Almost howlereen!

Today was Maeve's school Halloween Parade! It was tough, Madigan was having her party, Maeve had the parade and I had to get Michael to work.. talk about being in 3 places at once!

Michael and I stayed at Maeve's school for a bit of the party, then had to get going. Jo Wood was kind enough to snap a few shots of our gorgeous Barbie 3 Muskateer! She has the gown, the mask and the good looks but no sword because weapons are not welcome at school! I NEVER thought we'd be the ones with weapons but hey, how many times have we all said, "I'm never going to.... " and then done it!

Here is Maeve sitting with her class at assembly:



Parading her costume for the parents and big kids:


Finishing up the parade with two clone troopers hot on her trail!:


So, dropped off Michael and headed back to Madigan's party. Her teachers are both really nice and the kids all wore great costumes! The had plenty of snacks, jello, candy cupcakes etc so many that they weren't allowed to eat their actual snack.. you know, healthy fruit, protein and what have you!

Here is Madigan with her teachers, Jenny and Patricia:

Big week around the ole Mussellam hizzouse. Maeve lost her first tooth!!! We'd been trying and trying to help her lose her tooth but I just don't have the ability to help/hurt my baby girl!




Everybody was Kung Fu Fighting... duh nuh nuh nuh nuh nuh nuh





Those kids were fast as lightning!



Everything was a little bit frightening.....


My brother very kindly watched Maeve and Madigan so Michael and I could attend a very spooky halloween party! Fortunately Michael and I made it out alive err. still dead, together..

Hello faithful fans,

This rainy week Ms Madigan had her very first solo field trip.. actually first trip ever! Her preschool class hit the very muddy pumpkin patch on friday and Lisa very kindly took this picture for us! She really enjoyed her pumpkin patch partner "Bella". She and her Mum are from Scotland. Madigan picked a great pumpkin and we will carve it next week after Maeve goes to the pumpkin patch with her class!

Here is Madigan on the big school bus just as they arrived back safe and sound!



this one looks like I'm trying to kiss her to death and she is making a break for her life!



Thanks for grabbing the pics Lisa!

where have we been?

We have been EVERYWHERE! Life is full steam ahead for Clan Mussellam... our 'baby' Madigan turned 4.. yes 4 years old! My baby is 4!!




Madigan was treated to calls from all of her loved ones, sooooo many cards and a few presents too! Thank you all so much for all the birthday love!

Oh, and she chose ice cream cake!


Growing up we were "not so rich". On our birthdays our Mother made us feel the best because we got to choose our favorite meals for birthday dinner! I am continuing this tradition with my girls because I know that Madigan will always choose home made mac'n'cheese! So, with Auntie Sara, cousing jakers Maeve and Daddy we had a delicious fun birthday dinner!