Last week was great with Gerry off! We managed to get alot done around the house and I finished my first week on weight watchers and lost 2lbs....I know that doesn't sound like alot, but considering I had birthday cake on my first day (hey it was my birthday, how couldn't I??), I was pretty happy. I figure even if I stayed at 2lbs a week, that's 8lbs a month, so in a few months, I'll be looking like my old self, if I can even remember what she looked like haha. The house is stocked with good healthy foods and I've pre-made meals, so I don't have any excuses to fall off the wagon.

Gerry and I took the kids to RIM Park's Halloween Party, what a blast! Here's some pics.

The last week was a good week, but I have to say the last 24 hours have been the most productive for me. I've struggled with trying to keep the main floor of my house tidy and not looking too cluttered, which is very hard with the kids. Finally, I was able to talk Gerry into selling his pool table, so I could make the basement into a comfortable and roomy playland basically.


Part of me feels abit bad about him parting with his table, but with with 4 kids, I really need the space downstairs. To ease this transition for him, I told him that he could have the area that was first the playroom, to make into a workout room, as I know he's always wanted that and it takes up alot less space.


Emma and I brought everything down and today after the movers picked up his table. I finally feel like i've got the house in order, finally. I think this shall keep the kids busy and entertained. They can even ride on their ride on toys.


Here's some pics of the main area, I have to tidy the other half still.

Finally was able to get back into my scrapbooking...although it meant staying up late:) Anyway, here's my latest pages...

The Pumpkin Patch

Sunday was the perfect day to to go to the pumpkin patch. It was so nice and sunny out, so the kids wouldn't be cold. Emma was very excited about going, as she remembers going every year, whereas Abby and Erica didn't have a clue, but Abby kept saying Pumpin Pac, Pumpin Pac while we were getting ready to leave.

The kids all had a blast, Connor fell asleep during the corn maze walk as it took alot longer without the girls in a wagon or stroller this time:) Ya, don't think we'll make that mistake again. Gerry and I were praying that each turn was going to lead to the end.

I took Connor for his 2nd set of pictures today. Wow, it was the easy photoshoot ever. Connor is such a ham smiling away so easily. I can't wait to share all the pics when I get them back October 22nd.

Here's some pics from the pumpkin patch.

Today was great, made $2000 off of Gerry's latest car buy and got great deals on clothes for the girls at Children's Place (Connor has way too many, so poor guy got left out). I just love Children's Place and have pretty much figure out how long to wait until things go on sale. Today everything was 30% off already reduced prices, talk about big savings. I want to bring Emma back to check out some more things, but we were too busy tonight with her swimming lessons.

Gerry had a few days off this week, the extra help and company was really nice. This will definetely feel like a short week. Abby and Erica really enjoyed preschool again today....Erica gets so excited when she see's the building. The teachers say she is quite the singer, she loves singing songs and is usually right up in the teachers face:) She walks into her classroom like she owns the place and Abby follows behind her. It's pretty cute to see.

Here they are at preschool (their in pink)

Well, time to watch the boobtube, so ta-ta for now.