Picking Pecans

You know the holidays are just around the corner when we pick pecans! The kids anticipate this every year. Trying to fill their bag faster than the other. We went to my parents' this past weekend and loaded up on some of the best tasting pecans every! My mom and I spent the rest of the afternoon cracking pecans and just talking while the kids played outside on a beautiful Saturday afternoon! It was a great day!

Halloween 2013

This Halloween season went by soooo fast!!
We kicked things off at the house by getting out all of our decorations and adding a few new ones to the mix. The kids decided they wanted to make a pumpkin patch on the wall entering the front door. So they spent the better part of a day making paper pumpkins and a big sign that said 'The Burdine Pumpkin Patch" Here are some pictures of the process:

They even got Daddy involved. He made a black pumpkin!

And here is a picture of the final product. Ella made a brown fence and the Patch sign while Luke made a sun and a "slug"! Ha!

That same day we also made a chocolate Halloween cake the kids have been dying to make since I bought the cake mix awhile back for my mom's birthday which we didn't end up using.  Its really nothing exciting but something about adding sprinkles to something makes for a huge party for these kids!

Finally, it was Halloween night!! The kids could not be more excited! I cooked a big cabbage soup and corn bread for the family along with Uncle Craig and Aunt Lauren who always celebrate this day with us. After we ate, it was time to Trick-or-treat!!!
Here is our little Magician and his Magic Rabbit:

Lauren and I sat around the fire and drank apple cider...not spiked this year since we are both preggo (she is 16 weeks along just like me not twins though:). Lyle and Craig to the kids around. It was a really great year. We had beautiful weather and there were so many people out celebrating.

At the end of the night...the candy trade began. This is Uncle Craig's favorite part!

Happy Birthday Daddy!

On October 23rd, Lyle turned 38. The kids are always excited to plan his B-Day party. Last year we surprised him with a haunted house. This year, we decided to decorate with snakes....Lyle has a real fear of snakes!
You are a wonderful Daddy! We love you!