First of all I have to apologize that most of these pictures are blurry. The kids enjoy playing with the camera and have dropped it one too many times and it's now cracked, so there you have it. With that said, here are a few pictures of the kids getting ready to go to the church for the Trunk-or-Treat. Brad was out of town this year so I was doing Halloween by myself. But we got a really nice treat of Brad coming home at 9:30 5 days earlier than he was supposed to be home. That was my Halloween treat.
These two boys are really good friends and I just think this picture is so cute.
I asked Mitchell a few days before Halloween if he was going to dress up and he said " No, it's too scary" So we threw the Linus t-shirt on him and called it good.
Isaac was a stormtrooper. He had a mask, but I didn't even give it to him because we were going to the Church and I didn't want to fight him to take it off all night. The kids were dressed in their costumes by about 11:00 am. They were really excited.
Gracie was a witch and I dressed up as a witch for the night as well. But Gracie looks cuter.
I had a Birthday last week (31) and Brad got an A+ for the day. He took the day off work, bought me awesome presents, and planned an awesome dinner with some awesome friends. It was a great day/night.
I went to an accessories store and was able to get some much needed Jewelry. I put it all on at once to show it off. My mom went to San Fransisco and bought me some Jade ear rings and those are in there too.
Of course the kids had to help me with my cupcake. Brad had a mini celebration with the kids in the afternoon, and then I had a great cake and yummy ice cream later at my birthday dinner.
My VERY cute kids. I got a lot of birthday hugs and kisses and Gracie wrote me a very sweet note.
One of my wonderful presents was this great Twilight shirt. I am a little obsessed and Brad is nice enough to go along with it. Thanks to all who made it such a great day this year!
Trick-or-treat & Happy Birthday
Witches, guitars & Flying Humans
For my monthly Bunco group, the lady hosting decided that it was going to be a "Witches Night Out" since it was October. I decided to have fun with it and dress up. Gracie wanted a "scary" pose, and this is my feeble attempt.
Gracie has now decided that she is also going to be a Witch for Halloween. Isaac thought I was cool, Mitchell wasn't so sure what to think.
Trying to show how much make-up I had on, but you can't really tell.
One day after work last week, Brad said he needed a few minutes to de-stress. He got his guitar and sat at the computer to practice. Mitchell went and got his guitar and sat by his daddy, he has a guitar pick in his hand an everything. I had to take a picture because it's so darn cute!
Isaac's wheels are turning at all times. He decided putting my exercise resistance bands on the posts of my bed and leaning into it, and having it thrust him forward was a good idea. And of course he had to have a sword in his hands at all times. I think he has a few guardian angels because he has yet to get injured doing these crazy things.
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Birthdays and Ballet
Brad had a birthday this week. He was really confused by this big box. I love the look on his face.
This is Brad taking his present out of the box. I also love this huge smile once he realizes what it is.
And this is Brad playing his new present. I hope he had a good birthday. He went golfing and got fried from being in the sun, and then he got the dinner of his choice and then we went to get ice cream. Happy birthday Brad we love you!!
Brad is a huge fan of the show on discovery channel " Myth Busters" I'm pretty sure he just wishes he could blow stuff up everyday for his job. I saw this little kit and I thought it would be a good activity on a Saturday for him and the kids. He will get to shoot off a water rocket and I know he will love shooting it and I know Isaac and Mitchell will love watching it.
Isaac also had a birthday this month. Here are all of the kids admiring the marble run that he received from his grandma and grandpa Tippetts. Thanks!
He is wearing his birthday hat from school and he just looks so happy. He was so excited for his birthday. I think this is the first year he really understood. It was really cute.
Isaac and his Anna eating pizza and drinking root beer from their crazy straws, what more could you ask for?
And Gracie started Ballet this month. She was really excited to start. Mondays are now crazy around here, but I hope it is a good thing for her.
life around here
Well of course since school started I have to put a picture of each one on their first day of school. Mitchell is in pre school again and I'm sure he will go to the same program next year.
Isaac is in Kindergarten this year. He has a general ed teacher and a deaf ed teacher. Both must be saints to have him all day. But he is doing well and seems happy with school.
Gracie is in third grade this year. It's so weird because I feel like I just sent her off to Kinder.
This is Isaac sitting in the Fireplace. I couldn't find him anywhere. The lights were all out and then I see a faint light coming from the fireplace and it's Isaac saying " let's see whats going on here"
This pile of blanket is Mitchell sleeping. I just had to take a picture to remember how he slept. He doesn't use a sheet, just the plastic mattress and he gets in his cocoon and he is ready to sleep. ( and we painted the boys room blue as it shows in the picture)
Back in July Brad took Gracie to the Museum of Natural History because Gracie kept begging to go. This is her outside the Museum. The picture is a little far away but she just looks so happy and so grown up!