Monday, October 29, 2007

Captain Jack Sparrow and Sleeping Beauty

Kate and Jack got in a little pre-Halloween fun at the ward trunk-or-treat. Kate had a ton of fun with the carnival games, then cleaned up on candy. Jack was a good sport and kept his hat and hair on all night! How cute are they!

The Aftermath


The Aftermath
Originally uploaded by brianjwatkins
No, we didn't murder anyone in our shower - this is the aftermath of the Carrie costume preparation. Blood was everywhere! Little splatter drops in random places outside the shower - it was crazy! Good thing everything washed off - except my hair!

Happy Halloween!


Bret Michaels and Carrie
Originally uploaded by brianjwatkins
Didn't know that Bret Michaels and Carrie knew each other? Well they do - they actually live together! Bret decided to ask Carrie if she would stay in his house and continue to rock his world. Carrie accepted.

How awesome are these costumes! Please notice the details of Brian's guy-liner and lip gloss, as well as my corsage and bloody tiara. Unfortunately for me, the blood didn't wash off too well. It stained my skin a little and leaked through my wig and skull cap to tint my hair pink. It was totally worth it, though.

Thursday, October 25, 2007

Bitter Milk Face


Bitter Milk Face
Originally uploaded by brianjwatkins
Jack kept smacking his gums at the pumpkin patch. Check out this sweet face with Uncle Rick -- Bitter Milk Face!

Posin' for the Paparazzi


Sassy!
Originally uploaded by brianjwatkins
With the paparazzi surrounding the pumpkin patch, Kate decided to pose for them before entering the jumping pumpkin. Where would she learn to do that? Hmmm, baffling behavior.

What Happens at Disneyland -- Part Deux


Yah Yai!
Originally uploaded by brianjwatkins
After having so much fun with Melissa at Disneyland, there's no way I was leaving the digital camera at home for my Disneyland adventure with Tiina. As you can see, we had SO MUCH FUN!! Tiina's beauty always baffled me -- how could I not have even a little of those genes -- but I now have proof that we are related -- check our our twin neck muscles and neck wrinkles in these pictures! These lovely photos were not only taken on Big Thunder Mountain, but we do have a few from the Matterhorn -- super sweet! I highly recommend the digital camera thing on the rides. We laughed so hard that we had smoker coughs by the end of the day. Sexy! Click on the picture to see the set for yourself.

Sunday, October 14, 2007

Watkins Family at Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch


Watkins family
Originally uploaded by brianjwatkins
The Watkins Family visits Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch in Beverly Hills. The paparazzi was waiting outside to take our pictures, but we got away with the help of our bodyguards.

Tuesday, October 2, 2007

What's Up Homies?!

The Higginbotham clan has a new addition! The latest little dude (#5 if you're counting) arrived on Monday, October 1st. Michael Thomas Higginbotham weighed 8 lbs, 6 oz and both he and Shelly are good. Kate was disappointed that Tarzan was not selected as the official name, but she will try and work that in as a nickname. Brian and I generously gave Tom and Shelly our blessing to use the name Bobert Von, but as you can see, they decided to let us keep that special jewel of a name. We are so excited for Michael to be here and can't wait to meet him!

Monday, October 1, 2007

What Happens At Disneyland...

...Stays at Disneyland. Yeah, right! Melissa and I ventured to the land of Disney for a girls fun day and as you can see, we made the most of what the park has to offer. Sure, we did the rides -- Indiana Jones, Space Mountain, Matterhorn -- but we also did the stores. Nothing completes a day at Disneyland like a trip into the Frontierland Pioneer Mercantile to try on hats.
So after the hats, we ate lunch, ate after-lunch snacks and paid our respects to the dead at Dia de los Muertos in Frontierland. Despite the amazing day we had, we had no idea what the last 3 rides of the evening had in store for us. Again, I take you back to Frontierland and my personal favorite, Big Thunder Mountain. Never before have I been on this ride with a digital camera and I don't know how I have documented trips to Disneyland without one. Melissa told me that she liked a little danger...well she got a lot more danger than she expected.

Check out the sweet action pics from Big Thunder. I just kept taking pictures, regardless of my safety. I knew that you, the dedicated reader, would appreciate the risk involved in getting these priceless gems.