Happy Halloween!

Ethan's first ever caramel apple

trick or treat jammies

Claire the pink poodle

on our way to the Halloween Extravaganza at our local YMCA...poor Justin had to work :(

painting pumpkins

musical chairs with his friend Julian

obstacle course

face painting...he loved it!

after both cheeks being painted he went back and got his hands painted

since he ran out of things to paint, Jackie let him paint her face...what a sport! (Jackie was his swim instructor)

Happy Anniversary!

Happy 4th Anniversary to us!  4 years and 2 kids later, here we are...blessed.  We love our life and family and while it may not be "impressive" according to temporal standards; our home is filled with love and  happiness.  Here's to the future!

Soooo, how did we spend our special day....I babysat, so Justin woke up to a house full of 6 children, 6 years and younger :)  We did manage to sneak in an anniversary dinner the week before though.

6 kids...keep em busy...craft-time which was followed by storytime

some of the masks we made

all the boys love trains.  we heard a train coming and ran out to see it/

Happy Happy Birthday Ethan Dear

I can't believe our little man is 3!!!!  From his birth, he has been such a blessing.  He has definitely changed our lives but more importantly our hearts.  He has taught us so much about ourselves and each other.  We adore him and are grateful for him everyday.  He's a silly, fun-loving, sensitive, intelligent, healthy, three year old.  We love you Ethan, more than words could ever express! 

 

so tiny! getting ready to leave the hospital.

 ONE YEAR

THE BIG 2!

 Happy 3rd Birthday Little Man!

showing off his "Birthday Boy ribbon"

Enjoying his Thomas the train cake

The Pumpkin Patch

We had another wonderful visit from Uncle Frosty and the Boys.  We jammed packed the weekend with movie night, a trip to the pumpkin patch, pumpkin carving, a couple trips to the Y for some gym playtime, and of course the Primary Program.  Thank goodness Ki and Chase were willing to participate in our program, and they even wrote last minute talks on their baptisms to give during the program, with their class.  Can't wait for more visits!

At the Pumpkin Patch

"Silly Faces"

Pumpking carving in the garage when Heidi and Forrest were at the movies.  So fun.  We even put on Halloween party music to set the mood.

Ki helping Sierra.  Sierra with her light stick glowing bat mask.

It's just not Halloween without wax lips

Claire and her pumpkin

Mostly she just tried to eat it

The boys with their extra-large pumpkin

Claire's finished product

Daddy and Ethan carving...don't worry, Daddy did all the cutting...they're just posing.

Ethan and Claire's pumpkins

Heidi and Forrest got back from their date and the boys were still at it, so they stepped in to help. That's what happens when you get the largest pumpkin you can find.