Trick or Treat

I can't believe that Halloween is already here. Halloween is by far one of Aaron and my favorite holidays. While we were home for the Birthday Trip we finally decided that Jackson was going to be a lion. Sadly, while we were home we also learned that Aaron wouldn't be with us this Halloween due to a 6-week long training in Georgia=( Even though I wasn't feeling 100% and Aaron wasn't here we decided that we Had to take Jackson trick or treating regardless. He doesn't quite understand (or so we thought) and doesn't need a lot of candy so hitting a couple houses would serve our purposes well.

As soon as we had him in his outfit he was ready to go. With trick or treating on different nights out here we went on post to visit some friends and hit some houses in their neighborhoods. You could tell that trick or treating wasn't in our neighborhood that night because there was a line of cars heading out onto the main streets either heading to Clarksville or Fort Campbell.

We made Jackson work for his candy, so he had to walk up to every door step. I know...such a mean mom! After the first couple houses he realized that he was getting things. The light bulb really came on for him after the first sucker landed in his bucket. He was sold on the idea of the entire thing. He even managed to get an "Ah" out as soon as he would get up there.

About halfway through our "circle" Jackson decided it was time to go through his stash! He started picking and sorting and throwing candy all over the place. I guess you could say that he was looking through the "good stuff".

We decided to take a picture of the three of us before Jackson had his inevitable melt down. As you can tell he was already eating some candy (licorice) to keep him happy until we could make it to the car.

Eventually the meltdown happened as soon as we made it to the car. He started sorting his candy again and pulled out a Big Purple sucker. I took it away trying to get everything into the car and this is the face we were faced with. Complete Screaming Tantrum!! I ended up caving and giving him a DumDum to make the trip home a little more...quiet. 

All in all it was a pretty fun Halloween. It was wonderful being able to celebrate with my mom here, but a little sad not having Aaron around. *Sigh* I guess we will just have to make up for it next year=)

So Sad

I woke up this morning with my entire bedroom lit up by a bright light  coming from outside. I was a little baffled seeing how it was only 4am. I peeked through the blinds to see a Huge fire lighting up the night time sky. I immediately put on my glasses with fear that the fire was Mari's house. 

 Thankfully it wasn't, but it was the house directly across the street from hers. I put on a sweatshirt and ran to the back patio with my phone already calling Mari. She was fast asleep and didn't hear the fire sirens or notice the blaze across the street (her room is in the back of the house). She promptly hung up and jumped out of bed to see if the fire was any threat to her home. Being so close to the holidays it was hard not to get teary eyed as you saw the home of a fellow soldier being destroyed. Luckily the entire family; mother, 4 kids, a dog, and a cat all made it out of the house safely (father is currently deployed). I swear I stood on the back patio for 2 hours just watching this house. Trying to imagine what I would do if it was our home instead *shudders at the thought* It took until 9am to get the fire under control and soon after completely diminished. As soon as a few of us in the neighborhood posted on FB about the fire, volunteers were ready with donations for the family. Its amazing how our army family is so quick to step up and help each other out in a time of need! Thank God that nobody was hurt during this potential tragedy, however the family is mourning the loss of their home and many memories that were stored inside.

 Watching all of this unfold and then learn that it was an electrical fire is terrifying to think about. It makes me very grateful to wake up every day with the many blessings in my life. Even the simple, but not so simple thought of having a roof over my head.

Another Addict Is Born

And I Blame Aunt Mari!

Thing 1 & Thing 2

FCW had their annual Trunk or Treating today and it was a beautiful fall day out. I felt bad putting Jackson in his warm lion costume, so Jess and I started thinking of fun dity costumes for the boys. Thing 1 & Thing 2 came up and we were immediately sold on the idea!! We headed to Walmart to see what we could come up with. Everything came together rather quickly and we were ready to go! We had a blast and All of our outfits were a hit!! The only thing missing was Aaron *sigh* I guess we will have to go BIG next year=)

I'm Blue!

And I Don't Think I Like It Very Much!

Only when Aunt Jess spends the night you tend wake up and find something like this in fridge! 

Now for the back story=) Kaison decided that the palm pilot needed to take a bath with him and J. We left the toy out after the bath to try to dry out. After a couple hours it was dead to the world and I decided that I would probably throw it out in the morning. Well, the next morning as I went to grab some coffee creamer I was shocked to find it in the fridge! Turns out that the toy turned on creepily in the middle of the night and refused to turn off!! So Jess hid it in the fridge. I died laughing hearing her tales of the palm pilot terror=) 

Brother Love

Or Something Like That!

Where are You going?

With Jackson up and creeping (walking while holding onto things) on everything he is very curious or more nosy as to what is going on...well, Everywhere! We have started leaving the door open when we run outside to grab the mail or run to the cars. Before we can get down the front steps Jackson is propped up at the door. Banging on it and yelling at the top of his lungs for you to pay attention to him.

Of course we have to turn it into a game so he doesn't start crying because we aren't with him. Dad likes to make silly faces with him=)

After some fun and games, Jackson always welcomes us in the house with open arms!

Oh My

Where did the month of September go?! My last post was on the 4th and now its the 4th of October. I have SO much to "tell" you. Looks like I am going to have to crack down and get the world of Meet the Malones caught up!! Stay tuned for more posts soon...I Promise!!!

One Year

I can't believe that one year ago today I had my beautiful little boy. Wow...one year! That is absolutely amazing!! From day one I couldn't imagine my life without my Jackson James and every day since he has had me laughing, smiling, and thanking God for bringing him into my life. He's has made me a better person and I will be forever grateful to him for that. I love you<3