Someone told me today is Wednesday but I don't believe them

I feel like it's only been two days since Halloween. Apparently, I'm wrong. I have enough to share that I really should write three posts but you'll just get a big 'ol long one instead.

Halloween was terrific. Madeline was a 1950's girl, complete with a super cute handmade poodle skirt, thanks to Janna.
I wanted to never take it off of her. Isn't she cute?!

Friday started by going to a Halloween party thrown by my BFF from eighth grade, Jaime. We were tight and had the most creative nicknames for our crushes. I won't reveal hers but it may or may not have been a name of a soap. I'm stop talking now...

Anyways, she invited us to a party at her in-laws barn. Naturally, I was expecting it to be a barn and almost didn't dress Madeline in her felt poodle skirt in case it got ruined in dirt, mud and hay.

Instead, we showed up to the most amazing party pavilion. Half of the building was a true barn, complete with an antique car, tractors and hay bales.

The other half was this:

Yeah, I'm glad I put Madeline in her costume.. There were over 80 people there! I just wish Madeline was older so she could remember it. It was amazing. z

We went with another friend Jenn and her son Blake. Needless to say, he is adorable. Especially in that chef's hat.

And then it was Halloween night. We visited several family members before ending at my parents' house to meet up with my brother's family which includes the cutest nephew ever.

Don't you think this picture pretty much sums up Halloween in the eyes of children?

Madeline was slightly envious of Brennan's sugar mountain. But don't worry, she had one of her own.

It feels counter-productive to breastfeed for nine months, steam and puree all of your child's food because you don't want them to eat jarred baby food and then watch them devour gobs of black icing. Maybe I'm being sensitive.

Yeah, they love each other and that makes me happy.

Then came Saturday night which means my family's annual Halloween party. The theme was Election '08. To sum it up, we really really really love Halloween. If you need proof, check out the pictures on my sister Jenny's blog.

My favorite costumes were George Washington rolling in his grave over this election and Cindy McCain the day after the election who went around in a crazy blonde wig saying, "Good morning! Good evening! What state are we in? When can I go home? Can I have a drink?"

I love my family.

OK, I was going to post the answers to Friday puzzle and talk about working the polls yesterday (the main reason why I've been MIA and boy do I have stories!) but I'm afraid you'll just have to wait. A friend is picking Madeline and me up in 15 minutes and I'm still in my PJ's.

You all should feel loved.