Budget decorating!

Halloween decorations on a budget. Each item was from the Dollar Store.
I painted the candle holders black and dripped red wax on my white candles. I then cut the skulls off the rope and put them in the vase which I already owned.

The pumpkin once was orange. I sprayed that black and put a glittery leaf that I already owned on it.

I already owned the vase and flowers above. I sprayed them black so they looked dead and spread webs all over it. I then cut the "ring" off the spiders and hung them off the flowers.

And then for the kid touch Holden and I cut some fun items out of construction paper. We made a ghost family, pumpkins and for the first time made garland.

This weekend was a success. We went to Pat's friends wedding reception. It isn't what we imagined. There was never anyone on the dance floor except the same group of 5-6 people. The Bride and Groom never really were in sight. And there wasn't a cake. Just mini desserts that were gone once the last table was called. And we were at the last table. It was put together very nicely. The tables were beautiful and the music was fun. The food was very good and the drinks were free. Just like we like it. I was very afraid that it was going to turn out like the last wedding we went to. Where Pat and I were in our own little world because everyone had to pay attention to the loud ex. But not this time. No sir! We were on the dance floor all night, at the bar and out for food with all of Pat's friends. She had no pull on them that night. I guess they finally figured out that there is no reason to keep her around. Seeing that they have known Pat since grade school. All I have to say is that one couple will be sitting at the kids table at our wedding. Payback is a bitch :)

Then on Saturday we went to a Fisher Price Party. All you have to do is be one of the first ten to be picked and you get to host a party. They supply what you need. All you supply is food. For this one the host got 15 or so gift bags and a ton of toys. BIG toys. She ended up auctioning off one of them. We did not win. But I am not sad about it. We have enough toys! Holden had a bunch of fun with all the other kids and we had fun with the adults.

I guess I am hoping that this means we have people to play games with and go out to dinner with and hang out with. I want couples that want to hang out or be able to go out with or without their kids. I haven't gone out with friends in so long. We are always with family (not that I don't like going to the movies or going out to dinner with Pat's sister and my sister :) I need those kindof dates!) or people we don't like/get along with. I am forced to sit on my couch and act like I like someone because they have kids. I want to talk about TV shows, play an adult board game, go out to dinner and laugh about adult things. One of the friends I do like works at night and has a wonky schedule. So planning a night with her and her hubby is hard. Life shouldn't be this hard.

I say every season that I want to be more involved on the outside world. I am very proud of our summer achievements. We went swimming more than once, to the zoo, to the art museum, to the park, to cedar point and went out to play outside a lot. I am super excited for the menu this fall! We are finding it hard to go outside outside. So we usually play on our big porch. That makes Holden's day. Then we run outside for a couple minutes and his day is made. This fall I have already set some fun dates. But in addition we are signing Holden up for a tumble class. He is rolling and jumping all over the place. Here is a list of all the fun stuff we plan on doing this season:

-Make Holden's Halloween costume
-Pumpkin picking
-Apple picking
-Go to the park to "hunt" for leaves
-Whitmer High School trick or treat
-Neighborhood trick or treat
-Pat and I will go to at least ONE haunted house

Hopefully we get all these things done. I am pretty excited for fall. It is my all time favorite season. I am like a kid on Christmas morning...or should I say on Halloween morning :)

Labor Day Weekend...

We have been sick almost all of it. We had a playdate on Friday of last week and found out the next day that both friends were sick. So that meant on Sunday and Monday Holden was sick. And Tuesday and Wednesday Mommy was sick. And Wednesday Daddy is sick. So it has not been fun. We haven't/didn't do much. We went to visit Pat's dad in the hospital. He got in a terrible accident a week ago. It was pretty bad. Broke all but two ribs on his left side and punctured his lung. After many attempts his lung has been able to inflate. So hopefully he will be able to go home this week. So needless to say, it has been a lovely weekend. Wish I could do it all over again differently.

What is on the menu?

This weeks menu...

-Grilled steak, mashed potatoes,salad and crescent rolls.

-My famous cheesy potatoes and sausage.

-Pork chops, angel hair pasta and a salad.

-Baked chicken, green beans, potatoes and bread.

-Chicken bacon cheese wrap, au gratin potatoes, corn and bread.

-Breakfast for dinner!!! French toast, eggs and bacon.