Zooper Fun!

I think the lack of pictures should show just how much of a good time we had at the zoo today. I took the kids by myself for the first time. We always have fun with friends or family but it had never dawned on me to go alone. It was REALLY nice! We went at our own pace...did the aquarium 3(!!!!) times, and discovered a building I don't think we have ever been in. What an amazing age my kids are at that they both are genuinely interested in all creatures, big, small, slimy, scaley, furry, hoofed, or feathery.

Ryan...not so much interested in having his picture taken. Katie...VERY much interested in having her picture taken. The two baby elephants were definitely a highlight!

Halloween Wrap Up!

It really seems like I've been celebrating Halloween for the entire month and I probably did. But alas...it all ended tonight with a wonderful dinner with friends and trick-or-treating fun for the kiddos. I think the kids were on a sugar high just thinking about all the candy they were going to get...they were excited to say the least.



Here are some pictures from Katie's costume parade and party at school. They were all so cute!

Sheriff Woody's Over It!

Today Ryan's playgroup had a Halloween party! The cuteness level was off the charts let me tell you.

We mama's always want that perfect picture with everyone sitting, smiling, looking so stinkin' adorable. Well we try.

Ryan cooperated for about .75 seconds


Almost had it! Ryan hiding from the mamarazzi...


Are they still taking pictures?


Aww..dang it!

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Katie could hardly contain herself this morning because it was her Daddy's birthday! Originally Keith was going to have wa ork dinner so we were going to postpone the celebration until tomorrow but it was cancelled. First Katie couldn't wait to give him his presents, then she couldn't wait to make the gluten free cake (I don't think my kids can tell the difference), then it was torture to wait for it to cool so she could decorate it, then she was inconvenienced by actually having to eat Daddy's special birthday dinner (Fish Tacos, rice and beans)...the horror! But then, finally...TIME TO PARTY Star Wars style. Keith even had a birthday crown and a ribbon that declared him the "Birthday Jedi Knight"...he's a good sport.

Happy Birthday Bubba! LOVE YOU WE DO!

Halloween Happenings!

The other night we carved pumpkins...it really should be an olympic event. It doesn't help that Katie wants 4 pumpkins...one for each member of the family. At least we talked her out of pumpkins for the pets! Ryan wanted nothing to do with it and secluded himself in the bedroom to watch Rocket while we "had fun" ;) Katie thought she was into it but really after 5 minutes bailed on us too. I think Keith and I did pretty good!


Yesterday Katie was able to wear her costume for the first time to dance. I think she makes a perfect Jessie don't you!!?? We realized quickly it's not easy to dance in jeans and a belt but she made it through!

All About Baby Brooke

I'm not sure if Brooke quite knew what she was getting into coming into this family. The mother of all mamarazzi Aunties and a overly doting cousin??? Hopefully we don't scare her off :D




And nothing like an almost 5 year old freakazoid to bring you back from baby bliss

The Hippos are Hungry!

Ryan had fun learning how to play Hungry Hungry Hippos the other night :D