Hello, Cute.

Two fun mini books to fill up with Fall and Love. The hubby writes me all sorts of lovey-dovey notes so I made a mini of envelopes to tuck each prized piece of paper in. Hugs, M

Celebrate Halloween.

This is the first year that Jason has participated in removing the pumpkin guts. Zachary loved the process and was a little unwilling to share, wanted all the utensils to himself. In most of the photos, he is angry that he is not in the pumpkin, elbow deep. Ryan did not want any part of the pumpkin gooo, but enjoyed having it around to kick as a ball. Blurry, out of focus, photos tomorrow of the finished carved pumpkin.

Twins in a Tree.

Took these over the weekend. Absolutely love them... even the booger picker. There are a handful more on flickr. I love the second one because there is an almost genuine smile from Zachary.

And just as a reminder: I do not like Zachary more than Ryan. I like them both the same. Zachary just loves the camera and Ryan wants nothing to do with it. That is why there are more photos of Zachary lately.

It's Turkey Time.. Gobble, Gobble.

This year at the Dake house, we are combining the two holidays together.. Turkey's for Halloween. These are my two plump turkeys: Ryan and Zachary. I got the costumes half off of $24.99 so a little more than $12 bucks each, not a bad deal. They are super warm, which is good for cool fall nights here in SC. When we were at Boo at the Zoo and the two would run off, I would yell, "Fast Food" or "Runaway Turkey." Then, full of humor, when they were in the stroller I would say, "Meals on Wheels." I know, I am a riot. I also told the hubby not to "play with the food." Ha! I am also posting about 68 other photos of these two turkeys and a big brother up on flickr in this set Halloween 'o9 so click here to see them all including our night from Boo At The Zoo.

Kitchen Corners.

Now that I actually like my kitchen, I am working on putting things up around it. I have a few more goodies to hang up, but need a man with a stud finder and a hammer to accomplish such tasks. Hey, I don't want to break any nails.

I love a HUGE purse, this is the best quote ever..

"I should've known that something wasn't right the second you walked into my life carrying that big bag of crazy. Cause any woman with a purse that big is bound to have something in it I don't wanna know about."

-Jason Stackhouse Tru Blood

Eight Years..

Happy Anniversary to the Hubby in my life. He is the one who makes my days and nights, not to mention the most wonderful waffles. He makes being Daddy look like pie with a whole can of whip cream. He makes daily life interesting and full of laughs. He is the nut to my Almond Joy. He is the Edward to my Bella.. well sort of, but without fangs.

Eight years ago, we took off to elope after months of saving for a wedding.

Eight years ago, a handful of our best friends and parents joined us in eloping.

Eight years ago, I rocked a size 2 wedding dress and clear heels.

Eight years ago, we took our vows before God and our families in The Rockies of Colorado.

Eight years ago, my boss barely gave me the time off to get married. Then that same bosss made me work on my first anniversary so he could attened a wedding! No worries, I still love that boss, eight years later.

Eight years ago, I knew I would spend everyday by his side.

Eight years ago, I could not have thought it was possible to love someone so much it could hurt, but today, and everyday, I love him even more.

Eight years ago, I married my best friend. He is still my best friend, eight years later and I can't wait to celebrate 8 more great years.

I love you.

Z says, "Pumpkin" and "I Wuv U"

Z says, "Pumpkin" and "I Wuv U"
Originally uploaded by mandydake

Zachary is my little mocking bird. Yeah!

Z says, "Trick or Treat"

Z says, "TrickorTreat"
Originally uploaded by mandydake

Teaching them all about Halloween. Ryan is not really into Mom and her camera. October 24

Dake Pumpkin Carving.

Dake Pumpkin Carving.
Originally uploaded by mandydake

See Part 2 below. Oct 25, 09