Elf Video!

JD's Tooth!

JD lost his first tooth today!  Well actually, he had it pulled. Last week it cracked in half.  This was the tooth he has hit and jammed several times.  The tooth was turning grey and when it cracked last week, the pulp was exposed and smelled pretty gross (yuck!).  SO, we paid a visit to Dr. Maly and he thought it would be best to pull it.  He was concerned there might be an infection above the tooth.  SO, here's JD's new smile!

JD wasn't sure he wanted to put his tooth under his pillow tonight, because he wants to show his friends and he didn't want the Tooth Fairy to take it before he had that chance.  So, he wrote her a letter:

Dear Tooth Fairy

Please leave the tooth.

I will put my

tooth under my

pillow tomorrow.

By John

He is the sweetest little guy I know!  I am so excited for him, but a little sad that he's growing up so darn fast!  Guess the Tooth Fairy will have to make a stop at the bank tomorrow.  What's a tooth going for these days, anyways? :)

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

And he's off!!

After much determination and two days of practice,  JD is riding without training wheels!!  He is very excited and proud of himself...and so are we!  See below for a short video and a few pictures of him in action!
 

 

JD, the Kindergartner!

On Tuesday, September 6th, JD began Kindergarten.  He had a GREAT week and really loves it!  I was a little worried that he would be too tired, being in all day every day Kdg, but he seems to be adjusting well.  He has a fantastic teacher and we're looking forward to a great year!  Here are a few pics from his first day:

 Our little Kindergartner!

 JD and Daddy

 Sporting his new backpack

 JD and Mommy

 Ethan was very excited for JD!  Can you tell? :)

 In front of his new school, Hutchings Elementary!  (Mommy's school, too!)

 JD at his desk

JD with his teacher, Mrs. Esbrook

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!!

Ties and Smiles - Two videos :)

On Monday before T-ball, JD came up to me and said, "I want to show you something...you're never going to believe it!"  He then tied his shoes all by himself!!  I was so proud of him!!  About a month ago I showed how to do it with two bunny ears, but he didn't seem interested.  I guess he was!  He's been practicing and taught himself.  Here's a video of him tying the other shoe:

 Kristen has been so smiley and responsive lately!  She has learned to grab at objects within reach.  Her current feat is reaching and grabbing the links hanging from her play gym.  I just love her adorable smile, as seen in this video of my little K-girl! :)

Preschool Graduation

JD "graduated" from preschool on Monday.  He was so cute and I was so proud of him!!  I can't believe he's almost ready for Kdg!  Time flies so quickly.

receiving his diploma

JD with his best buddy from preschool

JD with Mrs. Lantzy

JD with Mrs. Heymes

We are so proud of him! :)