All Hallows Eve

We had a fun Halloween this year. It was nice that the weather was warm and we didn't freeze while trick or treating like a lot of other years.

We found a really cute monkey costume for Alton which totally fit since we call him monkey. I was worried how he would feel about wearing it but he actually liked it.

Teya was a butterfly, Eadie was a pegasus and Orin was Yoda. They all looked so cute in their costumes. Orin's was especially a hit. Everyone thought he looked so cute, especially the girls at Justin's work.

Happy Halloween!

Now that's entertainment.

If Orin doesn't know what something is called he will make up a name for it. For example, he calls railroad crossings "dun dun's". Another thing I love that he says is "I amn't". Which means "I'm not", or "I am not". Since you say "I am" wouldn't you say "I amn't" to describe the opposite?

My kids are like my own personal amusement, they keep me so entertained.

Happy Birthday to my little four year old!

I love you:

For loving your little brother so much.

For looking so cute without hair.

For looking so cute with hair.

For your love of cars and trucks.

For being my first little boy.

For your ability to enjoy sleeping and being so easy to put to bed.

For falling asleep anywhere.

For playing dress up with Eadie and liking it.

For always making this face. I find myself making it sometimes without noticing.

For your love of your blankie.

For being my little buddy. For enjoying running errands and shopping with me.

For loving the heater vent as much as I do.

For being a little monster.

For being the senator I love so much.

Happy Birthday Ory, I love you!

Happy Birthday to my first born!

I love you:

For the beautiful young lady you're becoming.

For the happy times we have together.

For your fun personality.

For teaching me so much about being a parent.

For being so helpful with the other kids.

For sharing a room with Eadie and not killing her.

For your love of animals.

For not caring what others think.

For not being afraid to get dirty.

For being so talented.

For being such a great big sister.

For the wonderful eleven year old you are!

Happy Birthday Tey!

Feel my pain

Yesterday at dinner Eadie was telling us the story of how she hurt her knee in P.E.. Orin wanted to see it, so she lifted up her pant leg and told him to put his hand on her knee. She said "Can you feel my pain?" Justin and I burst out laughing. Eadie looked embarrassed afterward but it was so cute & funny.

Happy Birthday Just!

I love you:


For always acting like such a nut.

For the wonderful, caring father you are.

For being the best husband and my best friend.

For the goofy faces you make.

For being so much fun to hang out with!

For always making this face when I want to take a picture of you.

For always being willing to teach the kids something new and help them with things I don't understand.

For just being you!

I hope you have a great birthday, I love you!

Mom look at my bum!

Another one lost.

Eadie lost another tooth on Sunday (don't ask the story behind it). After the tooth was out Justin said "Your mouth is starting to look like a game of tetris. Do you know what tetris is?" Her reply was "I'm thinking it's where you take something and throw it at the teeth." We had a good laugh.

Daisy cake

I forgot to post a picture of the cute cake Justin made for my birthday. Isn't it cute! I have the best husband in the world.

Mr. Curly still lives.

After I cut Alton's hair Teya said "His hair isn't curly anymore". I explained that just because the curls were cut off it doesn't change the fact that he has naturally curly hair. I took these pictures after he got out of the bath and it's plain to see that the curls are still very much there.

Baby bath

Alton took a bath by himself and he thought it was the best thing in the world. He kept stretching out and laying down, which he never does. He's used to having Eadie and Orin in the tub with him, so he had all the room in the world compared to what he usually has. He played and played and had a great time.

Good bye sweet baby curls

Alton's hair was completely out of control and we decided it was time for his first hair cut. It ended up shorter than I had planned but I think it's really cute. And he actually looks like a little boy now!