Halloweenie 2011

So this was the first year that we went Trick or Treating around our neighborhood. Trevor's first was at my mom/dad's in Austin; year 2 (age1) was in Houston as was year 3 and 4. This year with Halloween falling on Monday - we couldn't quite make the trip to Houston.

So we debated on where we would go and who with. But when it came down to crunch time - we just headed to a popular neighboring neighborhood. Our neighborhood had for YEARS done a Fall carnival and never really had trick or treating. So we weren't sure if our crazy neighborhood would have enough participants to make Trevor's night feel successful.

Well first - he had to decide on a costume.... His original costume was Bumblebee from Transformers; then during a visit to my parents for my dad's 60th bday Trevor got a "Chinese outfit." So all that weekend he said that was what he was gonna wear to T-O-T. Well down to the wire ---- he chose Bumblebee!

So we put on the costume and headed out to see Papa and Ms Judy/Uncle Tom; then headed over to the Bluffs. HE was fearless going up to the "spooky" houses and quickly got the courage to head up to any and every house we pointed to! At one house they had a huge screen with Thriller playing. Of course we walked up right when Micheal Jackson was changing into the werewolf and Trevor (still staring at the screen) decides "Maybe I can't watch anymore." lol We were telling him it was pretend and that it would play music in a minute. But he started to walk off (again still staring). A little bit down the street he asked if it was playing the music yet.... about 4 houses later --- there it went!

Yep I was doing Thriller in the street!!! lol I can't remember that I knew parts of it!!! Trevor was laughing at me!! But hey - one house gave out ritas to adults!!! even better than Thriller!!!

What was interesting was how many people from our neighborhood were in this neighborhood!!! If only we did T-O-T in our neighborhood eh!?!? Maybe next year. I have stated that it will be my mission next year to bring it back!! we'll see!

So Trevor finished up the night hitting the last of some houses in our neighborhood with some friends who joined in late! He had a blast and came home with a FULL pumpkin! BTW - his favorite candy is "the one with the S" (snickers!!! who knew!?!?!?)

Hope your was spooktacular!

Some of my Favorite Boutiques, Model Pages and more

If you are interested in putting your cutie in modeling...here are some of my favorite places.

Boutiques

MODA Clothing Co
http://www.facebook.com/ModaClothingCo
We have been booked twice by Moda and LOVE their stuff! They specialize in Boys apparel and accessories; plus it has a great "edge" to it!

The Knotty Corner
http://www.facebook.com/TheKnottyCorner
We haven't modeled for them but she has adorable hand made hats! super cute!

4Them Creations
http://www.facebook.com/pages/4Them-Creations/104117122963119
We got 2 of her shirts! LOVED them.  They were applique with embroidery.  Super cute scarecrow and T for Trevor ornament. 

REmington's Rad Designs
http://www.facebook.com/remingtonsraddesigns?ref=ts
We got booked to model some Big Bro shirts for her! They were super cute and great quality!

The Chunky Monkey
http://www.facebook.com/pages/the-chunky-monkey/145400188807507?ref=ts
We ordered a "turkey" shirt form her.  It turned out super cute and great quality! We even got some great pics in it for Fall!!

Fashion crochet Creations by Ira Rott
http://www.facebook.com/Ira.Rott.Design
We haven't gotten the pleasure of having a model request from this place, but I hear nothing but great things and the photos of modeled items jsut showcase her products so fabulously! One day we will have an Ira Rott original!

Modeling Pages

Well of course I am going to list the ones that Trevor is listed with.....

Boutique Beauties
http://www.boutiquebeauties.com/
We have gotten 5 bookings from this place! We love the website and how easy it is to talk with Boutiques

Ellie Kate Models
http://elliekatemodels.weebly.com/

Boutique Models & Simply Blessed Models

but there is one I would LOVE to list with, but can't ever afford it really....and that's Little Diamond Models
http://www.facebook.com/littlediamondmodels

Other Modeling fun!
We love to look for contests, magazines and websites to help increase our viewing of Trevor and his "talent!"

