The Fox

3 Years, 28 Weeks.

The secret of the fox, ancient mystery

Somewhere deep in the woods, I know you're hiding

What is your sound?  Will we ever know

Will always be a mystery, what do you say?

You're my guardian angel, hiding in the woods

                                                                                -- Ylvis, Sept. 2013

Who would've ever guessed she'd want to become a fox for Halloween this year?

Inspired by YouTube's mega hit viral video made by two brothers from Norway, What Does The Fox Say? has over 177 MILLION views and counting, since it's upload a mere 2 months ago!   Strange and quirky at first glance, the childish lyrics and captivating rhythm pulls you in, until you catch yourself wondering:

"What does a fox really say??"

Here's the music video sensation from YouTube in case you missed it.

So, this song has become an instant hit in our household, thus giving Braelyn the idea that she wanted to be "THE Fox", as opposed to a regular fox.  Of course, no one had a fox costume small enough to fit a 6 year old girl, so after surfing Pinterest Tangie gave herself the task of creating Brae's outfit out of some fabric and glue.  A nice little project outside of work, the result turning out very well.  Very well indeed!

Metamorphosis!

Here was our week:

• Sabbath we attended church, the highlight being Braelyn pulling her second baby tooth out en route!  She had been playing and loosening it up over the past 3 weeks and it finally popped out in her hand.  We had lunch at Sweet Tomatoes and then headed home for family time in the kitchen, i.e. Mommy baking some delicious and healthy pumpkin cookies!  We enjoyed the gorgeous afternoon outside in the backyard, and then had the Johnson's over for dinner.  Actually, if they provided the food (Indian!) would it technically be that they had us over for dinner?  Originally it was planned to have supper at their home the Friday we got back from Denver, but then I got sick so that fell through.  But we were finally able to get an open date on the calendar to reschedule.  It was so great to see them and hang out for a couple of hours, even though we were constantly barraged with kids needing this and wanting that.  We hadn't seen them in a while, and even then its usually in a large group setting, so it was really nice to just chat and catch up with them.

Tooth #2!  She would find $2 the following morning.

The twins at Sabbath School, really engrossed in something.

Adalyn and Madelyn sharing a book.

Brae and Calleigh at their Sabbath School class.

Everyone eating their salads.

Orange lips.

Doing some coloring on the patio.

Enjoying the sunshine and stories read by Mommy.

Supper with the Johnsons!

Baby Elin and her cute cheeks.

• Sunday I had the day off...from the kids.  Tangie took them to FLEC's fall festival for the day, and then shopping afterwards.  I, meanwhile, stayed home to work on the lawn and yard; the beautiful weather allowed me to work non-stop for 7 hours without distraction.  Afterwards Bruce and his son Blake came over to watch the Denver/Washington game in the afternoon.  They were both rooting for Washington.  So we had a fun bet:  If the Broncos beat the Redskins then they would have to wear some Denver paraphernalia and have their picture posted on Facebook.  As Bears fans, that would be real hard to swallow.  Guess what?  Denver won!

Twins!

Mommy and her crew ready to roll.

Getting her face painted.

The girls showing their new body art.

He opted to paint a pumpkin instead of his face.

Madelyn with her sorority girls.

Bears fans wearing Broncos caps!  How apropos! 

Capping the day with story time.

• The rest of our week:

Gymnastics, learning to be a tower.

Or Supergirl...

Visiting the Winter Garden Farmers' Market.  Them some big 'uns!

Breakfast!  Bagels!  Bananas!

Wearing some new footgear.  Kohl called his new sandals his "Broncos shoes!"

Sharing a laugh while we wait to pick big sister up.

That's a lot of mail!  Sadly, over half was junk.

Evening trip to the neighborhood playground.

Braelyn really loving her new soccer shoes.

The twins learning to pass the ball.

Mommy getting her foxy ideas.

What a crafty lady!

Fireman Kohl and Princess Maddy of Ocoee.

Tangie adding the facial effect.

A quick stop to Publix.  They had treats at each department.

Trick or treat!  Dinner at the Mahavir's.

We've done this Halloween tradition for the past 3 years now.

Teaming up with 3 other families made for a good size group to walk around together.

So happy!

She looks so grown up with lipstick!

Other neighborhood friends, the Mahavir girls swung by to get some treats.

Showing off their stash.

Garden Update

Lettuces starting to fill up!

Eggplant ready to pick.

Randoms:

I love our backyard at night.  Looks like a cruise ship from afar.  

Another glorious sunset!

Games and knick knacks to give out in lieu of candy this year.

Quotes:

• En route to church, Braelyn pulls her tooth out!  Her immediate reaction and response:  "Oh my word, I just pulled my tooth out...yeah!  More money!!"

• For church Tangie fixed Madelyn's hair and put it into two pigtails.  She was very excited and came down the stairs, exclaiming, "Look at my hair!  I look just like Aubree!" [Grodack]

• I had just come back inside from gathering things left by the kids in the backyard, when Braelyn told me, "Daddy, the twins need water... and Madelyn is being a diva."

• Kohlden and Mommy were chatting:

          Kohl:  "You are very pretty."

          Mommy:  "Why, thank you."

          Kohl:  "And I am very handsome, thanks to myself!"  [pauses, thoughts
                     processing]  "I love pretty girls..."

Have a great weekend!