Face Love

**Sorry for the lateness of this Halloween-ish post. I typed this post on November 2, and I could swear I posted it. Ooops! And for my FB buds, some of the pics are reruns, but you know I can never resist sharing pics of the babies!

Halloween night, we were all up in my room getting ready for bed. Mimi and Poppy were visiting, and David was out of town. (On an unrelated note, I would like to point out that poor David has NEVER been home on Halloween. He has NEVER taken his children trick or treating. Boo.)

Missing someone. . .

We had a busy day. There was the asking me every 5 minutes if it was time to go trick or treating.

Them: Is it time to go now?
Me: No.
Them: What about now?
Me: NO.

Them: Now?

Me: Again, no.

Them: How many minutes?

Me:800

Them: Now?

Me: (sigh).

Repeat 200 times.

Whew.

That takes a lot out of them (and ever so much more out of me).

I also had our traditional scavenger hunt for goodies. They had lots of fun running all over the house from clue to clue. Their "stash" was in the dryer this time. That was too funny! The wrapped surprises were in there all day and they had no clue (get it: clue. scavenger hunt. clue? I crack myself up)! They would not go willingly into the dryer, you know what I'm saying?

Then there was the actual getting dressed and hiking all over the neighborhood. Way tiring. And I am not a fan of the wagon. Once they could walk, we have gone to the houses that they can get to by their own power. If I were to pull them in a wagon or carry them, they'd never be finished. I think you trick or treat as long as you feel like walking. Once you are so tired that you turn into Connie or Carl Complainer - we're out.

Spencer as "just a dog." After Bay worked hard and came up with a way to make him "Slinky Dog" like he insisted. At the last minute, he refused to put on the slinky. Oh well!

Jessa designed her own costume. She even sketched it out for me so I got it just right!

And after all of that during crazy fun exhausting day and poor David out of town, I was all for everyone slumber partying in our bed. We even had new movies to watch - Halloween goodies from several folks included DVDs. I also caved on baths. They both promised to take one before church, so I said that they could sleep in their candy soaked filth. Anyway, they were both laying in my bed watching their new Tom and Jerry movie. I was in my bathroom getting ready for bed, listening to them. Jessa would do a loud fake laugh and then Spencer would follow suit. Bless his heart.

And then I thought I would melt when I heard him say, "Jessa?" And she said, "What, Spencer?" He said, "I love your face." Just the way he said it was so sweet. And what a sweet thing to say from a face that I love to a face that I love! She still had on her faint cat make-up from her costume. And he said it several times.

Jessa, I love your face.

(I could eat them up!)

Happy Blogiversary!

One year ago today, I started my blog with this post
I cannot believe that I have enjoyed it as much as I have. Seriously, this has been such a joy.

I was afraid that if I started a blog that it would be hard to keep it up. But it has been so easy and so much FUN! It is wonderful therapy and a wonderful way to remember things.

Even if no one ever reads it, I still LOVE typing my heart out.
Of course, it is even more exciting when I see comments and know that someone is actually reading my ramblings. I am just so proud of my family, and I love sharing the craziness that surrounds us. Not that I think that we are particularly unique - I know that we are just one of many families who are making their way in the world. And I guess I like to share our experiences with anyone else who may be interested.

I have also gotten to read more blogs and sort of enter into this new world. I have learned about so many people who have had similar experiences, and I have also read about so many people who are nothing like me. It is such an amazing opportunity to broaden my world and my views. I love blogging!

So here I am. One year of my blog down. I am pretty proud of myself, and I hope that the handful of you that visit my blog from time to time enjoy reading about our adventures. And I hope that you will keep coming back for more from The Crazy Key Family because I plan to be here, still typing my heart out.

All of us crazy Keys thank you for stopping by, and y'all come back now, ya' hear!