No Tricks..All Treats!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN 2011!!!

Yes, I was "Hello Kitty" this year...

Another very successful Halloween with the kiddo's this year.
I just realized I never got pictures of them last Halloween to compare...dang;)

So, October has been an Amaaaazing Month and so much fun!
I was so fortunate to have the opportunity to spend my 26th (yes, 26th...yikes!) birthday in Texas this year with my best friend (aka wife/ex wife/wife again...haha!) Samantha and with all my Mom's side of the family.  It was truly wonderful and I was soo sad to leave.  I really could of used just a few more days:)  However, I am SO lucky the Cockrill Family gave me the time off.  It was much needed and I could not have appreciated it more!  (Yes Mommy and Daddy's, the nanny needs a breather sometimes too!)  I try to be "SuperWoman" but at the end of the day...I'm only human;)

Super Woman Mandi!!! *dun dun da dun!*

Sooo...speaking of Texas...

I not only had the opportunity to spend it with my lovely friends and family but I had the chance to do some amazing things.  My darling friend, Samantha, is working at a Feline and Cat Wildlife Rescue place in Tyler, Texas and I was so fortunate to get the "Behind the scenes tour"....I got some serious one on one time (haha well, as safely as possible...) with some of the most gorgeous creatures I have ever seen in my life!  Here are a few of my favorite pictures....enjoy!

If you're ever any where close to Tyler, Texas I highly recommend checking this place out!
It is "kitty heaven" for sure:)

That same weekend Sam and I got to experience a "drive thru" Wildlife Safari and it was AMAZING!

We really got to spend some one on one time with some beautiful creatures....pet and hand fed Zebra's, Kangaroo's, Donkey's, A very obnoxious Camel;), and so much more!  It was awesome!

I have about a million more pictures but I'd be uploading all day:)
That last picture really shows our true faces through the whole 2 hour journey...haha!  It was magical :)

Besides all the awesome wildlife I got to experience I got to spend some much needed time with my wonderful family that I love so much!  I truly have the BEST aunt's and uncle's a gal could ask for...I am blessed!  I just wish I could see them more often...maybe I should move to Texas, perhaps? ;)

It was so nice to take 5 whole days off from my busy, crazy, wonderfully hectic schedule....

the first 2 days I was in Texas I was soo tired!  Then I realized, I'm not tired...I'm RELAXED! haha!  It really made me realize I need to take it a lil' more easy and take more time out for friends, family, and myself!  

Overall, Texas was a nice "breather" from life...and I'm so thankful and blessed I got to go!

(Huge Thanks goes out to the man in my life for making it possible...best birthday present ever!  Hugs to you Ben Davis!)

So, once I got back from this lovely trip I had to start preparing for Halloween!

I love Halloween but always get slightly bummed when it's over because then that means October (the BEST month ever!) is over.....however, it's time to start planning for my FAVORITE Holiday ever... CHRISTMAS!!! eek:)  It truly is the best holiday in the world...next to my birthday of course;) haha!

BUT...before we "jump the gun"...let's post some precious Halloween Pictures of my kiddo's...

They had the best Halloween a kid could ask for...and candy to last days and days...and days...

Yum Yum!

Alright People...

who's ready to see the ONE..The ONLY...

CAPTAIN AMERICA and BATMAN?!?!

hahaha awww!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

OWEN!

MILES!

We hope that everybody enjoyed OCTOBER as much as we did!

We hope that everybody's bellies are full of candy and had a safe and happy holiday as well!

I may have just turned 26 but I will be a "kid" forever!
Happy Birthday to Me:D

Now, let's move on to what we're "thankful" for...as Turkey Season is just around the corner;)
And "no shave November" *sigh*.  If the kiddo's start growing beards I will be scared! haha!

Peace and Love,

Mandi