Halloween and Pumpkin Fun!

A week before halloween we actually found a Saturday nice enough to venture out. We loaded the kids and headed to the pumpkin patch. The kids took a ride in barrels pulled by a tractor, had duck races, ran through a maze, and milked a wood cow (that may explain my previous post!). Then they found the corn pit (I'm not sure what it's called). It's basically an area surrounded by hay bails and filled with dried kernels of corn. They played in it for half an hour, we bribed them out so we could go pick our pumpkins, and then they got in it again till we lured them out to go home. Who knew that dried corn would be so much fun.

The following Monday (Family Home Evening) we carved our pumpkins. Just like last year, FeFe cleaned out the pumpkins and NayNay carved. And the final result....

NayNay's is on the left and FeFe's on the right. If you know my kids well, then you'll understand how well they reflected themselves in the pumpkins! Crazy kids!!

For Halloween this year NayNay convinced us to let him be his beloved Bumblebee (the transformer, not to be mistaken for the insect).

FeFe quickly decided she wanted to be Tinkerbell but I was not impressed with any of the store costumes. Thanks to Aunt Pickle, we were able to make FeFe into a beautiful fairy with sparkles, a bun, a magic wand, and special shoes! She looked amazing.

Unfortunately for NayNay, FeFe's choice of costume led all those who do not know of transformers to think that he was A bumblebee, not THE Bumblebee (get it...Fairy and insect, makes sense). He was quick to correct everyone but also let them know that it was in fact a costume and he could not turn into a car or save them from danger. Needless to say, it was a wonderful Halloween!

Really?

I have a lot of updating to do between Halloween, Birthdays, and Thanksgiving but they will need to wait until my better half uploads the pictures. Until then, today (Thanksgiving day) NayNay walks out of the playroom holding a toy lion and says "Let's milk this cat." Where does he come up with this stuff?

Max Who?

Today I'm talking to FeFe about her upcoming B-day party. I say "Who should we invite?". She points to the first person she sees. So I start naming her friends. "Should we invite____?" insert name of friend, and she says "Yes!". Well, one of her friends is named Max so I say "Should we invite Max?" to which she replies "Max Hall?".

Lost a Tooth!

NayNay lost his first tooth. Due to his young age we thought maybe his tooth was loose because he hit it on something but upon closer inspection we realized that his new tooth was already coming in! He did get his first tooth when he was 4 months old so an early tooth isn't unheard of. He put the tooth under his pillow and went straight to bed.The next morning he got up and went about his day without mentioning his tooth. When I brought it up he said "The Tooth Fairy didn't come". "Well, let's go check anyway." I say. So off we go and to his surprise, he found this!! Lucky boy!

One more year until Kindergarten

NayNay on the first day of preschool 2008 and 2009. Can you guess which one is which? I feel like he's grown so much but then I look at these pics and I think he looks the same. Maybe I need to add more color to his wardrobe. I've been thinking a lot about how next year he goes to kindergarten. I get all excited and wonder what's up with these mom's that cry. But I almost guarantee that when the time comes I'll be the one on the corner crying as the bus drives away and wondering is he'll be okay.

Summer School!

This summer I needed something to keep me sane while the kids had oodles (is that a word?) of free time. Structure is the key for my kids. Keeps them calm. So every Tuesday and Thursday we would have school. We did circle time highlighting one letter a day, sang songs, danced, had crafts, and much more. The kids loved it and I loved the sense of accomplishment it gave me! Here are a few highlights from the summer!

D day was "Dad day!". The kids each chose a rock from the backyard, cleaned it, dried it, painted it, and added eyes! It made a great Father's Day gift and both rocks are now at the office!

E was for Elephants. The kids made these great elephant masks and ran around acting like elephants all day! So fun!!

F was one of the best, and easiest days. With a number of friends we toured a local fire station! The kids loved the whole thing! They got to climb in an ambulance,
ride in the trucks,
and hang out with the cool fire fighters! They had a great time!

H was Hat day. Silly kids!

I is for Igloos! NayNay and FeFe loved making their penguin houses!

J is for Jello. Crazy as it sounds they LOVED painting with the jello (and their art work looked amazing) but they would not eat it. I ended up giving the whole pan of jello jigglers to Aunt Pickle. Lucky gal!

M is for Me! We talked all about who they are and how they are so special. Then they colored an outline of themselves!

And last but not least, Z day we went to the zoo! NayNay couldn't wait for the sharks!
It was super scary!
They were so excited to be done with all the crazy! Yeah! One summer over, many more to prepare for! Good job NayNay and FeFe! You are amazing kids! I love you!

It's been how long?

Nine years!! Yep, that's right! Nine years ago today Curtice and I started the rest of our lives together and what a ride it has been. Thanks for all the fun but most of all for always being there for me! I love you!