Jammy Time

Who doesn't love some Jammy Time?

She melts my heart

Trick or Treat

Sometimes Luke surprises me. When I bought his Halloween costume, I NEVER thought he would actually wear it. I certainly never thought he would wear it around the house, watching cartoons, or out in public. Surprise! I also never thought my more-often-than-not shy boy would go up to a stranger and say "Trick or Treat" (although sometimes he said "More please") get a treat and then say "Thank you". Surprise!

He's had so much fun gathering all his treats and seeing all the costumes this year. And don't get him started on the hayrides! It leads to a five minute conversation that consists of "I DID! I DID RIDE A TRACTOR! I DID!" over and over and over again.

And as usual, Claire could really care less.

Just a dragon watching Chuggington. The usual at our house.

Trunk or Treating at a local church. We had already been trick or treating and it was 82 degrees out so we did this sans dragon costume.
EMS was there so the kids could play in the ambulance. I love that Snow White and Jasmine are taking care of Sleeping Beauty.
What I love more, is that Sleep Beauty is still sporting her heels!
The highlight was the real Fire Truck. Someone was in heaven.
He's a good driver.
Aside from all the candy he scored, he got a freeze pop that proved to be his favorite!
Claire got all dressed up as well.
Could she be any sweeter?
Getting a little tired of all the festivities.
She loves to sing pretty songs. Ok, they may not be pretty, but they're LOUD.
And she's spent.
Oh the joy of a hayride!
We even had some Halloween fun at the Zoo!

Costume #2 for Claire-Hula Girl. She looked scrumptious.
This was the Halloween party for the Mom's Group we are in. Again, over 80 degrees so Luke was sans Dragon.

They had all sorts of crafts for the kiddos--and Alex.Happy Halloween!

C is for Captivated

Luke is completely captivated by Sesame Street.
It is the most productive hour of my day :)

Infinity!

This pretty much sums up my life lately. I'm not sure who turned 2 years old last week, Luke or me? Sometimes I feel like it's me. This parenting stuff is tough and not for the weak. I'm learning that it's hard to be the grown up sometimes when you are surrounded by whining. It's hard not to stoop to his level when every response to a statement or questions is a long exasperated "noooooooooo". There are many times when I would like to throw myself on the floor and say "all done"! No one gives me a treat when I use the big potty. No one excuses my grumpiness because I'm tired. There are many times I would like to put myself in time out or get sent to my room for some quiet time. But I don't. Or at least, I haven't yet.

I'm still the grown up, because I said so!

Tolerance at first bite.

Somebody's ready for food! She's even sporting her new bib.Open wide....

...mmmm, gross.

She was more interested in playing with the bowl than eating.

Tasty, Tasty Joy.

She didn't LOVE it, but she tolerated it. I have no doubt in a few days she'll be chowing down!

Fall Festival

After Luke's party, we headed down to a local small town Fall Festival. Fireworks and Funnel Cakes? Count me in!!
Not yet sweetness.
Until then, he gets to watch the big kids ride.
But we found some rides for Luke. He was not so sure about it.
Good thing Delainey was there for support.

And Reece was an excellent driver!

He's starting to enjoy it!

The more adventurous Delainey and Alex opted for the bigger rides. In retrospect, this was not a good starting point for Alex.

Luke and Reece decided on the tamer construction truck ride.

Fun times.

Then the big kids rode some more rides. No one looks real sure about the Tilt-a-Whirl!

And Luke rode the Construction Truck again :)

Claire enjoyed people watching with Grandpa.

Then Daddy got to ride the trucks!

And then he got to ride the Spider...and then he realized he's not as young as he used to be.
In the words of Luke, "ALL DONE!!!"

Luke and Reece on the helicopter!

The evening ended with hotdogs, funnel cakes, and fireworks!

What a great ending to a wonderful birthday!