Happy Birthday Weston!

It's hard to believe that our baby is 1 already!

He's such a fun little guy, with LOTS of energy and smiles.
Weston's walking and talking (okay, he says mama, maema (grandma), dada, and peez (please - I want that!)...these do technically count as words!).

He is ALL boy as he is constantly climbing, wrestling with his brother and he LOVES to play with anything with wheels (tractors, cars, trains, purple barbie convertibles, etc...).

We have been so blessed by Weston this past year. He is truly a joy to have in our home and we look forward to seeing continue to learn and grow in the coming year.

O Christmas Tree....

We enjoyed our annual Thanksgiving weekend outing to the Tree Farm to pick out our Christmas tree. While there was no snow this year, there was plenty of MUD! The mud in combination with Weston's new found love of walking, NOT being carried, made for a "fun" time for all! Always an adventure, the truck broke down on the way to the farm, so we ended up taking the van...not as much fun for the kiddos (or dad), but we enjoyed our time just the same.

Family Picture

Well...we attempted to get a family picture this month. Thanks to our good friend Holly, along with her 3 kiddos, for their excellent job on getting everyone (almost everyone) to look at the camera and smile!

"I'm so sick"

It's been quite rainy and gloomy around here, which I'm convinced makes sick kids feel sicker. They've been cooped up, coughing, wheezing, sneezing and snotting....but I still think they're cute nonetheless....

Addie the cowgirl, Holden wearing triple pairs of underwear (just in case!) and Weston with beautiful blue eyes to help offset the green boogery nose!

Halloween Fun

The kids enjoyed halloween again this year. We "made the rounds" on Saturday night, and topped it off with a "halloween party" at Aunt Sherri & Uncle Bob's on Sunday (really a birthday party, but they wore their costumes so Addie decided it was a halloween party!)

Addie was a self-designed ballerina.

Holden was Thomas (what else, right?).

Weston was a froggie (that costume is still cute the 3rd time around!).

We enjoyed trick-or-treating at grandpa & grandma's, the mall, granny & great-grandpa's and Kendra & Kiara's house.

Addie did a great job not eating her candy, and at the end of the night she traded it all in for a new princess barbie!

Holden's 3rd Birthday

It's hard to believe it, but Holden is 3 years old already! He LOVES Thomas the Train (anything Thomas...trains, books, videos, hats, etc.). He also enjoys painting, playing outside, singing & dancing (twinkle toes).

He had several birthday celebrations this year, and he enjoyed them ALL!

Painting Pumpkins

Mama's choice...let's PAINT pumpkins this year!!!
The kids were more than happy with this option.
As you can see, everyone involved took this very seriously!
Weston wasn't too happy to be WATCHING! Maybe next year Buddy!

We may still carve our bigger pumpkins....we'll see ;)

Pumpkin Patch

We finally had some great weather & made it to the pumpkin patch.

We enjoyed a hayride, picking out our pumpkins, petting farm, pony rides, pumpkin train rides & more. Weston's favorite = BIG BOY on the pumpkin train, Holden's favorite = "pictures in the face-hole things" (see picture below!); Addie's favorite = pony ride.

Grandparents & Family Preschool Night

Addie had a special open house at her school last night. She got to invite her Grandparents & family to see her school, classroom and special art projects. She enjoyed introducing us to her teacher and some of her friends, as well as showing us around her school!

Teddy....

Holden wanted me to give a shout-out to his cousin Olivia in NC...
He got to see Teddy this week!

Whenever the topic of a puppy or pet comes up Holden says....
"I don't like puppies....I don't like kitties...I ONLY LIKE TEDDY!!!!"

Addie's first day of Preschool

Addie had her first day of preschool today. She was quite excited to explore the room and meet new friends. When asked how her day went, she said TERRIFIC! Then she informed me that she'd invited one of her new friends over to our house! We are so excited that she has this opportunity and anticipate God's working in her life this school year.