No Tricks...Just Treats Please

Tyler was a knight and Benjamin was a cowboy

Grady was a penguin

Aren't they all cute?!

The boys and I had fun making silly food

Now I am tired and ready for bed...

Pumpkin Brains...

We had a great time carving pumpkins with the boys. Ben and I were shocked that Grady was the only one wanting to dig in there and get messy. The other boys were afraid of getting pumpkin goo on them. I remember being so excited to clean my pumpkin. Maybe they didn't want to because in the beginning of it I told Benjamin we were going to clean out the pumpkin brains....note to self....not a great thing to have said

Bragging Rights...

Okay so just like any other mommy...I happen to think my kids are kinda cute....

Grady- Currently 18 months and has very "healthy" thighs. Is peeing and poop'n (yes! It is crazy!) in the potty, and starting to say 3 word sentences. He is his mommy's number one fan!

Benjamin- What a wonderfully fun character to have in the house. He has become extremely curious here lately and is asking lot of questions about everything. He loves to go outside and be pulled in the wagon. He has the loudest laugh in the whole world and I love it!

Tyler- He is still teaching me everyday what life is all about. His quotes, actions, and love surpass anything I can comprehend. He is currently counting down until Christmas break and working on his Bear requirements for cub scouts.

Round and Round...

Tyler showed off some mean square danc'n skills at school today. Then the music teacher suggested the parents go out and join in....

Notice the look of determination on his face...watch out dancing with the stars!

He is telling Ben...."Dad you have to be the girl because I might get made fun of"

Tyler is such an amazing lil' guy. I know I say that all the time, but it is only because I am constantly thinking it!

30 is really the new 29 and a half....

Happy Birthday Stephanie!! (p.s. don't kill me for putting up the old pic!)

Isn't she lovely? This year marked a very special day for my sister...this birthday became her "and holding" year! I enjoyed a fun dinner with her tonight!

My niece Julia....

Stephanie and I are 2 years and 10 months apart. It seems crazy our 30's are approaching! It seems just like yesterday I was begging her to take me with her and her friend's for ride in her car, or to ask her to let me hang out in her room, or to let me play in her makeup, or even just when I was afraid of the dark and would ask her if I could sleep in her room. I still think she is way cooler than me and will probably always look up to her! Despite our occasional sibling rivalry I am so blessed to have her as my sister!!!

The Art of Eating...

Grady loves to eat! But here lately he will not let me feed him! He insists, (aka throws a fit) when I try to spoon food into his mouth, that I let him do it himself This is him this morning enjoying his own oatmeal. I guess now all of the boys are self serve. I just wished they were self cleaning too.

Having his cake and eating it too...

My grandpa had his,well who needs to know number, had his birthday this past week. Both my grandma and grandpa are so very special to me. It is always fun to celebrate their birthdays. This year we, along with his employees, celebrated at the shop with party hats and a terrible attempt at "Happy Birthday To You." The cake suited him perfectly, and was yummy too! This i s like the 7th or 8th year we have surprised him with a cake. I am beginning to think it really isn't a surprise anymore.....but it is still fun to help his day feel a little more special!