Happy Halloween

Every year I say I'm going to start sewing our Halloween costumes early. One of these years I'm going to do it, unfortunately it wasn't this year. We did get them finished though and enjoyed our evening. Although our costumes didn't take a prize (as a member of the bishopric, Ken was a judge) our trunk won 3rd place. Really who can compete with the Scooby gang pulling up i a decked out Mystery Machine? Abraham was determined that he was going to be a knight for Halloween and was satisfied with an Arabian (k)Night (we had the song Arabian Nights from Aladdin blaring at our trunk). He had a sword and people were giving him candy, what more does a 3 year old want? Shout out thanks to Marjorie, Lindsey, and Tami for their help with sewing advice and watching my kids so we could pull it all off! I hope your Halloween was as wonderfully spooky as ours!!

Yes, Ken even made a sword for Tyler.

Abraham has recently been introduced to Scooby Doo and LOVES it! He was totally excited to see the "gang" there and asked me to take his picture with them. The next day "Scooby" was called to be his new nursery leader. He was THRILLED.

Muno! He's Tall and Friendly...

Several months ago I found an adult sized hoodie online that was made to look like the character Muno, from Yo Gabba Gabba. It was only a mere $150. I wanted sweaters for my kids that looked like that and I happen to have a super creative and talented mother. They came in the mail today!

I couldn't be happier!! Thanks Mom!

Welcome Fall!!

The weather has finally began to cool down here in North Carolina! Although we still get into upper 70's and sometimes 80's in the afternoon, we wake up to the 50's. As a result we had to break out our fall clothes. It was literally like Christmas morning. Abraham was so happy to have new clothes, especially new tennis shoes. Here are the cute boys in some of their new warmer clothing.
When did they get SO big?? Note Tyler's one shoe in the picture below. 90% of the time he only has on one shoe. We don't know how it happens and it rotates between feet. We are so lucky we haven't lost one of his shoes yet! We've also had a great reduction in the number of mosquitos hanging out in the backyard, so we've spent a lot more time playing with our outside toys. Other than a few fights over the Cozy Coupe, it has been a really fun and relaxing way to spend our afternoons. Can you guess who usually wins the Cozy Coupe Car fight?
And finally, fuzzy pajamas. There aren't many things sweeter than cute boys in footie jams!


(yes, I realize Tyler's don't actually have feet, but it is the same idea)

Now we've just got to make it to a pumpkin patch and the State Fair and Fall will be fully here!

It's hard to find good help ...

Alternative Title: Why it takes FOREVER for me to get anythig done!!

Spaghetti Night

At some point in a young toddler's life, I think it is mandatory to take a messy spaghetti picture. So, for your viewing pleasure, here are some of our sweet boys.

Tyler

Abraham

Cousin Dallin

Pillow Fights!!!

We have a new favorite past time at our house. When I say "we", I mean Ken, Abe, and Tyler. They LOVE to pillow fight. Abraham asks me all the time throughout the day to have a pillow fight with him, but I tell him to wait for Daddy to get home, I'm happy for it to be their special thing. They all have a wonderful time playing together.

These are the Moments ...

Sometimes it is easy to become frustrated as a mother. It is easy to get lost in the laundry, dishes, diapers, and whining. Today, I had a project that I really wanted to complete during nap time. I put the kids down and was 15 minutes into my cleaning when Tyler woke up. My first instinct, honestly, was irritation. Doesn't my 15 month old know how much I need his nap time? I went and got him out of bed, gave him a drink, and sat in the rocking chair with him. He immediately cuddled up to me and within minutes we were both asleep.
Ken found us this way and took our picture. When I woke up, my irritation was gone. My cleaning project sat, hardly even started, but let's face it, my little boy is growing up and it won't be long until I can't cuddle up and take a nap with him. These are the moments that make me remember why I wanted to be a mother. Why I've sacrificed to be a mother. Why there is nothing else I'd rather be doing.