I Left a Shelter for This?
{BYOP} Party is Here!

Sincerely ‘Fro Me to You-Themed Edition: Scary
Welcome to the first themed edition of Sincerely ‘Fro Me to You! {You can read the nitty gritty carnival details here}.

“Whatever it is, it’s obviously contagious!”
Not Exactly the Fifteen Minutes of Fame I’d Hoped For…
This is a popular week to Google Halloween costumes.
The Room Fairy
BYOP Party on Oct 31st!

I’m hosting a Bring Your Own Pumpkin {BYOP} Party on Oct. 31st!
The Parable of a Good Garage Sale Find

{important disclaimer: objects (rear ends, specifically) in blog are not actual size}
A Sweet Day

They say time flies when you’re having fun.
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THAT Family Tree Society-Issue 15
The Week in Review: My boy got his first shiner (black eye, not drink) and I am so proud. The funny story that goes with it? That’s what’s funny…there’s not one. He thinks he bumped heads with someone.
And, I’d be crazy if I didn’t mention my FABULOUS blog makeover? Shauna from See My Designs worked her little heart off to have it ready by my first blogoversary tomorrow! Thanks Shauna. Y’all MUST go visit her and treat yourself to one of her affordable sassy blog designs.
And now, I’m happy to introduce you to CanCan of Mom Most Traveled! She submitted this funny story as her THAT family moment!
5. Where can we find your blog?
http://www.mommosttraveled.com
DIYP#22-Costumes

We actually pinned the waist, but you could add a snap or velcro.



Why I Let My Children Dress Up for Halloween
I found this really great article about Christians and Halloween. The author talks about our options, most of which are extremes. Here’s the part I like: “There’s another option open to Christians: limited, non-compromising participation in Halloween. There’s nothing inherently evil about candy, costumes, or trick-or-treating in the neighborhood. In fact, all of that can provide a unique gospel opportunity with neighbors. Even handing out candy to neighborhood children–provided you’re not stingy–can improve your reputation among the kids. As long as the costumes are innocent and the behavior does not dishonor Christ, trick-or-treating can be used to further gospel interests.
How About a Little Tour?

Someone Gets to Check Off Their List!
Y’all know how to show a mom-business some love! Thanks for all the virtual shopping and comments. The winner of the $25 gift certificate to LynLivy’s ArtHouse

Sincerely ‘Fro Me to You-Pumpkins Aren’t Always Orange
You want to read something classic? I had these adorable fall cards made at Wal Mart last year to send out to friends and family so they could celebrate our baby’s first autumn.
It’s Coming….

Get a Head Start on Christmas! {GiVeAWay}
The other day, I followed a link that followed a link that led me to a happy place:

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Girls Gone Wild
The Red Hat Society stopping traffic at our local craft show.
If You Need Me, I’ll be Hiding in My House
Right now, at this exact moment, do you know what my family is doing?
One Month to Live
I’ve thought a lot about life lately.
The Tuesday Folder
You Had Me at Porch…
I love me a good porch.



THAT Family Tree Society-Issue 14
For the sake of time, I am going to simply bullet the reasons I think our family is THAT family too:
§ People always STARE at our family . . . any place we go. I guess two adults, one teenage daughter and four boys under the age of six is not very common in our area.
§ When all seven of us arrive at our table in a restaurant the people seated around the table we are taken to seem to scowl. A
fter the scowl our family is watched with EAGLE eyes . . . I am certain people are on pins and needles waiting for the first child to make an outburst.
§ No matter where we go, someone has to pee or poo!
§ The UPS and FEDEX guys know us well enough to recognize us when we are at the gas station or in a store.
§ We tend to run late, a lot!
§ We are the ones that tie up checkout lanes at Wal-Mart! Yes, we are the people that purchase three cart loads of groceries EVERY time we shop. Our register receipt is THREE miles long!
§ I know the call nurse, reception attendant and the pediatrician on a first name basis.
§ The poison control center sent me an EMERGENCY packet because I had contacted them so many times. “Children’s toothpaste is not poisonous, but may cause diarrhea!”
§ When my children are on the driveway to play our yard looks as if it is a “yard sale!” People have actually stopped and walked up to see. My hubs think the boys have too many riding toys! Hmmmmm
§ I am the neighbor you hear asking her children if they want to be paralyzed. We have an in ground swimming pool . . . there are stairs leading into the pool on the shallow end . . . for some reason my boys insist on jumping close to those stairs. After many bouts of instructing and then telling them not to jump near the stairs, I finally deduced it might be easier to give them an example. So, I had one of the boys lay on the pool deck and not move a muscle. I explained that if they jumped in and hit one of the steps just right they could become paralyzed and that meant they could not move – they would have to lay day in and day out. The boys seemed to “get it” after that demonstration. During my “demonstration and talk” with the boys our neighbor from next door came over laughing and said, “You sound like I would have when my kids were little. That question probably would have come out of my mouth too!
§ We are the family that has a portable “Johnny” sitting on our driveway. (for the construction guys only!)
§ We are the family that has a huge garbage dumpster on the driveway as well. (construction)
§ If you come to the door you will feel as if you are being ganged up on by THAT family because every child and dog will be at the door to see who you are.
§ Three of our boys thought it would be fun to have a “PEE Fight in the bathroom one day! Mommy found “it” and was not at all impressed!
My list could go on and on . . . but I think you might just agree . . . we are DEFINITELY a THAT FAMILY too!
DIYP#21- Making Old Fashioned Silhouettes


One Day To Give Celebration

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Sincerely ‘Fro Me to You-How You Know You’re TOO Busy

Grace-Based Parenting Q & A Giveaway
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Tie a Ribbon ‘Round Your Typing Finger

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