Dying to do this ...

I've been dying to blog lately, there's so much to show and say, but I've been really busy on a little, okay, BIG project.  I'm trying to get it done before Thanksgiving and I'm really not sure if I can finish it all by then. So, the blogging will have to wait, darn it! I've got all kinds of things to be blogging about, but with this project hanging, I've got to spend every spare minute a day on it.  Which to be honest, isn't much.  Aiden usually takes a nap between 1ish to 3ish. I have to pick Tay up at school at 3. So as Aiden's napping and waiting till the last possible minute until time to pick her up, I work like crazy to get as much done as I can.  The kids are tucked away in bed by 9pm, Aiden by 8:30 and Tay at least by 9, and man is that hard to do sometimes, this girl moves like a snail sometimes! So that leaves from 9pm to 10ish to work a little more.  Not a lot of time see? I guess once I finish this BIG project I'll blog about it too.

So last year at this time was kind of rough. The holidays were right around the corner, no Emigration Permit for Aiden in 2010.  So check it out, here is where I turned a corner and got creative last year.  That creative bug has bit me again.  Stay turned .... more to come ... later! :)

Gothic - Monkey

Okay, so I'll explain the title in a few.  It's Halloween, costumes, candy, and fun! So I found a cute little costume for Aiden. Tay on the other hand had a hard time figuring out what she wanted to be. It went from  a zombie, to a zoo keeper, to a Gothic Vampiress, to just Gothic. Yep, that's what I said.  Gothic, really? Okay, so take a look at this picture before I go any further.

Now, take a look at these.  Would you believe they are the same girl?  I almost didn't believe it, and I did her make up and helped her get ready!  Kind of scary when I look at them together! I hope I'll be looking at the first picture later in life and not the next few.

I'll admit, it was fun putting the make up on and helping her get all Goth(ed) <--is that really a word? up.  I have to say, I think she pulled it off rather well,  maybe a little too well!  Another scary thought! I wondered if Aiden would be a bit scared of her, but he was right there under my feet when we were getting her ready.  Oh and look at this little cutie!

This costume was rather fitting since I've been calling him "monkey" for some time now.  He climbs on everything!  He did really well in it last night at our family Halloween party and tonight at our church's Trunk or Treat! It really kept him warm too.  

So there you have it, Gothic and a Monkey.  I'd say this Halloween was a success.  Had a great time with family and friends and also had Aiden's first Halloween with us.  He enjoyed himself at both occasions.  Although, he didn't sit still for one minute at either.  This monkey does.not.stop! He's on the go all the time! Which is good.  He's healthy, happy, and the most lovable kiddo!  So thankful every day that he is with us and we get to enjoy all of his firsts with us!

Best Korean-American Playdate .... ever!

Yep, that's it! It was the best K-A play date ever! Well, at least so far it was.  ML, an AP from the Boro, got together with another mom, E, from ole Louisville and set up this awesome Korean-American play date at Dinosaur World in Cave City, Kentucky.  We got there at 9 am, to see C from M, Kentucky there, getting the stroller ready.  We'd never been there so it was a new experience all together.  There were around 9 families there, one family came as far as Wisconsin!  Not much else to say except we all had a great time and it was really great seeing fellow AP's again and meeting new ones!

Taylor found a buddy right away.  This is Harrison.  Fellow AP's, Harrison's mom and dad are soon to be parents of the adorable Korean twins, on the photolisting.

Taylor saw her other buddy Ella!  She has been wanting to see her!

                An attempt at a group picture.

     Then time for "the dig".

Ella and Mabel, two of the most adorable little girls!

Olivia, who avoids cameras, still a cutie pie without a smile for the camera! :)

Aiden and Will, with Olivia's pretty orange bow on the right side.

The last few pictures are another attempt at a group picture.  It was pretty funny and a major attempt, that worked out pretty good by the last shot! :)

So yeah,  here it is, the final product. L-R  Ella, Annalee, Mabel, Brodie, Miles, Olivia, Bates, Will, and Aiden.

Whew! I think we were all worn out after this outing, but it was fun, fun, fun.  Aiden was exhausted, but it was a great day to remember and I hope we can be a part of many more to come! Thanks MaryLeigh for the invite! These adorable little kiddies are so special and it really warms my heart that they can get together and share that Korean bond.