FORTY-TWO

Yzma trying to squeeze her way onto the table to eat our dinners. 

2014 week forty-two

Veronica learns how to say "No Way!" (awesome) and we have our annual Apple Party (actually awesome).

Yzma, sneaking in the crib when I thought the door was closed.

Yzma, getting what she deserves. (poor cat)

Caramel Apple Bar. 

V loved the free access to apples (appums).

Fantastic Mr. Fox

The best parties are as fun for the adults as they are for the kids.

And for the best photo of the night.

Notice the three cute toddlers.

But look closer at this crazy face!

Seriously, what kind of expression is this?

Bobbing for apples is actually everyone's favorite. 

Matt wowed the crowd with his giant cotton candy blobs.

His brother Sam challenged him to a duel.

Pretty impressive.

Matt pulled out a sneaky two cones maneuver...

And definitely won!

And these girls went home happy. 

And this is how we use the toilet. all. day. long. 

This last Friday we had our annual Apple Party. We had a table full of candy, nuts, and bacon toppings, as well as melted caramel and chocolates. We had sparkling apple cider, spiced cider, hot cider, and our favorite cider shakes (spiced cider + icecream). We also had a couple apple cakes, bobbing for apples, donuts on a string, and the highlight: apple flavored cotton candy. I, sadly, did not get a single caramel apple. But I was having too much fun visiting with everyone. And we have probably 20lbs of apples left over so we'll be appling like crazy over here. I've already made 6 jars of applesauce and our annual post apple party apple cider donuts.  I love hosting parties that are silly but delicious and packing my house full of friends. Matt was having stress dreams about me inviting too many people and they wouldn't all fit in our house so they left without getting any food. Luckily for him only about half of our invites were attendees so we had plenty for everyone. Next year though, I'll aim for 100%. So mark your calendars now!