PUMPKINS

Usually we get together with our friends and all carve pumpkins together, but this year Brayden got a fever so we had to cancel. By Friday night he still was a little hot, so we stayed home from the church party and carved pumpkins instead. My little pumpkin...I tried to get him to fit inside, but his little diaper bum just wouldn't fit!

Brooklyn told me what she wanted on her pumpkin- Triangle eyes, a circle nose and a sad face. I'm not sure how she was able to mimic her pumpkin so well, but it was pretty funny.

Billy just loves to pose for pictures! Actually, he was trying to look "mad" like his pumpkin!

Brayden also designed his pumpkin. It was a little tricky trying to cut out all the little things he drew, but it did end up looking pretty spooky!

Leaves!

"October gave a party;
The leaves by hundreds came-
The Chestnuts, Oaks, and Maples,
And leaves of every name.
The Sunshine spread a carpet,
And everything was grand,
Miss Weather led the dancing,
Professor Wind the band."
- George Cooper, October's Party

Women's Fitness Celebration 2009

Yes, I'm playing catch up.
What would September be without the Women's Fitness Celebration? It was so much fun as always. My mom even came up to walk it with me. I love having her around. It was fun seeing a lot of the other gals on our "team." Tess, my cute prego sister in law even walked it 8+ months along! With the move and unpacking and everything I decided not to run it. Last year, I was preggers so I walked too. Next year, no excuses-I'll be running it again. Who's with me?

Book Worm

Does this girl love her books or what?!!!

No wonder she is always so sleepy in the mornings.

Landon 10 months old!!!

Landon has to be one of the sweetest little things on this earth. He is a bundle of silliness, contentment, and joy. At ten months old, he is army crawling all over the place and finding stray cheerios under the table. He loves to eat- pretty much anything he can fit in his mouth. The other day he gnawed on the end of a raw zucchini. He loves to stand up holding onto furniture or someone. He always gets a big grin, like he thinks he is pretty hot stuff. He thinks his big brother and sister are hilarious, and always laughs at them the most. He also got his top 3 teeth in at the same time and developed a silly look- a great big scowl. Now the scowl is usually followed by a big smile, unless he is tired, and then it is a cry.

Brooklyn's Preschool

Three years old and as good as gold! Better late than never, right? Brookly was soooo excited to get to go to preschool. This year, we are doing a mommy co-op, which was perfect because she is still so young. Although Brayden would have struggled with going to a different house each week, Brooklyn is a more "go with the flow" kind of kid. She loves that some of her best friends are in it. They are a sweet group of kids. She let me get her all dolled up for her first day.

His First Day First Grade!

Brayden started school on Wednesday- yeah I know it is super early, but his school is on a year round track. He was so excited, especially since two of his best friends are in his class. His teacher is awesome and when I asked him how his first day was, he said "perfecto!!!" I can't believe how big my baby is! I'm excited for all this next school year will bring!

My handsome six year old!

One last hug!