QT with my cutie

How is it possible that it's the middle of November already?  We are wrapping up a three day weekend, and I always say the only thing better than a three day weekend is a four day work week.

We had a good time on Halloween and are gearing up for the holidays.  I already have my Christmas cards and my stamps are on the way.  As soon as I get my advent calendar done, cards are next.  Whenever I start to get overwhelmed thinking about the holidays and all that there is to do, I remember that I did the holidays last year while we were selling our house and moving.  If I could pull that off, this year should be a cake walk.  

This was Trey's first year trick or treating, and he had a blast.  Randy, Trey and I walked up to Deena's house to meet Julie and Grady so we could all go trick or treating together.

Something about this picture makes him look like such a little boy to me. 

Trick or treating with Grady 

Trey was so cute because after every house he would come to me excitedly

 and say, "Mommy, I said trick or treat and thank you!" 

Being neighbors rocks 

Trey came home and immediately sat on the floor, 

dumped out his candy, and looked at it.  

How do they know at such an early age to do this?  

Trey got invited to a birthday party for one of his friends from preschool.  We skipped music class to go, and he was thrilled.  I think he was a little surprised to see his buddies outside of school.  He had a lot of fun, and I was very thankful Randy was there with me.

Last weekend when I asked Trey what he wanted to do on Sunday, he said, "Go to Camille's house and play."  Luckily, our friends don't seem to mind when we invite ourselves over (or at least they fake it well), so Randy, Trey, and I went to Mindy and Bill's for dinner.  The kids had a great time, and it was a great way to end the weekend.

I finished my book club book (Sweet Hereafter by Russell Banks - it was okay), and the library book I picked up wasn't what I thought it would be, so I spent some time perusing my bookshelves to find something to read that I already owned.  Nothing really sounded good, so I am re-reading Wild by Cheryl Strayed.  I say "re-reading," but I actually only listened to it in the car, so this is my first real read.  I really really love this book, so I am very happy to be visiting with it again.

When I was looking through my books, I opened this up 

and found my mom's handwriting.  

Nothing like this to throw you off for just a second 

and simultaneously warm your heart.   

Trey and I went to my dad and Sandy's this weekend.  Randy had to work today (Monday), so he stayed home.  Trey and I had a nice time with Grandpa and Sanny, and it has been a great three days together.  For some reason, he hasn't been nearly as whiny as normal, and his meltdowns have been minimal.  I don't know if that's because I have been giving him more attention than normal or because we were away from the house, but it has been really nice.

So, Julie gave Case the middle name of Laine in honor of our mom, Elaine.  I was looking at this photo book she made for my dad and Sandy, and I noticed for the first time how it looks when you look at Case and Laine together.  Elaine just kind of jumps out at you.  Pretty awesome.  

Trey had a lot of downtime this weekend which was also good.  

Here he is vegging out while I'm sewing on my advent calendar. 

Sleeping next to my boy...

I must've had a magnet in me because the kid could not stay on his side of the bed.

This morning he woke me up by literally leaping on me.  

He thought it was hilarious.  Love him.  

Breakfast on the couch while watching some Disney.

The kid was in heaven.

We wrapped up the holiday weekend with lunch in Woodburn with Ardis and Dan and dinner tonight at my sister's house.  Trey went down easy (famous last words) and I'm enjoying some trashy tv while blogging.  I couldn't ask for much more.  And, don't forget, it's a four day work week.  Sweet!!!!