Anna is Here!!

My college BF Laura had her baby, Anna, on November 3. While we she was expecting (per her doctor's assurance) a 7lb baby, she delivered an almost 9lb 23 inch long baby.

Beau and I got to visit her before Anna's arrival and, of course, after. I'm so happy for my sweet friend and her husband Cory. Anna is one fortunate little girl to be born into a great family.

BOO 2012

 At least I am not writing about Halloween in December.

This Halloween was extra eventful with two costume parties the Saturday before the 31st.  The first was at Courtney's cousin Jill's house.  I dressed up as an equestrian because it did not require any additional clothing purchases other than the hat ($12 Target special.) 

 

 

I realize the pants were very figure un-flattering but whatev. 

In case you cannot tell, Jill was Honey Boo Boo Child.

 I even had gloves to complete the ensemble. 

 

 This was the second party of the evening which was at a co-worker's house.  Whitney on the left was a crazy cat lady and Christine was, obviously, Marilyn. 

 Yes, that would be a noose in the background.  It was set up where you could have your picture taken in it.  I passed.

There are no words.

 

 Christine and her husband "Tommy Two Guns"

On Halloween Courtney's whole family along with my parents, Irish, Chassity, Ryan and Debbie came over for food and passing out candy. 

 Anna Kate was a pig.  Precious, right?  

And speaking of precious........

 My little fifties girl.  She went by "Betty" the whole evening as she thought it was an appropriate fifties name.

 

 This was the best picture I got with her because she was so cracked out with excitement.  Halloween is her second favorite holiday running closely behind Christmas (and only because of the presents, not because of Baby Jesus's birthday.)

 These two were more excited than the trick-or-treaters.

 Mom helped me pass out candy while Anna Kate and her entourage trick-or-treated.

 Again, "Betty" was too excited to take pictures.

 

 The best part of the night was when Courtney got dominated in a game of tug-of-war by a poodle skirt wearing mutt.  "Betty" drug Court across the living room until her elbows were bloodied.  Beau and I were proud parents.