Bye Bye October...

I have started the sad, sad task of putting away the October decor.

In addition to Halloween, October is the month we celebrate the old man's (James') birthday. My favorite of all the decorations I put out this time of year is a picture his youngest cousin drew for him many years ago. She was 7-years-old at the time. She is now a very impressive, completely gorgeous, and hilarious 19-year-old college student. My how time has flown by!!

It is hard to see because of my wretched photography skills and the glass on the frame, but notice she had every member of our family at the time depicted and labeled...even our canine daughters. She was a very thoughtful artist.

Bet you can't figure out which one is me.

Just another day, looking like a clown and Being Billingsley...

The Many Faces of the Billingsley Girls

My beautiful girls...

My silly girl...

My terrified girl...

My sweet girl...

Hmmm...I don't know what to say about this one.

Just another beautiful Autumn day Being Billingsley...

Halloween 2009

We had a great Halloween, and I hope you all did too! What a wonderful holiday!

Here is Abbie and her friend S.B. as they prepare to embark on their business of candy gathering. Can't you just sense the focus...
Here is Lila, our precious little flower, as she prepared for her evening of trick-or-treating.

Abbie went to each door with the following script: "Hello. Trick-or-treat. I am Abigail Billingsley. I am dressed like Aurora. She also wears a blue dress in the movie, but pink is the only one available for purchase. I'm fine with that."

Once the candy was given to her, the Princess graciously said, "Thank you." James said she got left in the dust as all the other kids got their candy and moved on. Of course my kid used the concept of trick-or-treating to get to know if the neighbors were "good people." That girl loves a good chat.

Once the candy was collected, Abbie and the other kids all sat down together to get as much of it in their mouths at once as they possibly could. Here she is with S.B. enjoying some Dots.

The treat for Lila was that she got to be outside and bundled up in her blanket. The trick, of course, was that she got no candy. She thought it was rude. You just wait till next year, Lila. Abbie will show you how it's done!

Probably my favorite thing about Halloween since having children is the day after. I like to call it the "Halloween Hangover."

Abbie trying to sober up on the couch this morning with some Disney Channel programing.

Lila crashed in our bed after a night of solid partying.
All-in-all, it was another successful Halloween. Tons of candy, hanging out with great friends, a buffet of food that was seemingly endless, and all our kids having the times of their lives. It was wonderful.

How did Lila feel when we told her Halloween was over...

I feel the same way, girlfriend....the same way.

Just anther day Being Billingsley...

Halloween Party!!

Today was a big day. It was the Halloween party at school for Abbie.

My little Princess Aurora got to wear lip gloss and it completely changed the way she smiled.

Aurora has clearly had some face paralyzing botox treatments...

Look at my girl put away some cupcakes and other Halloween treats.

All of the other kids ate the frosting off one cupcake and gave the rest of the treats to their Moms. Not my kid.

She crammed a haunted house sandwich, chocolate cupcake, pumpkin cupcake, cup of Halloween Chex mix, bag of Skittles, peanut butter spider, and 3 glasses of Pineapple juice into her mouth. All of which came after her normal lunch.

Check out the collateral damage on her plate!!

My girl also proudly rocked the sweetest set of vampire teeth you have ever seen.

Now this is a costume!

And finally, a group picture.

These are the adorable kids in Ab's class. Note the bride in the back row who was clearly tired of the relentless paparazzi. Can't those parasites leave a girl alone on her special day!

Just another day of successful parties Being Billingsley...

Lila's First Photo Shoot

We recently had pictures taken by my favorite photographer. Her work is unlike anything you've ever seen! Do yourself a favor and check out her website. She truly has a God given talent.

Take a look at some of her work...

Wow! These kids must have one VERY good looking set of parents.

Wow, this 3-month-old is gorgeous and obviously well mannered...probably a reflection of her mother's superior parenting skills.

This picture is precious. It's my favorite. A Pops with his granddaughters.

Just another day Being Billingsley...

Who Could Blame Him...

Well, it's a big day here at Chez Billingsley. My oldest daughter received her first marriage proposal!

When I picked her up from school, she did what any good daughter does...she gave me all the juicy details of her exciting day.

A boy, whose name escaped her, asked her to marry him at recess. He was "a blonde boy with brown eyes and smooth skin." He wore shorts that were unsavory because they looked like "a picnic blanket."

Her best friend at school, Cassandra, quickly jumped in and told Abbie she had better say no because married people have to "kiss on the lips." Disgusted at the thought, Abbie told the disappointed young man she was unable to accept his offer.

Just another day of breakin' hearts and Being Billingsley...

Happy Three Month Birthday, Lila!

That's right! This gorgeous girl is three months old!


Lila, you are such a joy! Here are just a few new things you are up to from the last month:

• At your last doc appointment you were 11lb 5oz and 22 5/8" long. Putting you in the 50th percentile.
  
• You still sleep all night long. Your bedtime is around 9:30. When you wake up in the morning, you are CHATTY!!
  
• You often put yourself to sleep. You don't always require me or your Dad to rock you to sleep.
  
• You LOVE to be with your Daddy. He has to sneak in the house after work so that he'll have enough time to change his clothes before you start asking to be picked up by him. You are usually in his arms all evening.
  
• You officially can hold your GIANT head up all by yourself. You are very proud of that ability and take the opportunity to show off whenever possible.
  
• You think your Granna and your Pops are pretty funny! They have gotten the greatest belly laughs from you. You also think it is hilarious when other people laugh. You will join right in.
  
• Your nickname is James Jr. because you look identical to your father!
  
• You've found your hands and like to grab your dress, blankets, and your pacifier. It is really cute.

Just another day Being Billingsley...