Halloween

This was Jake's first year trick or treating. He had so much fun. He just couldn't believe people were handing out candy! He looked so cute all bundled up in his winter gear with his costume on top. People couldn't stop commenting on his cheeks! We unbundled later for the church carnival and he was able to wear his costume over regular clothes, which he preferred.

Jordan was an adorable ballerina and she just loved to shake her booty and dance in circles. She had to stay home for the trick-or-treating but she handed out candy with Grandma and she loved seeing the kids in their costumes.


Joshy was a sweet little lion. RARR! He tried sleeping through Halloween but he kept waking up every time someone rang the doorbell. He had a rough night!

Joshy is one month old!

Today Joshy turned one month old and we celebrated by having a fun photo session. Isn't he a ham? Check out more pictures in the photo album on the left. It's the button with the camera on it.

It's Winter

Winter has offically arrived. Despite my silent chagrin, I chose to embrace it with an outing to the front yard. It's not easy dressing these two in all there gear, undressing them for potty breaks, redressing them and having them want to come back in 2 minutes later, hence, more undressing. All this with baby crying in the house. And it wasn't even good snowball snow. And Jordan can barely walk in her hand-me-down snow boots. Hmm, this post makes it seem like I'm not ready for winter!

Happy Birthday to ME!

I recently celebrated my 29th birthday. I can't believe how fast time flies. I can't believe I've been married for over 7 years and have 3 kids! The nice thing is, back in high school when we had to write an essay on where we wanted to be in 10 years, this is exactly what I wrote. How blessed am I?

Today Darrin had a half day at school. We spent the afternoon playing "fort" in the playroom. Aren't they cute?

A couple of pictures of my boys

Cowboy Darrin

I just thought I'd post a silly picture of Darrin on his way to work at the "Western Jamboree" at church. I caught him with his mouth full. Jaycob kept asking, "Dad, are you a cowboy?"

Awana Cubbies

Today Jaycob earned his very first Cubbies badge. He earned it by having his bible verse memorized every week. He is so proud of his badge and can't wait for mom to put it on his vest. Here he is showing me where it goes...

Moose!

This morning we had some fun visitors. Jaycob spent a fair amount of time "mooing" at them through the window. I had to slither past them in order to take my trash out to the curb. Fortunately, the garbage man was equally enthralled by the moose and he waited while I slowly snuck past them and into my carport. They trotted off when I started dragging the cans down the driveway.

A week with Grandma

My mom went home to Seattle today after a week of helping me chase after my children. It's amazing how an extra set of hands can make all the difference. Whether she was hauling one or another of them to and from the car, or catching Jordan unrolling an entire roll of toilet paper, or just holding the baby so I could have a shower, she was exactly what I needed! As we were getting ready to head to the airport, both Jordan and Josh decided to have simulaneous meltdowns. I looked at mom with tears in my eyes and exclaimed, "PLEASE DON'T LEAVE ME!!!" I was only joking a little.... Fortunately, Darrin managed to come home early from a basketball event and he became my extra set of hands as we wrangled them all into bed!

Baby Joshua is 6 days old today. We went to the doctor for a check up and he weighs 7lbs 3oz which is less than his birth weight, but more than he weighed when we left the hospital. He is also our first baby to avoid getting jaundice. Woo hoo! Both Jake and Jordan had to get shots today. Jake was such a big boy. He watched the whole procedure and didn't even cry. He flinched a little when the nurse poked him but then he laughed when it was all over and she gave him a fun bandaid. Jordan had to have 3 shots and she screamed. Then she ripped all her bandaids off.