We were fortunate to be featured in a magazine last season on the BACK Cover!!
So check out His Life Magazine.  Cute kiddos, good boutique ads and it's faith based!!!
http://www.facebook.com/hislifemag

and last but least the one who got us into it all!!!!!!

Sweet lovable Kinsleigh! Thanks to her mommy we dove into this world and are loving our time in it -especially when Trevor and Kinsleigh can model together!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kinsleighs-Modeling-Page/205918189445834

New "Words of Wisdom"

Here's a few more to add to my "Words of Wisdom" book I am creating for Trevor.  I think I'll want to print it at age 5.  Again I got this idea from another blogger. You can check her out if you like - she is from Austin.  Baby Makin(g) Machine is the name of her blog!  Feel free to tell me what you think!

My son's new love......

"A date is when you go out with somebody and kiss a girl."

That phrase was just told to me by my 4 year old.  Where did he learn this?  He claims Daddy taught him, but I don't know.

He has had a growing infatuation for girls in their swimsuits since before I can remember.  I think he was like 18 months old when he discovered Ashlee Tisdale inside a health magazine.  She was in her bikini talking about being in shape.  He turned to the page, stopped and smiled.  Every time we would close the book - he would open it back up to the page she was on.  I knew then that I had a little monster on my hands.

Well his "love" has grown to any fetching lady in their skiivies.  He constantly points them out at the checkout lanes when he sees a magazine.  He gets a bit bashful and says "Look momma.  Pretty girl."  

2 years later - he is obsessed I think!  Can a 4 year old already be sexual?  I guess Freud would say YES!!  But WOW! Months ago - he visited my sister's place - who has an OBSESSION with Brooke Burke.  He got out all her magazines and calendars and searched for the pictures he liked best.  Then months later he asked to see them again during a recent visit.  Just last month I caught Trevor sitting at the calendar stand staring at the Sports Illustrated Calendar.  I giggled, pointed it out to the Hubs, and asked Trevor what was he looking it?  He got "embarrassed" and was like "nothing!"  So I knew I would buy him the calendar.

I mentioned getting it for him and some people giggled, some seemed reserved...like I shouldn't condone this behavior.  Should I?

I mean it's totally natural for boys to be interested in girls.  But IS this too young?  I don't want him to feel ashamed of his natural urges.  We already discuss his body parts with correct vernacular and that no one should touch them but him.  We discuss momma's body parts and that he shouldn't touch those areas, because they are my areas.  I want to be able to openly talk about "sexual" topics so that he understands and feels comfortable.  He knows that babies are made by Mommies and Daddies and grow inside Mommies tummies.  He knows that he grew in Mommy's tummy and her tummy was cut so they could take him out to be born.  I change in front of him and use the restroom in front of him......we even talk about some things being Private.

Is this wrong? I think soon I won't do many of those things in front of him, but I hope to continually be honest.  We giggle at times to his references of kissing, dating and girlfriends.  He doesn't like when mommy and daddy kiss or when he sees kissing on the tv.  Have I exposed him to too much too soon!??!

I just keep telling the hubby that he needs to always stress how to treat a woman with respect and kindness! I don't want my boy breaking girls hearts - well intentionally!

Resolutions...what are those?

So this is the time of year when people create these things called Resolutions.  I typically have the generic ones - get healthier (eating and exercising)

- finish uncompleted things

- spend more time with family........blah blah blah

That's all fine but I never and I mean NEVER seem to follow through.  I read another blog today that inspired me to be more focused and write them down (so I can look back and see if I accomplished them!)  So here it goes......

Exercise more! (duh!)

Take a Family walk/picnic/night once a week!

Finish the kitchen

Learn how to use my camera (with a deeper and better knowledge)

Be a great Mommy (atleast 90% of the time lol) and Wife

Try a new (healthy) recipe once a month

Teach my husband more patience with his son (and me)

Have date night with my husband once a month

Be crafty (more than scrapbooking)

Visit Family I rarely see..... and Friends

Ok so there's my list.  It's a bit longer than I wished but I have all of you (8 followers! lol) to help me follow through with it!

What are some of your New Year's Resolutions?!?!