This past weekend the Goovers came out for Hannah's birthday sleepover! Even the oldest Goov made an appearance from college, which was very exciting for us! Ash hadn't had the chance to come out to the house before, so the girls had fun showing her where her room was, and all of the fun things to do outside. She was volunteering at Boo At the Zoo, so she didn't make it out til dinner time. I picked the little goovers up at 12:30, so we had an afternoon of shopping, leaf fun, and pumpkin carving!
Our adventure started out at Menards, because for whatever reason, we must always go to Menards. The kids got to pick out a birthday present for Uncle Leon, and then much to Hannah's delight she got to pick out some accent pieces for my fall village. Hannah has always been obsessed with my knick-knacks, especially the village. She also picked out her birthday present (a lava lamp), and promises to act surprised at her party next weekend. When we got home Hannah set about opening the boxes and adding the cemetery, creepy tree, witches brooms, and witch/cauldron that she picked out to the village, only to re-arrange them several more times over the next day.
When the kids stay for birthday sleepovers they get to pick the menu/snacks/activities. Hannah picked home made pizzas, brownie ice cream sundaes, and pumpkin seeds. We actually ran out of time for a snack, there was just too much to do. Plus I made hot buttered O's for the college kid who asked for them, so there was a random snack for anyone who wanted to dip in.
The girls headed outside to check out the leaf situation in the valley. They decided that raking was fun, and wanted to make a pile of leaves to jump in!
After quite some time of jumping and throwing leaves at each other we had a scavenger hunt. When each kid completed their list, the prize was a pumpkin of their own to design. I carved Hannah's and The Brown Eyed Man carved Taters. Ash had to do hers after dinner.
After we got all of the pumpkins carved, ate pizza, had birthday sundaes, surprised The Brown Eyed Man with his present, and had a very quick bonfire, four of us settled in to watch "Hocus Pocus". You also get to pick the movie when it's your day. Ash never even made it to the living room, she passed out on her bed. The Brown Eyed Man bailed next, and I could hear him snoring shortly after. The Goovers and I made it about half way through the movie. It was around eleven when I kissed Hannah goodnight (Tater was out like a light when her head hit the pillow.)and got myself to bed.
The morning began with bacon and Mickey Mouse pancakes, and we walked out in our jammas to see the oldest one off. It's hard to be a grown up and have to miss out on things because you work, but at least she got to spend some time with us!
Hannah, Caitlin, and I watched the end of the movie, and then did some raking in the yard. I wish I had three rakes, as they really think it's fun, and the labor is cheap!
I hope you had as much fun this weekend as we did, my eleven year old girl! I can't believe you are a day over five......... Time is going by much too quickly, it's your last year in grade school, and you are growing up into quite the young lady.
There will be one more gift for you next Saturday, something very special to me. You know what it is, and I know you will take good care of it, and enjoy it as much as I did. Maybe not as much as you would enjoy a big pack of post-it notes, but your Mother would kill me. ;)
Love you SO much Hannah Noelle, straight from..........Albequerque!
XOXO ♥ Auntie Jo
Our adventure started out at Menards, because for whatever reason, we must always go to Menards. The kids got to pick out a birthday present for Uncle Leon, and then much to Hannah's delight she got to pick out some accent pieces for my fall village. Hannah has always been obsessed with my knick-knacks, especially the village. She also picked out her birthday present (a lava lamp), and promises to act surprised at her party next weekend. When we got home Hannah set about opening the boxes and adding the cemetery, creepy tree, witches brooms, and witch/cauldron that she picked out to the village, only to re-arrange them several more times over the next day.
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| Hannah/Tater |
The girls headed outside to check out the leaf situation in the valley. They decided that raking was fun, and wanted to make a pile of leaves to jump in!
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| Hannah/Tater |
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| Hannah making her bday pizza! |
The morning began with bacon and Mickey Mouse pancakes, and we walked out in our jammas to see the oldest one off. It's hard to be a grown up and have to miss out on things because you work, but at least she got to spend some time with us!
Hannah, Caitlin, and I watched the end of the movie, and then did some raking in the yard. I wish I had three rakes, as they really think it's fun, and the labor is cheap!
I hope you had as much fun this weekend as we did, my eleven year old girl! I can't believe you are a day over five......... Time is going by much too quickly, it's your last year in grade school, and you are growing up into quite the young lady.
There will be one more gift for you next Saturday, something very special to me. You know what it is, and I know you will take good care of it, and enjoy it as much as I did. Maybe not as much as you would enjoy a big pack of post-it notes, but your Mother would kill me. ;)
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| Blowing out her bday candle, that she insisted be IN the pumpkin. |
Love you SO much Hannah Noelle, straight from..........Albequerque!
XOXO ♥ Auntie Jo
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