Smurfily Ever After: Just a sucker

Oh, Halloween. I am never quite sure about this holiday, but as always, it came and went yesterday. My husband loves it (not-so-much), in fact, it is his birthday as well. Not only that, but his golden birthday this year. What a way to celebrate - Trick-or-treat!

So, the kids got dressed up in their Smurf and Princess costumes and ventured out trick-or-treating. They hit up Main Street in Maple Grove on Saturday and then our neighborhood yesterday. Lucky Daddy got the pleasure of taking them 'round the neighborhood while I stayed back and handed out the "treats." As I was doing so, I heard a kid say "All you get at that house is a sucker!" I mean, really, does anyone have to give you anything? And are not the 60 pieces of candy enough for you? I am wondering what my kids thought of this "holiday." Not long after they ventured out, they returned, stuffed noses and coughs. Ready to be done. They only ventured to about 6 houses, perfectly content with their candy. And what does my daughter reach for? A sucker! Let this be a listen to you all. You can be content with "just a sucker." Happy Halloween. Until Next Year...

Happy 5th Birthday Hayden, October 11!

Yesterday, my little man turned five years old. I can't believe it has been that long. He was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin and we now live in St. Michael, MN. How things have changed. I love you so much Hayden Lucas! I hope you had a wonderful birthday on Tuesday, October 11!

Yesterday's Looks for Less

Yesterday I posted about some fall trends that I love. Today I did a bit of research online for similar pieces within a budget. I'd like to share with you what I found...

Gray Minnetonka Moccasin's ($36.95 at Schuler Shoes: http://www.schulershoes.com/Womens-Minnetonka-Moccasin-Cally-Slipper-P2985.aspx?CAWELAID=995218745)
 

Minnetonka Fringe Moccasin boots ($39.95 at Milwaukee Leather Outlet: http://www.milwaukeeleatheroutlet.com/Minnetonka-Black-Calf-Hi-Fringe-Boot-Moccasin-1629.htm)
 
Southwest Fringe Purse ($29.99 at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Southwest-Leather-Fringe-Shoulder-Cqbachon/dp/B002QUT7B0)
 
Lucca Couture Tiered Maxi Shirt (LOVE this find, $39.99 at Urban Outfitters: http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=22598528&color=001&color=001&itemdescription=true&navAction=jump&search=true&isProduct=true&parentid=SEARCH+RESULTS)

Lace Cardigan ($21.99 at Macy's: http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=589105&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results)
 
Sheer floral lace leggings (love these too! $13.95 at gojane.com: http://www.gojane.com/58312-pants-sheer-floral-print-lace-leggings.html?campaign=googlebase)

Kensie Shaggy Fur Knit Vest ($11.58 on amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Kensie-Womens-Shaggy-Cocoa-Large/dp/B004MMFO2Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1317169051&sr=8-1)

Urban Renewal Scarf ($20 at Urban Outfitters: http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=22948483&color=001&color=001&itemdescription=true&navAction=jump&search=true&isProduct=true&parentid=SEARCH+RESULTS)

Pattern Trio Cardigan ($29.80 at Forever 21: http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?Br=F21&Category=sweater&ProductID=2078967658&VariantID=&utm_source=CSE&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=GoogleBase&CAWELAID=1013508694)