Happy Halloween

This weekend we decided to throw a Halloween party with our friends. We had a great turnout and had lots of fun costumes and a pumpkin carving contest. We actually asked people to bring the pumpkins already carved and we got some great entries! Can you find Sarah Palin?

And in true Detton fashion, Eric had us all dressed up with a theme. Guess who we are? Matthew actually loves his costume I think because it is so soft but when he doesn't have it on, he rolls around on the floor with it.

For a girl who doesn't love Halloween, it has been a pretty good one so far and we haven't even given out candy yet(that is my favorite part)!

Old MacDonalds Farm

Okay so there really is a farm here in Texas names old Macdonalds farm and we went there today. It was a lot of fun and I think Matthew really liked it despitethe fact I didn't get himto really look at the camera very much. He looked at the animals and then just continued eating the strap on his stroller. Overall it was fun to get out of the house and enjoy a little crisp air here in Texas.

A good tag...

Recently my friends sent an email around with lots of questions and I usually don't do them,but I had so much fun reading them that when I got tagged by Katie I thought why not.. so here goes....

8 Things...
8 TV shows I like to watch...
1. Grey's Anatomy
2. One Tree Hill
3. Gilmore Girls
4. American Idol
5. Biggest Loser
6. Samantha Who?
7. Eli Stone
8. Friends - We have DVR and Eric and I love to watch an episode for a good laugh

8 Things that happened Yesterday....
1. Went to the Gym
2. Went on a walk with friends - now these two things may make you think I am really into exercise when in fact that is not the case, just coincidental. :)
3. Made lunch and dinner
4. Made 20 bean bags
5. cooked bacon fora salad I was making today
6. Listened to my very tired boy be very sad - he has forgotten hownice naps are :)
7. Ate pumpkin muffins and a fudge bar - see as I said before not so much a health nut and I needed the extra walking....
8. Showed Eric how to use my cricut to cut a bunch of circles for a game

8Favorite Places to Eat...
1. Pappasitos
2. pei Wei
3. Chick Fil A
4. Cafe Rio- so sad we don't have one here
5. Panera Bread
6. Chuys - they have the best jalapeno chip dip on the planet
7. PF Changs
8. My moms house

8 Things I'm Looking Forward to...
1. Going home for Christmas
2. Matthew sleeping through the night again
3. Matthew taking naps again
4. Getting somesleep tonight - can you tell I am sleep deprived
5. Hearing Matthew laugh at me tomorrow
6. Having a fun Halloween party with our friends this weekend
7. Going to Rome with Eric someday
8. I would love to go to Jerusalem, but it is just so scary.

8 Things on my Wish List...
1. For my kids to be happy, healthy, and successful. - Good one Katie
2. For Matthew to go on a mission.
3. Another baby or two or three...
4. For Eric and I to live a long life together
5. Going on a cruise
6. Some new clothes
7. Someone to clean my kitchen.....
8. To go to bed - this one I can do right now...


I am now supposed to tag others, some of who have been tagged already.
Jamie
Erin - if you read this, you will just have to email me
Carly
Emily
Jenny
Kristy

If I do say so myself

So today I helped throw a baby shower for my friend Emily. In planning the party, I found a cool new blog/website(now listed on my links on this page). The site had lots of good ideas but very pricy, so I created my own centerpiece/present. It was made of all baby stuff, Blankets, bibs, onesies, washcloths and some burp cloths. I think it turned out pretty cute, so I wanted to share.

Daddy/Son Park day

Last Saturday I had a scrapbook class at the house and so Eric was in charge of matthew. So off they went to the park to play. I think Matthew had a fun time. I know Eric enjoyed trying to stop Matthew from eating the bark and pretty much everything else he could get his hands on...he was so filthy when he got home.

Matthew has also started to put his hands up in the air when you ask him "How big is Matthew" That is what he is doing in the picture as well as trying to escape down the trail...

I think the funniest part for Eric was when Matthew tried to climb or get over some monkey bar type things. He got stuck and Eric couldn't resist taking a picture.

Truly a gift from Heavenly Father

Today marks the one year anniversary of the best news Eric and I have had in our little married lives. We were having a baby and we only had to wait just 24 hours! In reality October 3rd will always be a great day in my life. The day I met our son and got to hold him for the first time is one moment I will not forget. I fell in love with him before I even met him which sounds crazy and also brought out a little crazy in me:) I am thankful daily for the sacrifice and love that went into the decision for Jennifer, Matthew's birth mom, to placeher child in our arms and say goodbye. Words really can't express the wonderful spirit of overflowing love that wasin that room a year ago and that weexperienced together with this sweet little boy. I am so thankful to my Heavenly Father for the blessing it is to be a mother and a wife. We had waited such a long time for this sweet spirit in our home and can't believe how happy Matthew has made us. he truly has lived up to his name. Thanks for being such a gift to us little Matthew.

Escape to Utah

We always have so much fun with family in Utah. I love Utah especially in the Fall! The changing leaves and the beautiful mountains. We had such a good time. Thanks to everyone for taking the time to spend time with us while we are there!

We went to the park with cousins, played pool at the Dettons, celebrated birthdays, had a fancy tea party, went to the dinosaur museum, watched late night movies, went on a boat/tube ride and last but not least we made aprons.