Friday, October 31, 2008

Angelina Ballerina

Makiya had "dress as your favorite storybook character" at school today - so last night we threw together this costume. She went as Angelina Ballerina - the white mouse that does ballet in a pink tutu. I thought it turned out mighty cute for a last-minute idea. The ears are some easter bunny ears curled up and then I put a pink bow in the middle. I think she looked adorable! :)





Making a cross-o-lantern


This has become an October tradition in the Gouge house! Daddy and the girls clean out the pumpkin (while I take pictures) and then Michael carves a cross in it. The girls love it - but it grosses them out every time! So funny!













Friday, October 3, 2008

Go Tigers!

The girls have really gotten into the Friday night football games at the high school. I, of course, think they are the cutest little tiger-fans ever!


After Ike came to town...

We really didn't have much damage. We are very thankful that our house was untouched. When Rita came through 3 years ago - this house had to be completely gutted (I've been told). This time we had one tree down and it was short enough that it didn't touch the house. It did, however, take out the girls new swingset. :(


On the front side of the house, however, things were apparently quite peaceful. When we got home, though branches were strewn about all over, and we'd seen SO many trees down - there sat the girls' 1/2 empty bottle of bubbles on the windowsill!