Don't judge me

Some days are just crazy. Some days just never slow down, and there is hardly a minute to stop and think. The other day was like that. I was babysitting my niece and nephew for the weekend, two other friends were over (8 children), I was trying to teach piano (9 children), the dog was barking (more on that later), Kate was trying to play the piano and have me hold her at the same time, the kids were running up and down the stairs, and I didn't know what else to do. Something had to give, and so I put Kate in her high chair and gave her a handful of chocolate chips. (They were quick and handy and I knew she would like them!) It kept her quiet for the remainder of the lesson, but this is how she looked when she was done. I had to give her a bath (obviously), but it was well worth it. See....chocolate saves the day again!

Date night

Thanks to our great friends for the fun date night on Saturday! Want to know what we did? Go here. http://mjbeardenblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/refinement.html

Tender moment

I went to the cemetary this week for the first time since the funeral. I didn't realize that the temporary grave marker has a picture of my Mom on it. When I set Kate down on the ground she immediately loved Grandma. She hugged it, stroked her face, smiled, kissed it. I cried and cried. My sweet little baby. My sweet Mom. I hope Kate never forgets the love she feels for her Grandma.

Boo to you!

Hope everyone had a fun and happy Halloween! It was a perfect night for trick-or-treating! We went to our ward trunk-or-treat and then up to my Dads for more fun! He was awesome and made chili and witch's brew (apple juice with dry ice)- it felt just like Halloween always feels at the Hague home! We all had fun getting dressed up!

Gypsy, Esmerelda and the Hunchback of Notre Dame, Quasi Moto. Richard loved his costume because it was easy and his back hurt anyway- he played the part well.

My cute little tribe...who decided to do their own make-up.
This was as long as our little Princess Tiger Lily kept her headdress on.
Frank and Chief Dan.
Landon was a great Frankenstein, thanks to a tip from Family Fun. His head thing is a milk jug...so fun and creative!
Chief Dan
Princess Pocahontas

We had fun carving pumpkins!

My baby is one year old!

I can't believe my sweet baby is already one! (Her birthday was on the 27th) She is such a darling little thing and we love her so much! She makes us all so happy and gives such sweet little hugs and kisses. Happy Birthday Kater baby!

Loving the baby doll Grandpa Kevin gave her!

If you look closely you will see why I am making the face I am....Kate got a little too close to the flame and her bangs got singed!!! I was watching them get singed right when the picture was taken!
This is her cute little peek-a-boo face. She is wearing this darling outfit from Grandma McAllister.

Jake and Traci Hague!

Jake and Traci got married on Saturday. Remember, they had moved their wedding up 2 months so my Mom could make it to the wedding. They had lots of planning to do in little time, but it all came together and it ended up being a beautiful day. The temple was very special and my Moms sweet spirit was so strong. There is no doubt she was there. Jake and Traci make such a darling couple and we are so very happy for them. I don't think I have ever seen a bride cry as much as Traci did. She is so cute! Congratulations Jake and Traci!

Jake is a happy, happy man!

Landon, Connor, Carter, Parker and Daniel
Such a beautiful couple!
Our cute kids. Right after this shot Kate slipped right out of Emmas arms- slippery little dress!
Ooops! I guess I forgot to turn this one!
Grandpa Kevin with Emma and Hailey. I just love this picture.
Me with my cute kids outside of the Conference Center.
Beautiful baby Kate.
This is a blurry picture, but oh so cute of the kids. The had a blast dancing the night away at the reception. We all had a fun time dancing and partying!
They had a really cool cupcake cake!

South Carolina

Last weekend we took a great trip to South Carolina with Voice Male and all the wives. John Luthy lives there and they did a couple of shows on Saturday night. It was so nice to "escape" life for a few days and enjoy good times! Thank you to Grandma and Grandpa McAllister (and Lori) for taking the older kids, and to Michelle and Dave for taking Kate. Here are a few pictures from our trip.

The beach was cold, but the water was quite warm! This is at Isle of Palms.

My cute honey!


Keslers, Luthys, Huffs, McAllisters and Mike (Jill was taking the picture)


A view of the beach homes- see the bright colors!

This is a very cool suspension bridge that was up in the clouds.

The Luthys beautiful home in Camden.

Here we are at Fort Sumter- I think.

There were beautiful trees with all sorts of vegetation growing on them.

These houses are so old and beautiful- we thought this one looks like the Haunted House at Disneyland.

Richard, the human cannon ball.

Voice Male sang at the Childrens Hospital in Charleston.

Enjoying the dinner cruise, despite the look on the Willsons faces.

I'm so glad I have a husband who likes to dance! We had fun dancing on the cruise- and I didn't even get sick! The other dance highlight was Mike Bearden dancing to "Play that Funky Music White Boy". Boy, is he funky- and hilarious. I don't know of any other guy that can pull off that kind of movement and do the splits and not end up with serious pain.

Phil and Heidi- our dinner buddies.

This is the boat we took on the cruise.

Another cool view of the bridge and a cannon and some random guy.

We had a lot of fun- thank you Voice Male! My only regret is that I did not purchase skinny jeans and boots. Maybe that will have to be my Christmas present to myself! Now where and when is our next trip?