Fall Questions

1. Do you like Starbucks? And are you a fan of their seasonal coffee?

I love Starbucks, and am so excited they got all their pumpkin drinks back! I just got my first pumpkin spice latte of the season last week. Unfortunately I can't justify the prices, so this is a rare treat.

2. How do you decorate and prepare for Fall?

Uh I don't! I love to see all the wreaths and pumpkins and stuff, but I have yet to do anything to our own house.

3. What is your favorite Fall clothing item or accessory?

Clothing shopping has been so much more fun this year since I'm several sizes smaller than I was last year. I'm most excited to pull out the 3 new pairs of boots I've bought along with all my new jeans and sweaters.

4. What was your favorite Halloween costume as a kid?

I only remember ever being one of two things...either a Devil (Why was Sissy always the Angel!?? LOL) or a Punk Rocker. I think I liked the Punk Rocker more since it entailed getting to put spray-on hair color in and lots of makeup!

5. Do you like Halloween/horror movies? Do you have a favorite?

No, no, no! The last time I watched one was while I was pregnant with Eve...one of the Saw movies...and it literally made me sick to my stomach. Since then, I really don't see the point in watching something that brings me absolutely no entertainment.

6. What is your favorite Fall activity?

Playing outside with the kids in the cooler weather and baking all kinds of sweets.

7. What is your favorite Fall recipe?

I just made some pumpkin cupcakes with cream cheese frosting that were awesome! I also love chilis and soups when it gets colder outside.

8. What movie coming out soon are you looking forward to seeing?

I want to see that new one with Josh Duhamel and Katherine Heigl where they raise the baby together...can't think of the name of it but I saw the preview with Mom the last time we went to the movies and it looked really cute.

9. What will you miss most about Summer?

Nothing really. I'm not a summer person and hate the heat!

10. When do you start your holiday shopping?

Well I've already got a huge list of things for the kids and will probably start buying little by little starting in October so that I'm not overwhelmed come December.

11. Favorite exercise/activity?

I loved and miss my treadmill very much...planning on getting a new one sometime next year. Also love my bike, but haven't really exercised all that much the past month or two.

12. Best book you've read lately?

"Ordinary Mom, Extraordinary God"...its a Mom's devotional and really good.

13. Do you make your bed everyday?

Oh, yes! This is one of my OCD's...I make it the second I get out of it.

14. If you could choose a personal chef or a person shopper, which would you choose?

Easily a personal chef...I loooove food, but I hate cooking!

15. Which TV show are you most excited for this Fall?

On my Tivo, I've got Glee, Grey's Anatomy, Dancing with the Stars, The Biggest Loser, Smallville, Hellcats, America's Next Top Model, and Top Chef: Just Desserts....yes I am a TV junkie!

Eve and Cole Update

Since it seems like its been awhile, thought I'd do an update on my babies. They are both doing great!

Eve is fully and completely potty-trained! We had 3 days of accidents in the beginning and not a single one since. Amazingly enough, she also night-trained herself from the start. I thought for sure it would take maybe another year before she quit wetting the bed, but I guess I got lucky! She is growing up so fast and it is just killing me...LOL. I get insanely emotional now when I see baby pictures of Eve, knowing how quickly the time goes and how it still seems like only yesterday I was rocking her to sleep and giving her a bottle. *Sigh* She is still surprising us everyday with how smart and funny she is. Current favorites include Tinkerbell, My Little Pony, pepperoni pizza, yogurt smoothies, playing dress-up, anything pink and sparkly, getting the mail, and talking up a storm.

Mister Cole is doing wonderfully as well! When I look at pictures of him even from just a few months ago, it is just crazy how much he is changing and becoming more like a little boy instead of my little "baby" boy! Cole has always been a great eater, but over the last few weeks he has been getting more and more picky like a typical toddler. I think alot of it has to do with the fact that he is getting in a bunch of teeth all at once...ouch! He is still not into talking all that much, unless you count his own babbling language as talking. But he is so smart and can understand everything we say...he just doesn't care to repeat it just yet! Current favorites include Super Why, Yo Gabba Gabba, brown sugar poptarts, cheerios with milk, cars and trucks, knocking things over, and bathtime.

Me According to Eve (Part 2)

What is something Mommy always says to you? "I love you"

What makes Mommy happy? Being good

What makes Mommy sad? I don't know what makes you sad

How does Mommy make you laugh? Makes silly faces

What was Mommy like as a child? A big silly goose

How old is Mommy? 60

How tall is Mommy? This big! (stretches arms out as far as she can)

What is Mommy's favorite thing to do? Read magazines

What does Mommy do when you're not around? Cleans the dishes!

If Mommy becomes famous, what would it be for? A big parrot

What is Mommy really good at? Water things

What is Mommy not so good at? Being fast

What does Mommy do for her job? Clean up the pool

What is Mommy's favorite food? Coffee

What makes you proud of Mommy? Finishing my potty training

If Mommy was a cartoon character, who would she be? Elmo!

What do you and Mommy do together? Play with the Ipad

How are you and Mommy the same? We're not the same cause I'm little and you're big!

How are you and Mommy different? I don't know

How does Mommy show she loves you? Hugs and kisses

Where is Mommy's favorite place to go? The mall