know, that sick candy that came in the orange and black wrappers). Oh, and I'd also have to pick out the Bit-O-Honey and peanut butter logs for Dad. I never liked any of that old people candy anyhow.

"What did I do to make you not love me?"

My babies are so cute. Yesterday, I took the most awesome guilt-trip inducing picture of Julian ever. I plan to use it against Boomer as often as possible. I will send this glorious photo along with captions such as, "When are you going to come visit me, Aunt Boomer?" and "Why don't you love me anymore, Aunt Boomer?" So much fun I shall have with my little picture.

Could someone please tell me what on earth is wrong with these yahoos reporting on Hurricane Sandy? Why would you want to hang out in front of the ocean when there is a hurricane hitting the coast? I hope they get paid well.