Woody and Buzz

Daddy was standing on the wrong side of the trailer for this picture!

Best Friends

Thank you for standing still!

Cutest Woody ever!

I believe my boys had the cutest costumes ever this Halloween!! They were Buzz Lightyear and Woody from Michael's favorite movie Toy Story. Aren't they adorable?

We took Michael trick or treating for the first time tonight. We got together with some of our friends and their kiddos in a HUGE neighborhood. Some of our friends hooked up a trailer to their minivan and we loaded everyone up and set out for some trick -or - treating fun. Michael was scared at first but eventually got into the spirit of things and had a great time.

Now all that candy will be used as "potty" bribes!

Zoo Fun

Not happy about posing for a picture with mom.
First ride on a merry-go-round.

Howler monkeys, who weren't howling.

The boys and I traveled to Columbia today to visit Laura and her girls. We took the kiddos to the zoo and Michael loved it! It was his first time ever to the zoo and I started talking to him about it last night. We saw lions, tigers, and bears. Oh My!

Michael was adorable. I'd say "Do you see the lions?" and he'd look around rather indifferent and ready to walk away and then he'd spot them and get so excited and tell everyone he saw about the animals. He'd notice the animals just a bit later than everyone else.

Today was also his first time on a carosel. He was too scared to sit on one of the animals but he did agree to sit on my lap on one of the bench seats. Once the ride started he realized how much fun it was and loved it!

I was proud of him because he walked the whole time and never wandered off. Delainey was out of the stroller also and I think he wanted to be a big kid. Michael still did not want to pose for any pictures. Why won't my child sit still for a picture?!

Pumpkin Carving Time!

Fall is here!! Michael has gotten into the Halloween spirit and is especially excited about all the pumpkins everywhere. He also likes the skeletons because he thinks they're pirates, another of his favorite things. Tonight we were invited to a Pumpkin Carving Party at Kacey and Clete's house. Michael had a great time! He enjoyed watching Daddy carving the pumpkin for all of 2 minutes. Mike was jealous because one of the other dads brought a dremel tool and had his pumpkin carved in like 2 minutes. Mike forged ahead and carved a pretty good jack-o-lantern. Unfortunately, my camera battery died before I could get a shot of the other jack-o-lanterns, they were all super cute!

Mags the Photographer

My friend Margaret took some wonderful pictures of my boys on Monday. I kept complaining to her that I can never get a good picture of Michael and her kids always look gorgeous in her pictures. She picked a beautiful spot right on the water. Michael was not at all happy about having his picture taken, but he eventually warmed up and she got some great shots. Thanks Margaret!

After looking at the picture of me and Sam, I can't believe I really have that many freckles. Crazy!

4 Months Old!

Sam turned 4 months old on Thursday. I can't believe it!! He loves to talk and smile at everyone. On Wednesday he actually said "da-da". I know it was a fluke, but it was still great to hear. We're still waiting on him to roll over, but he'll get it eventually. Sam even slept through the night unswaddled for the first time on Friday. We may be able to retire Miracle Blanket now. What a big boy!

First Day Back

Today was my first day back at work after having Sam. It was great to see the kids and my teacher friends again. I was greeted with tons of hugs this morning. What a great way to start the day! Getting out the door this morning ran smoothly, everyone was out of the house by 7:30. I hope everyday goes as well, but with two little ones I'm sure we'll have our fair share of difficult mornings. Sam has adjusted well to daycare and I know he gets lots of love during the day. Michael was excited to show Daddy Sam's classroom and help out with getting Sam situated in "school". I'm glad to be back, but I'm already looking forward to our week off of school at the end of the month!!

BTW - Do you love my new blog look? Thanks Jennisa!!!