Fall has finally arrived!

Doesn't fall taste good? Laney thinks so, and she would know. She loves to eat.

Maybe fall got here a week or two ago, but so much has been going on with the election and school and Laney making messes that I almost missed my favorite crunchy yellow leaves on the ground! Every time I exit our complex these trees just make me sigh, they are so beautiful. And every time I have wanted to take pictures, the gardener comes and air-blows the leaves into a muslin sack and hauls them away. It is so sad.

I took advantage of the leaves finally, and it was so much fun. :) If I hadn't been so busy trying to take pictures, I may have thrown a few myself. Or jumped into a pile. I better do that next time...

The New Comfoltey Family

Isn't my sister's new little family so cute!

Take a look at this little doll!

Baby Skylar

Grammy and her new granddaughter. (Sorry mom, I know you don't like the silly face one, but it is totally your FUN personality. :)

Halloween at Grammy's House

Have I ever mentioned that Halloween is my FAVORITE Holiday? I love dressing up, the treats, the decorations. It has been my favorite since I was a kid. I can't wait until I have a house that I can spook out like crazy, and somewhere big enough to invite more than 3 people over without feeling crowded. This year was a little unplanned and unprepared for.



Trunk or Treat at the church: Laney wouldn't put on her costume, and I was tired and feeling fat so I sent Josh and Kadie. Kadie came home with a ton of candy for the "Pumpkin Fairy". This is a fairy that she overheard a friend of mine talking about. The fairy comes and takes her favorite treats and leaves you with something else like a coloring book. I had no idea Kadie was listening. We thought it was so cute that she embraced this idea, and would only eat a few pieces of her candy, that Josh and I put in a good word with the "Pumpkin Fairy" to bring her the new Tinkerbell movie.



Trick or Treating on Halloween: We planned on going to Blackhawk, a ritzy area that hands out huge candy bars, full family sized bags of m&m's, and sometimes even money! But I was so anxious to see my sister's tiny baby that it sort of changed plans. Again...Laney would NOT put on her costume. She figured she was getting all of the candy she needed I guess because we all just gave it to her when she asked in her cute little Chinese voice. So Josh, Grandpa, Uncle Nick and Uncle Josh and Kadie went around Orinda. Josh said that Kadie ran from house to house as fast as she could! When it came to the questionable homes with fog machines and spooky music, she waited for her Uncles who were Mr. Pepsi and a character from Super Mario, (made the costumes themselves!).




Even being unplanned and unprepared, we just went with the flow and everyone was happy! Especially me because I got to meet and hold and kiss and hold and squeeze and hold my new niece Skylar. :)

Halloween School Party

Kadie's class had a Halloween party last Friday. It was WAY more fun than I ever remember from growing up. She got to spend the entire day doing her favorite thing...making crafts! And the day ended with a big school parade that the high school band performed to. Poor Kadie looked so worried when I saw her. She knew the parade was almost over, and Laney and I were at the end. Her face had the most GIGANTIC smile on it when she saw us!

Tag...your it!

I was Tagged by my cousin Erin!



Eight favorite TV shows (This really makes me seem pathetic...why was this the first question?)

1. 24 (starting soon!)

2. So You Think You Can Dance

3. House

4. DSM (Free pair of earrings to anyone who can guess this AND not judge me)

5. Grey's Anatomy

6. The Office

7. Find your style

8. What not to Wear



Eight favorite restaurants:

1. Elephant Bar

2. Chipotle

3. In n Out (Does that count?)

4. Wing Stop (Pregnancy thing)

5. Macaroni Bar and Grill

6. Mandarin Flower (Is that what it is called mom?)

7. Casanova Restaurant in Carmel (mmmmmmmmmmm....)

8. I really don't get to eat out much, (eh hem JOSH) I can't think of an eighth one...



Eight things I did yesterday

1. Woke up

2. Flew like a mad woman to school so Kadie wouldn't be late. Good thing for my broom during Halloween. whew.

3. Babysitting for Dylan and Maddy :)

4. Played Restaurant with the girls

5. Tried to sell food storage :)
6. Worked on my website

7. Made Chicken Noodle soup for myself because I am sick

8. Vegged in front of the TV.



Eight things I love about the Fall

1. Crunchy yellow, red and orange leaves

2. Halloween decorations/costumes/treats

3. Soup and bread

4. Cozy Blankets

5. Hot Chocolate

6. You can see your own Breath outside

7. Sweaters

8. Getting excited for Christmas



Eight things I look forward to

1. Finding out if I am (gasp) having a boy, (or girl :)

2. Buying a Home

3. Going on a getaway with Josh...it has almost been a year!

4. Laney starting Ballet in 2 weeks

5. Busy season being over...oh wait, it never is. :(

6. Seeing Kylie's baby tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!

7. Christmas

8. The election FINALLY being over next week



Eight things on my wish list

1. Own a house

2. Giving my kids a happy life and never letting them get hurt in any way.

3. Go to another country

4. Buy a House

5. Never having a stress or worry.6. more time to accomplish all my projects

7. more energy to do all I want to do

8. Did I say own a House?



Eight people I tag

1. Kyk

2. Melissa

3. Loralee

4. Jaime

5. Whitney

6. Lauren

7. Natalie

8. Winter

Private

I am going Private this weekend. Tried it once already and it was such a hassle. But I think it is finally worth it. If any of you have gone private (aka Brian :) I would love for you to send me an invite so I can keep up with your families. If you read my blog and want to keep reading it send me your email address to mamaleisa@gmail.com. Thanks!

Baby Skylar

On a happier note...I get to meet my niece Skylar in 5 days! I can't wait. :)