Should I LEASH??

Does this picture make you cringe like it does me?? Ugh, I never wanted to be "the parent who couldn't handle their kid", and I know that is a total judgement and a rude one at that, but this is how I have always felt. I would see these parents and their wild little "animals" at Disneyland and think "seriously, just WATCH them"!!

And then I had Grady... Now I totally get it.

We are headed down to that Magical Place soon - SHHHHH... it's a SURPRISE - and I can't decide if I can live without this Leash for Grady. I mean, sure we'll keep a good eye on him at all times, but what if...??? I don't want to just leave it to chance - so what do you think?? Leash or no Leash? And, what kind and where do I get them?? I need thoughts y'all!!!

Halloween Hoopla

WARNING - Picture OVERLOAD Below -


The always popular "Pumpkin Carving" night turned out great and we got some cute pumpkins out of it. Grady just loved squishing the pumpkin and seeds in his pumpkin and Kendalyn designed her's and Grady's pumpkins. Adri changed her mind about 10 times and finally came up with a "fun, but not too scary" face..









Our Halloween was yet again a success and finally over. I swear, it builds up for SO long and when it finally gets to the actual day - I'm so over it! But, the kiddos LOVE it and if I am really honest - I love the actual trick or treat part and hearing Grady say "hank u" - his version of thank you - too cute!! The girls got to go with their friends and so Grady and I took our sweet time (thanks to Grady getting super distracted at everything) and went by ourselves. Spence took care of the candy part and I didn't know why he was so adamant that it was my turn to take them, until I came home and saw that the Utes and USC were playing - nice Spence!
We had a good one and our costumes seemed great until I saw amazingly creative and hand-made ones walking all over - come on people, can't you just forget your talents for a bit and shop at Target with me???