Elf Video!

Halloween!

We enjoyed our annual Trick-or-Treating at the Cartmills and the boys had a blast, as usual!  They completed the loop that we usually do in less than 45 minutes!  So, they convinced both Daddies to take them out for round #2.  They had so much fun!!

 the boys en route

 Spidey, Buzz, two Pirates, and Tinkerbell :)

 Cute little Tink!

 Spidey and Pirate #1 - best buds!

 Buzz and Pirate #2 - best buddies!

 Do we really have to stop for this picture?  We have candy to get!!

 Eman!

Carving Pumpkins

We had a ton of fun today carving pumpkins! JD and Ethan really enjoyed drawing on their pumpkin faces and JD was thrilled he got to carve most of his pumpkin by himself. 

 Excited to carve!

 the boys

 Scooping out the guts!

 Ethan drawing his pumpkin's face

 Ethan's Jack-o-lantern

 JD planning out his pumpkin face with Daddy

 Mommy's pumpkin creation

 JD working carefully

JD's Jack-o-lantern

Happy Halloween!

Trunk-or-Treat

We had a great time at Trunk-or-Treat at church tonight!  The boys had so much fun going trunk to trunk for some treats!  :o)

My little pirates and Tinkerbell

 sleepy little Tinkerbell

 

 at church Trunk-or-Treating

with their buddy Nicholas

Ethan, the Preschooler!

Ethan LOVES school!  He's such a big boy and is really enjoying the Monkey room!  Here are some pictures from his first day,  September 13th.

Time goes so quickly!!

I can't believe Kristen is already 5 months...and my little JD is going to Kindergarten...and Eman is starting preschool!!  Where has the time gone?!

Life is busy and exciting!  Kristen is rolling all over the place!  She found her feet on the way to FL in August, and has since been infatuated with pulling on her toes.  She is the best baby...so easy going, sleeps about 10 hours at night, and loves to be loved on by her brothers!

JD is starting Kdg in two days.  I can't believe it!  He had the chance to meet his teacher and check out his room this past Thursday.  I think he's going to love it, although when we got to the door of his classroom he said, "Mommy, I might cry."  I tried to be positive telling him he was going to learn so much and meet new friends, but at the same time I was thinking ME TOO!!  He's getting so big and is such a good helper.  He loves his little sister so much...it's so cute to watch!  He and Ethan are best buds...always playing together.  He is so kind and sweet and silly!

Ethan is growing like a weed!  I think he's shot up a few inches this summer.  He's so smart and loving...he's my cuddlebug.  He loves to sleep in and snuggle in my bed.  It's very sweet.  I am so excited for him to begin Preschool.  He is going to be in the Monkey room...appropriate, huh? :) 


We are back to the grind soon, but I'll try to keep things updated.  Here are a few recent pictures I love. :)

my kiddos and me :)

my sweetie (4 mos)

stinkin' cute (4.5 mos) at Animal Kingdom

Pigtails! (4mos)

At Magic Kingdom (8.9.11)

swimming with my boys at the hotel in Orlando

5 months and happy :)

Splash Park

We had a blast at the Kensington Splash Park with our friends yesterday.  It was a hot, hot day and cooling off in the splashes was fantastic!!

Photo Shoot :)

Here are some pictures from our most recent photo shoot with the kids.  I love the way they turned out!! :)  If you want a copy of any, let me know! :)