Halloween!

Monday night we went to my friend Kimberly's house for a Halloween party and trick or treating. The boys have been very much looking forward to this day!

Here they are before we left... Waiting at the train station to pick up daddy...

BFFs Tyce and Jake...Why was Josh pouting? Heck if I know! He was pretty grumpy trick or treating...The whole clan...Tyce got the hang of it real fast, he'd say "trick or treat, happy halloween, thank you!" at every door...Mommy and her boys...Our attempt to get a cute pic in front of the giant pumpkin...Tyce got a little tired towards the end and his pumpkin was pretty heavy...My kids totally wussed out about halfway through the neighborhood so we went back to Kimberly's house and handed out candy, which Jack loved...Josh, Brianna, and Jack...Kimberly and I...

I'm very glad that the boys didn't trick or treat any longer because, as is, we have SO much candy! And I'm at home with it all day! Ah tis the season right? We had a fun night, thanks for having us Kimberly!!!

In other news, MY PARENTS COME IN A WEEK!!! We're all so excited to see them!!!

Getting Away

Friday night we went to dinner with our friends Troy and Denise to celebrate Parker's birthday. We went to a Japanese restaurant and the food was great as was the company. Of course they had to sing to Parker, but at least he got a free dessert out of it!

After dinner I surprised Parker and took him to a hotel instead of home! He was really excited to have a night to get away from everything. We stayed at the Hyatt in Fairfax and had a great time hot tubbing, watching football, relaxing, talking, etc. :) In the morning we slept in, got ready, went to a yummy breakfast, then headed home. It was a much needed night for both of us!

Where were my kids? Wonderful Traci took them overnight! It was their first sleepover at someone other than family's house. Although, I think Traci is very much like an aunt to them. Sounds like they had tons of fun. The twins didn't miss me at all, but Traci said when it was bedtime Tyce was a little sad asking for me. :( Here are some pics she sent me...

Running around outside...They made pizza...Getting ready to watch a movie! Her husband brought home a projector so they got to watch it on the wall which the boys thought was SO cool...Eating...Getting ready to go outside...
Walkin in the rain...Getting ready for bed...

The twins are still talking about the fun night they had with Traci and asking when they get to go back. I am so grateful for such a good friend who so willingly took my kids so Parker and I could get away. Thanks Traci for taking such good care of my boys!!

Next post: Halloween!!!

Field Day

On Friday the boys had field day at school so I got a babysitter for Tyce and signed up to volunteer! It was COLD but so fun. Again, I was very impressed with the school. There were 8 stations, all very creative and fun. Everything was so organized and well done. I was that mom who was taking pictures of everything but the boys didn't seem to mind! When they first saw me they were SO excited. They even kissed me on the lips in front of their friends! Those days will never end right?!

Here they are doing the parachute, oh memories of Schirle Elementary School P.E....

At this station they had to get as many balls in their team's net as they could. At the end of each round they would count the balls in each net and the team with the most balls won. It was SO funny because after they would announce the winner, Josh would run over to that team and clap for himself as if he was on the team that won. Hahahaha...
At this station they had to draw a cougar paw (because their school is called Cougar Elementary) then they could go play on the playground. Jack was so cute on the playground. There was this little girl, Brooke, who was hiding under this ledge thing and looked sad. Jack walked over to her and I tried to listen in without him knowing. "Brookie, what's wrong?" "Those kids over there said they didn't want to play with me." Jackson walked over to a group of kids and I couldn't hear what he said to them. Then he walked back to Brooke and said, "I talked to them and they said they wanted to be your friend so let's go play!" Brooke looked SO happy and they all went to play. Too precious. I also saw at least three girls following Jackson around saying "I love you Jackson! You are cute Jackson!" Jack would roll his eyes and run away, hahahaha!They loved the pogo ball races...Josh was great at the shooting hoops station...

It was very interesting to watch them interact with their friends at school. They were rarely together. They don't line up together, they don't pick the same teams, and they don't play with the same friends. I'm glad they're not clingy and I know it's healthy but it's also a little sad! But their teacher said she'll catch them looking at eachother from across the room and smiling at eachother quite often. So cute. At the end when they were lining up to go back to the classroom all their classmates were telling me, "I'm Jackson and Josh's friend!" I'm glad they're so well liked and am so glad they love school.

Pumpkin Time!

Sunday we carved and painted pumpkins! Here they are about to start... Deep in thought as to what design to do...

Josh's pumpkin...This was the first year Jack was "brave" and put his hands in to get the seeds out. Josh wouldn't do it!
Tyce was a PUNK for the first little bit (grandmas dont be fooled, I know he looks sad but he was being such a punk)...Then he cheered up when he got to paint his pumpkin...The finished products! They looked much better before they were painted but the kids love painting so we let them...

Now we're ready for Halloween!!!

Happy Birthday Parker!

Yesterday was Parker's 32nd birthday! He had to work so I got up with him before he left and made cinnamon rolls and hot chocolate. When he got home from work we picked him up from the train and went to Pizza Hut with the kids because they got their Book Its and couldn't wait to get their free pizzas. After pizza we came home for presents and cake... The kids worked very hard on their cards for daddy. Jackson's writing is looking so good and he put so much thought into what he wanted to write and draw for daddy...

Josh did his a little faster but still was very excited to write what he loves about his daddy...
Tyce was so cute about making a card for daddy. "My draw circles, my name, and my hand." He got cute cards and money from my grandparents and parents...I got him shoes, not super exciting but he needed them and liked them!Parker loves red velvet cake but no one else in the fam does so he has an entire 9x13 cake to eat!

Tomorrow night we are going out to dinner with some friends, without the kids, so that will be a little more relaxing. :)

I love Parker so much and am so glad that he is mine. He is everything I want and need in a husband and best friend. He is loving, complimentary, patient, unselfish, energetic, good conversationalist, intelligent, humble, athletic, and gorgeous. What more could a girl want right? HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABE!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!