WEEKEND WRAP UP...

Summer and I decided that we would spend the entire weekend together and do some fun stuff with the kiddos. We all could use a little fun right about now so Friday after work I came home and packed up me and Hailey's things and headed for our weekend of fun. Friday night was spent putting up all of Sum's Halloween decorations. Last week sometime I dug out my fall decorations and put them out and Hailey wasn't so impressed. She wanted the scary stuff but Nanny don't do Halloween type things just pumpkins and fall type stuff. So she was excited to help Summer with all her spooky stuff. After we finished that we got the chil'rens in their pj's, made them a big pallet, popped them some popcorn and put in a movie for them. We went to check on them 30 minutes later and they were both out for the count!! Awesome!! The next morning we started our day with Jack-o-waffles.
is she throwing gang signs??

Peyton was not impressed....ha!ha!

Then the kids did a little coloring and other such things before we got them dressed for the day. Before long it was time for lunch.
Parker decided she was going to finish her brothers lunch :)

After lunch we started our crafts.First we made these little bats. They came out pretty darn cute if I say so myself.

Then it was on to face painting. Peyton was up first and he wanted to be spider man.

Hailey chose a cat...

This is our buddy Jake's little boy Dakota and he picked a devil....

and even Jake himself wanted to get painted up. :) What a trooper!!

Any guesses at what he picked?? :)

Summer and I have decided to quit our jobs and become professional face painters!! ha!ha! Just kidding but it was tons of fun and I'm sure the kids will be begging us to do it all the time now. After face painting us grown ups decided it was time to send the little people outside so we could catch our breath. So they went out in the back yard and rode scooters and played while we all visited for a bit.

Later while the kids were still out back Summer and I sneaked to the front and hid some paper pumpkins all over the front yard. Think Easter egg hunt except for pumpkins. There were 3 special pumpkins that were colored black that were worth $ for the one who found them. They had a blast and were begging us to hide them again.

That night we made homemade pizza. The kids both made their very own and they thought it was the coolest thing ever. They all came out tasting pretty dang good as well.

The grown ups pizza....yum!!

we also had EYEBALLS...(deviled eggs)

& BUG PUNCH!!

Then we got the chil'rens cleaned up and into their pj's for story time.

I read them a story that I made up which I won't post here because it's kind of long. But, it had a pumpkin in it named Jack-o and the end of the story led them on a treasure hunt with clues that I made up and that Summer and I hid the night before.

Clue 1.

Now I lay me down to sleep

That Jack-o's treasure is hidden deep.

To find the next clue you have to creep

To the place where little Peyton boy sleeps.

Look real good but don't make a mess

It's in the place where his head rest.

Clue 2.

On a hot summer day it sure would be nice

To stick your whole head in this cool device.

Your next clue is hidden behind this closed door

You might need a coat for a chill is in store.

Surely this riddle has not led you afar

It's in the same place you'd find an ice cream bar.

Clue 3.

After that chill come take a seat

Next to the place that warms your feet.

It's made of bricks and has a ledge

But doesn't use wood it's gas instead.

Still need a clue to get it right

It's how Santa comes in each Christmas eve night.

Clue 4.

All of that soot might have got you dirty

But it's okay were in a hurry.

When your clothes need washing you put them in here

They are good as new when they re-appear.

All it takes is just a little soap

Then turn the knob this ain't no joke.

Just lift the lid and there you will find

The very next clue it's number five.

Clue 5.

You have to buckle up when you're in one of these

Or a ticket you get even if you say please.

It's got four wheels and a spare in the rear

Hailey sat in the back of it on the way here.

They make them in all colors even brown like mud

The one you want to find is the same color as blood.

Clue 6.

You go here when its time to eat

And clean your plates before leaving your seats.

It's made of wood and has four chairs

When you sit here you should say your prayers.

In order to find the clue you seek

Get on the floor and take a peek.

Clue 7.

She's a daddy's girl that's no lie

Cute as a button, cute as pie.

Can melt any heart with one little grin

Even a witch, a ghost or scary goblin.

It's Peyton's sister were talking about

Of that you should have no doubt.

Find the place she hangs her clothes

Hurry as fast as the wind blows.

Clue 8.

You've been here once but must go back

There's another spot you must check.

Once your clothes are clean as new

You move them here to dry them too.

Open the door and there you'll find

Another clue it's number nine.

Clue 9.

Almost done just one more clue

But don't be sad, don't be blue.

Follow your stomach to find your next clue

It's where you'd go to get a snack or two.

Clue 10.

A rubber duck or a toy sailboat

Add some bubbles and take a soak.

Wash your hair and stinky feet

Feeling clean just can't be beat.

When you get here the hunt is through.

Jack-o's treasure is waiting for you.

There treasure was just little things I picked up from the dollar store. Bubbles, glow sticks, silly putty stuff and a little candy. It was so much fun to watch them run around finding the clues. I think Summer, Will and I had just as much fun watching them as they had doing it. It was a blast!!! Then after they looked through their treasure we decorated cookies and had cookies and milk before brushing teeth and getting tucked in bed. It was a totally fun filled weekend that's for sure!!How was your weekend...what did you guys do??