Let's Go Rangers, Let's Go!

There were a few plans set in motion for this weekend, but all of it changed due to one 8 1/2 x 11 paper. However, that was just OK with us!

Friday rolled around and Daniel's grandmother came in, GiGi, so we decided to break open the pumpkin I've had for a while now. Who knew that stabbing a vegetable with a knife could be such a great stress reliever!

Last year, Grant gagged when we carved a pumpkin. This year I told him, "If you feel like you're going to be sick, run into the other room." I started pulling out the pulp and he said, "I think I have to go somewhere!". However, he stayed and did just fine. Here is GiGi and Grant checking out the pulp.
GiGi pulled out seeds so we could roast them. They didn't turn out so well, or did they?? I never had them so I don't know what they are supposed to taste like!
Not too bad!



Game day came and more in-laws came to join the fun! Daniel, his sister Erica, his father James and GiGi all went to the World Series game. Daniel's mother, Grant, and I stayed home to cheer them on there.

After they left, but before the game started I spent some time with my Mom and Dad while my Mom and I worked on my Halloween costume (which you will see on the next post). I got back home just time for the pre-game show and some dinner. Grant didn't care much for the game, as you can see...

The Rangers were losing pretty bad by the time Grant, Grammie, and I started to wind down for the night. Grant was just about asleep and I was just really starting to get into the game when the electricity went out because a transformer blew. So I located the one candle I have and found some matches (while using my cell phone for light). I dug in Grant's toy box for our flashlights, which he plays with and throws in there. I found a few and we all ended up falling asleep waiting for the lights to come back on. An hour later, they came on.

The rest of the family arrived home several hours later and recorded a huge loss for the Rangers. However, they made some great memories.

So all of this, I believe, earns us our Family Night Fun badge. Even though we may not have all been together at the same time, I believe the weekend's events gave us some things to remember.

It's Party Time!

My nephew turned the big "5" earlier this month. I love him so much and love being part of his life. People who know me know why I am determined to be the best Aunt I can be.

Here my loving on little Fletcher when he was a few months old (looking like he's already sick of my kisses!)

And another of my and my little man...

And now...me and the 5 year old!
Grant had been talking about Fletcher's birthday party for several days. Here is Grant with his Aunt Laura.

My niece Vivian and I.
Uncle Greg and Vivian.
Grant, Fletcher and his friends spent most of party outside enjoying the pretty weather.
Uncle Daniel and Vivian. Seriously, she's this happy with just about everyone!

Fletcher's theme of the party was "Ben 10". Wasn't sure what that was exactly, but he loved it!
Of course, Grant had to check out everything Fletcher got.

This picture cracks me up! He was pretending this horse was bucking him and I caught this funny face.

After the party, Fletcher had a t-ball game. I was planning on making posters to tell him I much I loved him from the stands, but then I figured I may not be invited back again.

He looks so grown up!
Watch out...he's tough!
Taking a break in the dug out...
Fletcher's cheering section. Go #10!

Grant insisted on sitting next to "Gweg"




The next game Fletcher had, he was awarded the game ball. Ask him why and he'll say "I hustled!"