Projects

I have some time and wanted to post. We have been busy this week. I did 2 projects with Mariahs class, cupcake making and a project to make Halloween magnets. I really enjoyed both and think the kids had a blast esp with making cupcakes. We were pouring, cracking eggs, mixing and scooping. I loved how dirty the kids got and wonder what the parents thought of how dirty the kids came home. The folks here like to keep their kids really clean and only a few of the kids had ever experienced making cupcakes. Don't get excited we did use a box I am not that good of a homemaker.

Halloween is tomorrow and the younger kids not Drew will wear costumes at school and have a parade. Mariah is planning to be a hula girl with her bikini, grass skirt, and lays that Auntie Dawn got for her from Hawaii. I had purchased her a Mermaid costume but she has declined to wear it now and will loan it to her classmate who does not have a costume. Drew is a cool teenager and these guys do not get to have a Halloween celebration at school so I reminded him that growing up does have its disadvantages.
We will go trick or treating in Seahorse Ranch and hope that we get some treats because last year 10 houses participated and they had a record number of approx 300 kids, I am not looking forward to this because the houses are spread so far apart and it is in the heat of the day but this is what the kids do here so we plan to be part of the group.
Doug is leaving for a 2 week visit to the states on Sat. I will see him for a day in NC to get a winter coat for my trip to Ohio on Nov 17.
I have the weather marker on my computer and cant believe how cold it is up north, it is so hot here and we are still using the ac at night. I miss the cold sometimes but after a day or so I get my feel and want warm weather. The kids are still enjoying the pool and usually take a dip after school on most days.
I have also been cooking lots more this year, trying to plan meals and be creative. I can now make a mean guacamole and even cooked a pretty good turkey this week.
Still thinking about next year and what school the kids will attend. We are filling out applications and I will visit a few when I am home after the Ohio Star Ball. Drew and Mariah DO NOT want to return to the states so this is a sensitive issue we are trying to deal with. I thought they would like it here but never dreamed they would love it so much, its a nice challenge but makes for hard decisions. Whats that song SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO ???
We are having a big storm NOW with lots of water so I need to make sure the cats are OK, we just put them outside last week and they are not comfortable with the outdoors YET!!!
Smiles,
Missy