Halloween

This Fall has been so beautiful and I think that makes Halloween even better. The kids had a great time this year. They loved going Trick or Treating with Daddy around the neighborhood. Parker was a GI Joe and Tandi was an Angel. I love checking on my kids after they go to sleep. Tandi was sleeping so peaceful and it looked like she was praying.

Parker had crazy hair day at school! I think he kind of looked like wolverine or Heath said the mayor from the "Grinch that stole Christmas."

This last weekend we had a shower for Jessica. We decided we better take a picture of us before Jessica has her baby. This is a pretty unique circumstance to have all three of us pregnant at the same time and due within a month of each other. These cousins will have a good time growing up together.

First Day Of School

Okay so as a long as I have been a Mother this is the one day I have been dreading since the day this boy was born. For one it means that he is growing up and also that he will no longer be in my watchful care all the time. I no longer know what he is doing through out the day. What he may be picking up from other kids. I have to say it is hard. The first day this kid was not scared one bit. He was ready! I just needed to let him go. I cried of course but was so happy to see that big smile when he came home after school. Even though he was put on the wrong bus because of my mistake with filling out forms. But he finally got let off at the right stop where I was waiting. He wasn't even scared and was excited to ride the bus again. I'm glad that's all worked out cause I almost had a heart attack when he didn't come off that bus.

Now Tandi got to start preschool. I'm doing a little joy school group with 5 other moms. I think this will be good for her. She was clingy the first day and even cried. But the second day she insisted on walking herself to the door. My little girl is growing up too!! 25 Weeks
This pregnancy is going pretty fast. I'm almost through my second trimester.

Forts and Sprinklers

Here are a few things my kids love to do! They have become obsessed with forts. They love to make forts. They find anything they can from around the house. It's fun to see what they come up with. Then they play in those things forever. It is worth the mess for sure. Now that the weather is cooling down they are sad that sprinkler time is over. I really enjoy watching them play together.

Fun Pics!

I was playing around with my camera and decided to take a few pictures of my cute kids. I really need to get their pictures taken professionally. But these are fun! I will miss the green grass in a few months.

Off To Preschool

Parker is growing up before my eyes. When I look at old pictures that's when it hits me. This year he is going to a preschool that is a few blocks away from our house. I really love that! When I went to drop him off on the first day, he was real nervous. He didn't know anyone. I walked him into the class and helped him sit at his desk. Then when it was time for the parents to go, he just stared at my like don't leave me. I kissed him and said "I will be back to get him." After preschool he was happy and wanted to go back again. I was so relieved. I am going to savor this last year before he goes to kindergarten. I really love this little guy!

Tandi was in the middle of eating her Peanut Butter Sandwich in this picture.

My kids

Tandi is at such a fun age! She is starting to know what she wants and nothing else matters. She want s to do everything by herself which can sometimes be hard for me. One thing in particular is getting into her car seat. She hates it when I pick her up to put her in. She will throw a fit until I get her back out and put her down so she can do it herself. She loves to color and draw. She loves to wear her tu tu every night over her PJ's. I love this picture! Parker is growing up before my eyes. He is now done with preschool and misses it. Mostly his friends. He has learned so much in this last year. It amazes me! He loves his little sister. They fight but then they make up fast. He will even play dollhouse with her. Their favorite thing to play together is camping. They will pack up all their toys and play food and play for hours in their rooms. It's real nice for me! I love this picture of Parker because the other day he came down stairs with a comb in one hand and a spray bottle in the other. He said "mom i just saw myself in the mirror and my hair is a mess." I had to laugh. It reminded me of a story Heath's mom told me of when he was little. She said that every morning before he did anything he had to have his hair combed. Father like Son!

Who's sleeping in that chair?

Tandi did not want to take a nap before church yesterday. She kept climbing out of bed and finally she shut her bedroom door. I just assumed she was playing with her toys. Well I went in to check on her and this is what I found. Goldilocks sleeping in her chair. What a sweetheart! I just love looking at my kids when their asleep. Parker and I happened to be wearing matching shirts, so of course I needed to take a picture.