Wee Witches weekend at Gardner Village

Saturday Ian and I went with Keni and her girls and her niece, Emily, to Gardner Village for Wee Witches weekend since Witches Night Out is now women only and 18 years and older. We did "Ride to a Witch" and we all got to go on a hay ride to the Witches' house. It was an old train car that they made up to look like a home. The witch showing us around was Mildew Rose and she was a hoot. She scared the kids and made them jump a couple times. It was enough that Ian then held onto me for dear life for the remainder of the tour. She showed us a potion to grow toenails for a delicious stew; lizard tongues, chicken eyeballs, pickled pigs feet, as well as armpit hair from a dragon (quite a rare and valuable potion ingredient). Then Keni ended up stepping on a cockroach that Cami was volunteered to bury it out in the little graveyard. She wasn't scared ;) The kids got the Witches' autographs and pictures taken with the 4 we ran into.

Then the girls got their hair colored and their costumes glitter-fied. They were very excited. Cami is now a Sparkly Panda Bear! And Ian, as a clone trooper, was also referred to as a Storm Trooper and a Jedi of which he quickly let them know he was neither of those. He did go around shooting the witches but none were harmed ;) We tried to get the kids on stage to dance and show up one little girl that thought she was all that and a bag of chips. She even ended the dance with two #1's in the air. Ali totally could have taken her but she was feeling shy ;)

We ended the night at Simply Sushi for all you can eat. Of course, we had to stop and get this kids McDonald's on the way. Keni, Emily, and I ate our weight (and then some) in sushi and spicy upside down shrimp. It was a wonderful end to a fun-filled evening. Let the haunting begin!!

My 99 year old Grandma was in town a few days ago from Idaho and we found out last minute, so we decided to do lunch. It was on Wednesday, Sept. 30th, which is my cousin's birthday. So we all met at Chili's and, seriously, it was the best lunch ever! Not because of the food but the company and my Grandma's comments. She is such a sweet old lady but has some pretty funnily wicked comments. Mandy let Grandma know that she got engaged and, bless her heart, Grandma's comment was "What'd you go and do that for?". Hahahaha, so funny. Then we let Grandma know that it was Mandy's birthday...about 20 times. "Who's birthday is it?" "It's Mandy's" "Oh"

15 minutes later: "Who's birthday is it?" hahaha

But it was extremely touching to see Grandma give Mandy a turquoise ring of hers for her birthday. So now she has something blue for her wedding. I think we all almost started crying since us Hadley women are weepers ;)

Then when we were nearly done with lunch Grandma asked again "Who's getting married?" And Mandy let her know again, "I am. In June." And Grams in her tone again said "Shame on you". LOL, so funny. Bless her heart!

This is the same Grandma that said to me when she was holding my newborn son; "What's his name again?" "Ian" and she humbly replied "Bleh! Hate that name". Not once but twice! It is all good though. We love her too much to get offended. I mean she has lived 99 years, she can say whatever she wants!!!

Rollin, rollin, rollin...

A couple weeks ago, Ian and I decided to go for a walk down to Sugarhouse park. It was a beautiful, sunny day. We walked down to Chevron and got ourselves some snacks and then headed back over to the park. After enjoying some chocolate milk and a kit kat, Ian decided to roll down the hill...many, many times. He had an absolute blast and got pretty dizzy. It was a great day!

It has been a very long time since I have posted anything and just wanted to do a quick update. We moved from Cottonwood Heights and our little apartment to a much nicer and bigger townhome in Layton. It is quite a big change but it has been for the better. Both of my boys are so happy to be here. Chuck is enjoying  being a bike ride away from 5050 and his best friend. And Ian is flourishing in his new school with his new friends. That has been the biggest reward for me. Ian has a few friends in our complex as well and goes out and rides bikes or scooter nearly every day. He really likes his new teacher and new school and he and Dad ride bikes to school every morning (except when it rains, which has been a lot lately...). The move has made for a much longer commute to work and back everyday and quite a hit in the pocket book buying gas more but with my boys happy, I am happy :) Of course, talk to me again in November when it snows...ugh...! 

Ian and I jammin out in the car. Can't remember what song we were actually singing now but we definitely had a good time. Even got out the "microphones"! 

Meet the newest Jedi, Ian Idontwanna. It has been said that he actually possesses more midichlorians than Anakin Skywalker. He has already mastered the light saber and fights nightly with his father, Charles Butireallyneedit. Ian can also open the doors to Target by using the force as well as change the channels on tv, much to his own surprise. Since becoming a Jedi Master, Ian no longer eats cheese or meat as it tastes "yucky", although, Macaroni and cheese with Coke is still the main staple of the Jedi diet. Oh, and chocolate milk of course! :)

Chef Ian

Ian got a new apron, chef's hat, and cooking utensils from Gramma and Papa for Christmas and has been using them ever since. He helps me make dinner (when i actually make it) and does a great job being careful around the stove. He is the one that adds all the spices and his favorite spice to add is garlic. So if you eat at our house, no need to fear vampires.
While Ian helps me cook, his favorite thing to do is bake and his favorite thing to bake is brownies! So here is a picture of him preparing the brownies and looking stylish while he does so. Did you see the nice blue fingernail polish? Hey, blue is a boy color!!!