So, I know most of you out there who actually read this were there. I am going to write a bit just for posterity purposes. T turned 21 again on the 22nd. We had cake and I got her a coat (which I think she is going to return (I shoulda known better than to attempt fashion)) Here is her delicious Coldstone Ice cream Cake.

Here is Z reading books to her baby doll.

On T's actual birthday we drove down to OC had a delicious taco dinner and chocolate cake then went to bed relatively successfully (compared to last time). The next morning we woke up, T's dad took us to the airport and we were off to Houston. This time Z had her own seat and A was a lap child. It was a bit easier that having 2 lap children like last time but A was quite a fighter this time and the DVD player we'd purchased specifically for this trip lasted about 45 minutes. Here are the kids enjoying the plane.

We arrived in Houston safe and sound and stayed at Kirk's place. He has a trampoline and 2 fun kids for A+Z to play with. Noise reigned. We ate more Chocolate Cupcakes for T's birthday!

The next day was Thanksgiving at Kristen's house. It was delicious.

The rest of the trip was full of fun, other people running, cousins, amusement parks and delicious food. Pictures--->

I realize this was again picture heavy. There are shots of T-bone Toms, Keemah Boardwalk and Discovery green. That is all. RTSZA

It's Oh So Quiet.

So, We've been laying pretty low lately. The weather turned colder the days got shorter. It's been pretty quiet around here. You'll wanna turn up your sound to hear this video of a typical conversation in my house. The kids are doing fine.

HAHA. The last image seems harsh when taken out of context eh? Here is what lead up to it.

Not so mean now is it? He has been known to look for snacks in there. Seeing as how being in the house goes something like the above images/ video we've been trying to get out as much as we can. We got to parks often.

Or, we go and spend our money at places, then drive home. This was a trip to Ikea.

Then we all fight for Mom time.

Then we go to bed. Goodnight. -RTSZA p.s. the title is a reference to the Bjork song "It's oh so Quiet" Which will make the video of Zoey make more sense. It is also a pretty fun video to watch.

The cold is here.

I didn't really dress her up so much that she went all "A Chritmas Story" but I had her pose that way for kicks. RTSZA

Halloween 2011

Howdy Ya'll This, like most posts will consist mostly of images. We had the spoil me rottens come up for a fun fill halloween weekend. First we went to a pumpkin patch in an attempt to get fall pictures and have fun. The fun part happened...

The fall Portrait Part didn't work out as well. It wasn't good light, kids weren't into it etc.

Then we came home for lunch and pumpkin carving. Z wanted to design it herself.

The pumpkin ended up a bit cubist.

The kids also had some fun with BumbleBee Grandpa! Later that day we went to the Lancaster BOO- levard. Since our neighborhood stinks at Halloween this was the big event. It was fun but crazy crowded. I couldn't help but think if all these people just handed out candy at their houses halloween could go back to being a non corporate event.

Z Even got into the spirit and shared some candy with A.

After that we went to a nice dinner at a mexican restaurant. Z used to like lemons, now...

Dinner was delicious. We retired to our home and slept. The next night we lit the jack o lantern.

Then the actual day of halloween came. I dressed up Sam to torture him a bit. We haven't bought him a new costume in years, he is a moose and A is wearing Camo moose hunting PJ's.

Then I had to go to work and the kids went out with T. Here they are ready to go. Only 7 houses in our entire neighborhood handed out anything... grr...

I think that is all. That was kinda huge. Till next time, RTSZA-