We recently attended a birthday party at a local skating rink. Amelia and Luke had never been skating and the sound of bone crashing against the floor was abundant. Here is Amelia when she first got on the floor. She clung to that pole as if her life depended on it. She made it around and around the rink like that though, clinging, slide the skates, clinging, slide the skates.
Luke relied on Daddy to cling to for is help. After about an hour, they both kind of got it and were able to get themselves around the floor.
They managed so well, they even did the limbo game. How low can you go?
This brings back so many memories of growing up. Skating parties have not changed much in 25 years, kind of comforting.
Look at those eyes!
Fall Festival at Children's house (Luke's preschool). The festival is really cute, it is set up as an old fashioned festival. The children did crafts, above Luke is making a pine cone bird feeder, did leaf rubbings, painted pumpkins and enjoyed lots of yummy food.
Addison enjoying the nice fall weather.
Luke bobbing for apples. Days before the festival, Luke was so excited about the festival, it was all he talked about. He told me, "And mom, we get to bob for apples!" I said, "Luke, do you know what bobbing for apples is?" He said, "I don't know, I guess, you like have a paddle and you bob the apple back and forth to each other?" Umm, not exactly. So, when he got to the festival and found out what bobbing for apples really was, he was pumped to dive right in. He even successfully grabbed an apple with his teeth.
Got it!
The result of Fall Festival. Luke's words, "Mom, I just need a little rest."
We are super proud of our Mimi! On Friday, Amelia reached 100 Accelerated Reader points. The children read books at school and home, then they must complete a computer test on the book, usually 5-10 questions. They get half a point for each book they test on. Our little, first grader has been hitting the books hard. She is one of only a handful of kids in the whole school to reach this benchmark in October. We are so proud of all her hard work.
On Friday afternoon, our local YMCA had a Fall Festival. Stephen was in Chicago for a conference, so we kept super busy while he was gone. This was the best shot I could get of the three of them. The Y did a really cute job for the kids. Make your own trick or treat bag, candy stations, crafts, football throw, dunk tank, etc. The kids had a blast running around with their friends, only coming to find me when they had to unload more treats and prizes into the stroller.
Andrea, Katie and I with our youngest kiddos. All ready for the costume contest.
And the grand prize winner of the costume contest : OUR LITTLE LADYBUG!!!! Hooray for Addison Kate! Addison really hammed it up for the judges. She smiled and giggled and cooed, she really knew how to turn it on. Do we have a future pageant girl on our hands??
Look at that love.
Alexandrea, Addison and Carter. Best of buddies, these cuties were all born within a couple of months of each other.
2009 Making Strides Breast Cancer Walk. Amelia and Luke and I once again did the 5K walk to raise money and awareness for cancer research. Thanks so much to everyone who supported us. It is always a very emotional day but filled with lots of joy and celebrations for survivors. We were glad to do our part.
Addison stayed with a friend since Daddy was out of town. But here are my little walkers. Luke really, really, really wanted to wear his Commander Coty helmet.
Luke received many compliments for his manly shirt.
Our team! Notice Jay in the background. He is the man in the dress and the wig. Jay is an awesome sport and he raised $5300 by himself by wearing the dress, high heels (which he wore for the entire walk, I was a witness), the wig, shaved his legs and painted his nails. All for a great cause!
Amelia and Vienna sold earrings that Vienna had made. They were the best, little saleswomen and did not let up until every pair was sold. They were very persistent and who could say no to those cute faces trying to raise more money for cancer research?
Julie, Vienna and Amelia skipping down the street. Poor Jay couldn't skip to well. We were bringing up the rear of the walk but we were having lots of fun.
Hooray, we finished! Good job kiddos!
After the walk, we had just enough time for a nap and a change of costume. Time to go to a Halloween Party . Addison decided to put the ladybug to rest for one night and wore everything else she owned Halloween. This included, ghost socks, witch tights, witch dress, pumpkin onesie and candy corn hair bow. We think we included every Halloween icon in her outfit.
Gotta love a baby and a pumpkin!
The party at our friends, The Petersons, was awesome. They have a great outdoor space, with lots of property for the children to run around and ride 4 wheelers in. Hold on Amelia!
The kids got to go on a hayride too which they thought was the coolest thing ever. Some of the dads hid around the property to "scare" the kids and it was a whole lot of fun. Whew, it was a busy weekend but lots of fall fun!
Look at that love.
Alexandrea, Addison and Carter. Best of buddies, these cuties were all born within a couple of months of each other.
2009 Making Strides Breast Cancer Walk. Amelia and Luke and I once again did the 5K walk to raise money and awareness for cancer research. Thanks so much to everyone who supported us. It is always a very emotional day but filled with lots of joy and celebrations for survivors. We were glad to do our part.
Addison stayed with a friend since Daddy was out of town. But here are my little walkers. Luke really, really, really wanted to wear his Commander Coty helmet.
Luke received many compliments for his manly shirt.
Our team! Notice Jay in the background. He is the man in the dress and the wig. Jay is an awesome sport and he raised $5300 by himself by wearing the dress, high heels (which he wore for the entire walk, I was a witness), the wig, shaved his legs and painted his nails. All for a great cause!
Amelia and Vienna sold earrings that Vienna had made. They were the best, little saleswomen and did not let up until every pair was sold. They were very persistent and who could say no to those cute faces trying to raise more money for cancer research?
Julie, Vienna and Amelia skipping down the street. Poor Jay couldn't skip to well. We were bringing up the rear of the walk but we were having lots of fun.
Hooray, we finished! Good job kiddos!
After the walk, we had just enough time for a nap and a change of costume. Time to go to a Halloween Party . Addison decided to put the ladybug to rest for one night and wore everything else she owned Halloween. This included, ghost socks, witch tights, witch dress, pumpkin onesie and candy corn hair bow. We think we included every Halloween icon in her outfit.
Gotta love a baby and a pumpkin!
The party at our friends, The Petersons, was awesome. They have a great outdoor space, with lots of property for the children to run around and ride 4 wheelers in. Hold on Amelia!
The kids got to go on a hayride too which they thought was the coolest thing ever. Some of the dads hid around the property to "scare" the kids and it was a whole lot of fun. Whew, it was a busy weekend but lots of fall fun!
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