WEEK IN PICTURES: VIRGINIA CITY AMERICAN FLATS

Visiting Virginia City last week was my first time being in Virginia City. I can't tell you why I haven't been there since I've lived in Nevada for so long, but I'm glad that I went... finally. I never had a reason to go. I loved the city and it's charm. I didn't like the drive up there, but it was well worth the wait. I wish I had more time to explore the small town and enjoy it a little more, but that will have to wait for another time. I'm still blown away at the American Flats and how truly beautiful it is.

WEEK IN PICTURES: HALLOWEEN 2014

The Wells' favorite time of year is when all of the holidays coming rolling around, more importantly Halloween. Every year, we pass out candy at my Mom and Dad's house to all the little guys. My Dad decorates the outside of the house to either spook the kids ! This year was different since it was Haidyn's first Halloween. She had no idea what was going on necessarily, but she knew that Halloween was our holiday.

Halloween is also Nevada Day, so Haidyn had a day off of school and I had a well deserved day off of work. YAY! We rolled out out of bed around 7:30 - our late start and hung out with Waymon before he went off to work. Sassafras decided to come hang out with us too before we left for the night.

Haidyn was excited to go to her Grandparents' house as always. She got to hang out with Grandma as while we watched the parade in San Francisco Giants.  ( by the way GO GIANTS!!)  She also got to hang out with Grandpa while I carved the pumpkins. She had so much fun rolling around everywhere trying to explore their house.

 Haidyn also got to meet Bonnie for the first time. There weren't any pictures of them together because Bon's too cool for pictures.

We waited for Waymon to get off work to trick or treat. We decided this year that we were going to dress up as a family ( and we hope to do so every year). We went as Shirmp Nigiri & Kikoman Soy Sauce.  I made our costumes! I was excited about Haidyn's costume so much more than I should've been.

Haidyn didn't know what was going on during our trick or treating walk, but she did like hanging out with her Dad and Uncle Colbie. She loved all of the lights, music and decorations at everyone's house.

I can't wait for next year! 

SUNNY COCKTAILS-Zombie Scooby Snack

In the spirit of Halloween, Waymon whipped up a zombie version of the delicious scooby snack.
It looks too cool to drink... but I drank it anyways. :D


Ingredients;

1. 1 part Midori
2.  1 part Malibu
3. 1 1/2 parts Pineapple Juice
4. Corn Syrup and Red food coloring (for blood rim)
5. Whipped Cream

Directions: 

1. Place corn syrup and 1 drop of food coloring together on a plate. Stir and rim glass of choice. 
2. In a mixer add in all liquids and shake until combined. 
3. Pour into glass and top with whipped cream. 

Working Mom Esstentials:Makeup Edition

I've found the perfect makeup combination to wear to work everyday. I don't use all of the products listed everyday, but I do use a combination of a lot of the products everyday. I like a product with high color pay off, lasts all day and inexpensive.

01. Benetint - I love using this for a quick blush . It multipurpose for your lips and cheeks. This stain is easy to use and you get so much out of the bottle.
02. Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray- I use this daily to set all my make up. It will save your face even if you are in the hot sun all day. I love this because a lot of the time I have to still looked pulled together after work and this does the trick.
03. Rimmel Scandal Eyes- by far my absolute favorite mascara. It doesn't smudge and it makes my lashes long and full. It also comes in a 2 pack at Target for $9.00!!
04.Urban Decay Primer Potion- There are 4 different potions out there and I love all of them. They each of their own purpose and do such a fantastic job of keeping my eyeshadow in place all day, even if I go to the gym!
05. Urban Decay Naked Basics I- This palette is matte with exception to 1 color as a highlighter. I love this for work because everything is easily blendable and not flashy for everyday wear.
06. Elf Color Stick in Sangria & Lipstick in Posh- Absolute favorite color of the color sticks right now. It gives great color, lasts long and it isn't too flashy for the work place.
07. Elf Marble Blush - These marble blushes have great color payoff with using just a tiny bit. I also love how it give you a little bit of highlight in the blush.
08.Bare Minerals Waterproof Eyeliner- A friend let me borrow hers and I wouldn't let her have it back. It's a lovely espresso brown which isn't too heavy for the eyes at work.
09. Benefit High Beam- This highlighter is easy to use and great color payoff.

Week in Pictures : Toll House Pumpkin Patch

Our second attempt to get Haidyn a pumpkin this year was another bust! It's not as bad as it sounds , I promise. Last Sunday we went to the local pumpkin patch in Reno. We didn't know which one was better than the other, but we ended up on choosing this one because we were heading to that part of town.

Haidyn was thrilled to see all the kids running around at the different events. People watching is kind of her thing at the moment. She enjoyed checking everything out with Daddy from the pumpkins to the small amount of vendors that were there.

Haidyn also got to pose with her pumpkins ! Even though most of them were already ruined. She touched everything at the Pumpkin patch simply because she could. So very curious.

Haidyn got to see their small petting zoo of donkeys, horses, chickens and piglets.

All in all, I hope next year we have better luck with our pumpkin search.