Thursday, September 24, 2009

Sports and Halloween!

Carter had game on Monday, Austin had a game on Tuesday, Preston had a game on Wednesday, Preston and Carter both have games Friday, and to round out the end of the week, Trysten, Carter and Preston all play on Saturday.  That's 8 games in one week!  I am thrilled to say it's Thursday, and we have NO GAMES to attend this evening, so it's finally time for some family bonding.  I'm exhausted, but not too exhausted to put up a few Halloween decorations.  My fall decor has been up since September 1st, and now that other people are joining in...and even putting out the jack-o-lanterns...I decided to "drag" out my Halloween garb!  It's so much fun putting cobwebs, spiders and bats on the fireplace mantle!  When else can you do that!?  A few pics of the madness!

The mantle!



The banner I made! I tied it with strips of fabric instead of ribbon, and I love how it turned out!

I love these little guys!  I don't know if you can see it, but I put a little spider on top of the wine corks.  The silver cup is Ryan's from when he was a baby.  His initials are engraved on it, and I filled it with wine corks from special occasions we've shared together like the night when he told me he loved me for the first time, the night he proposed, and special dinners on trips we've taken.  Most of them have the date written on them. =)


The entry table.  I love the little ghost!

How cute is this!?  I ordered the younger boys new candy bags, and Preston and Carter both picked out the skeleton.  Trysten's mom ordered from the same place...Lillian Vernon...and got the "ghoul" for him.  They were only 2 for $19.98, and that includes the personalization!  They are precious and great quality!!

A little bit of Halloween spread everywhere!

Even on the toilet in the powder bathroom!  The boys love it!

Added the black crows!

Filled the book basket with Halloween themed books and magazines for the boys to read!

What?  Hey, the monkeys needed some Halloween love too!  Just a little somethin'!

It's everywhere! 
Happy Thursday!!!
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21 comments:

  1. Yellow BeadsSeptember 24, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    wow, your decorations are GREAT!!! You put me to shame for sure~!!

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  2. The Rand'sSeptember 24, 2009 at 9:15 PM

    love your decorations! have a great weekend!

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  3. StaceySeptember 24, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    Love all the decorations!

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  4. HeatherSeptember 25, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    oh girl! I am with you on all the games and activities. we don't have one weekend night that we don't have a game or practice. craziness.

    your house looks fabulous! love your decorations. you are so talented!

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  5. HeatherSeptember 25, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    that was supposed to be weeknight without activities....guess i am really looking forward to the weekend!

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  6. Fifi FlowersSeptember 25, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    FUN Halloween decor!

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  7. ShananSeptember 25, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    You are so creative!! Love it!

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  8. Dresser GirlSeptember 25, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    I love the mantle! GREAT JOB!!

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2009 at 8:12 AM

    Sounds like you are keeping busy! Amazing that you still have time to decorate! The decorations are really fun, but I just CAN'T think about Hallowen yet. :-) Have a good weekend!

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  10. The LenzersSeptember 29, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    love all the decorations....still trying to work on mine!

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  11. The Style SistersOctober 1, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    Love love your decorations!! The mantle looks awesome1

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  12. UnknownOctober 1, 2009 at 2:06 PM

    What nice visit for me... I love your spooky mantel and all your touches. Looks so good! I totally fill a basket with halloween books for my kids as well. ;)

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  13. Ashley @ AshleysBusyOctober 1, 2009 at 3:12 PM

    Wow, what a great mantle! Love all the spider webbyness. :)

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  14. michelle@somedaycraftsOctober 1, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    Love your mantle! I love how you have Halloween EVERYWHERE!!!

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  15. bjOctober 1, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    I love your EVERYWHERE...it all looks great..

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  16. Chari at Happy To DesignOctober 1, 2009 at 11:17 PM

    Hello and Happy Fall!

    Ohhh...it looks like ya'll have had so much fun decorating for the holidays! I bet your boys are just lovin' every bit of it too!!! I just have to tell you that I loved reading about the corks that you have saved from special occasions...such sweet memories!!! I love that!!!

    Warmest wishes,
    Chari

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  17. SherriOctober 2, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    Love the front door welcome. That Hay Ride sign is just ADORABLE!

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  18. MarieOctober 2, 2009 at 10:24 PM

    Hello! Lovin' all your fabulous Fall inspiration! My fave is how you've decorated your mantel. So cool. Thank you for sharing!

    Blessings,
    Marie
    http://emmacallsmemama.com

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  19. NicNacManiacOctober 2, 2009 at 10:25 PM

    Fantastic decorations....Happy Weekend!!

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  20. BeccaOctober 4, 2009 at 8:44 PM

    You are too fun!!! And 4 boys!!! I'm a mom of three girls so I hope you don't mind me popping over to see how a mom of boys does it!!! Your home is beautiful! I am in love with your mantel!! What are your spider webs made of?

    Thanks for joining in on the fun over at Blue cricket!!!

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  21. nest of posiesSeptember 16, 2010 at 4:35 PM

    your mantel is wickedly FUN!

    omgoodness. how much fun was that to create???? it's fantastic!

    thanks for linking it up to the FALL FESTIVAL!!!!

    hope to see you next week!

    kellie

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