It's The Great Pumpkin

Tonight the Great Pumpkin will rise out of the pumpkin patch.

He flies through the air and brings toys to all the children of the world.

You don't believe the story of the great pumpkin?


I thought little girls always believed everything that was told to them.


I thought little girls were innocent and trusting.


Each year the Great Pumpkin rises out of the pumpkin patch that he thinks is the most sincere.


He's gotta' pick this one. He's got to.


I don't see how a pumpkin patch can be more sincere than this one.


You can look around and there's not a sign of hypocrisy.


Nothing but sincerity as far as the eye can see.


There are three things I have learned never to discuss with people: religion, politics and the Great Pumpkin.


You've heard of the fury of a woman scorned, haven't you?

Well, that's nothing compared to the fury of a woman who has been cheated out of trick-or-treats.


I don't understand. I went trick-or-treating and all I got was a bag full of rocks. I suppose you spent all night in the pumpkin patch.


And the great pumpkin never showed?


Nope.

Well, don't take it too hard, Linus. I've done a lot of stupid things in my life too.


STUPID? What do you mean "stupid"? Just wait 'til next year, Charlie Brown. You'll see! Next year at this same time, I'll find the pumpkin patch that is real sincere and I'll sit in that pumpkin patch until the Great Pumpkin appears. He'll rise out of that pumpkin patch and he'll fly through the air with his bag of toys. The Great Pumpkin will appear and I'll be waiting for him! I'll be there! I'll be sitting there in that pumpkin patch and I'll see the Great Pumpkin. Just wait and see, Charlie Brown. I'll see the Great Pumpkin. I'll SEE the Great Pumpkin! Just you wait, Charlie Brown. The Great Pumpkin will appear and I'll be waiting for him...
(all quotes courtesy of It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown)

A Bite Out of the Big Apple

More New York!! By day three we were feeling a little tired after our adventures so far, but being that it was our last day we were determined to make the most of it! We set off with our comfiest shoes (blisters are a bitch) and fresh faces (as in not a lot of makeup) and yes I just used the itch with a b word but really blisters in all the wrong places can totally ruin your day...

We knew we couldn't leave the Big Apple without seeing a few of the hot tourist spots. Our first stop was a walk through The Plaza Hotel...

It is so beautiful, in a fancy overly "done" way. I think in my next life I'll be a rich New York Socialite who has a warm croissant and coffee right here...

We strolled on and through Bergdorf Goodman, where I couldn't even afford a drink from the water fountain...

and then on to the iconic FAO Schwartz, I just had to pop in and find something to take home for my girls...

We got a little carried away looking at everything and at some point Lyndsay noticed there were a lot more adults than kids shopping around. Something about toys just makes you smile. I was totally smitten with these dollhouses (I could definitely get into creating my "dream home")...

Of course we couldn't leave without seeing the famous "BIG" piano...

At some point while we were standing there a teenage girl walked up and said, "Is this piano in some old movie or something?" And at that moment I felt old...really old. Lyndsay played a little ditty to cheer me up...

And apparently worked up an appetite (toy soldier is solid jelly beans)...

Central Park was our next stop...

What an awesome thing to have something so beautiful right in the middle of a crazy city...

Kim and Lyndsay went with a classic back to back pose...

And here's Kim and I in our matching puffer vests...

(I know you had yours first, what can I say you are my style icon)...

Our last stop before we headed home was a quick walk through Times Square...

Kim and Lyndsay found something to be amazed by...

Which isn't hard when there is something flashing at you everywhere you look...

Of course there was a lot of New York that we didn't see, but maybe next time...

there will definitely be a next time!

Monday Carter Edition #70~DCC

We interrupt all the New York updates for a little Monday Carter and her new favorite activity...trying out for the DCC (Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders for those who aren't familiar). I've been letting her watch the show on CMT with me because we're kinda' excited about the fact that one of the beautiful girls is now engaged to one of our lifelong friends. She now loves to pretend she's trying out and it leaves me smiling every time. But you don't have to take my word for it, see for yourself...

Happy Monday!

Carol and Randy and Martha, OH MY!

Day two of New York I tagged along for all things "bridesmaid". Looking at dresses and even attending a Jenny Yoo fashion show with Kim and Lyndsay...

That night we freshened up and headed out...

We had been lucky enough to score invites to the Martha Stewart Wedding Party and were pretty excited!

To help pass the time on the way to the party we had a little photo shoot in our Taxi (What?? Like you've never taken photos of yourself just for fun!?) Our best shots...Lyndsay...

Me...

Kim...

HA HA Just kidding!! Here she is...

So glad my sister turned out to be a Rock Star or at least own a bridesmaid boutique so that we could attend this fabulous party!

We weren't exactly sure what to expect, but we knew meeting Martha was #1 on our list of things we hoped might happen. Lucky for us one of the first stops we made was a tour of the Martha Stewart offices. And just WHOM do you think was walking down the hall as we rounded the corner?? Well, Martha herself of course!!

She is really beautiful in person and I said something super profound as she passed me like, "Hi Martha!" When we got over our star struck status we moved on with the tour. Maybe my favorite part of the night because how cool to see where all the magic and creativity takes place...

We were able to see the kitchen where they decorate and design wedding cakes...

Editor Darcy's office...

and all the rooms stuffed with props for their shoots...

there was an abundance of everything...

unique little collections...

and DISHES! Lot's and lot's of dishes!!

I loved every second of it and wished about a thousand times that my mom could be there, she would have loved it!!

After the tour we headed into the party. Let me just say it was everything you might hope a Martha Stewart party would be. It was all done to the nines (these photos from the Martha Stewart Wedding Blog give you a bit of and idea)...

It was beautiful and such a fun atmosphere. We grabbed a drink and made our way to the dance floor (still on a bit of a high from our Martha Stewart encounter) when whom should we see?? Well, see if you can spot him (dancing behind my sister)...

RANDY from Say YES to the Dress! Love that show. Photo op followed...

Let me just say, I was totally loving this party!

We took time to tour the room and check all of the cool booths (think gelato, manicures, pipe cleaner rings, fabulous fake eyelashes, etc.). At which point Kim ran into the adorable Carol Hannah (they are practically best friends)...

You might recognize her from Project Runway Season 6...

She now has a bridesmaid collection and is the cutest thing you have ever seen in person. Kim and Lyndsay spent the rest of the evening dancing the night away with Carol but I was pretty content to snap photos here and there of things I fell in love with, like these mini fudgesicles...

and the cool lighting and flower arrangements...

Before we left we hit the Smilebooth, the perfect end to a FABULOUS party...

But our night was far from over. We were hungry girls after all that star sighting and headed for a New York staple Carmines...

It was the perfect end to a night that was just what my Momma-cation ordered (think delicious Cosmopolitan and some goofy New York waiters with very thick accents telling us we were "such beautiful girls", not exactly what my day to day usually looks like)...

We had high hopes for day two and it didn't dissapoint! And our goal of meeting Martha, well...Mission Accomplished!