Halloween Storytime

 

Our library had a special storytime today for Halloween. They read Halloween books and afterwards had Halloween cookies and punch.

 

The three amigos!! Ellie Christiansen, Evie Vaclaw, and our Addison John

 

Ashton enjoyed the stories too! You have to look at her onesie! Randy got it from his work trip to Las Vegas... "Potty like a Rock Star"!!

 

And here is Addie with her buddy Lucas Vaclaw!!

Trunk or Treat

Our church had a HUGE trunk or treat Wednesday night. I couldn't believe how many people there were. The kids had a ton of fun with their friends!

Spookarama!

I took the kids to the Spookarama night in our town. It started out with games and candy and then the Kiddie Park (amusement park for little kids) opened up for more fun! Randy was out of town, so by the time I got Avery, Austin and Addie ready and took pictures, I didn't have time to get Ashton in her outfit. But no worries!! There's more Halloween fun to come!!! Avery (and her cousin, Mika) were divas, Austin was Spider-Man... again... and Addie was a fairy, and their other cousin, Sora, was a cat. They had a lot of fun. There was a ship on one side and a castle on the other shooting cannons with candy inside. I think that was their favorite part... except Addie! She was so scared- somehow I still got her up on the ship for a picture! My mom and sister (and my 2 nieces) also went, so I had lots of help. By the end, everyone was so tired of walking around. We had parked far away so we had to be pretty inventive on how to get everyone back to the car!!

Austins trip to the Pumpkin Patch

Auntie Mamie's Headband

 

Ashton's Auntie Mamie (that would be Amy) made this cute handband for her. I hope you look at our blog, Amy! We love the headband!

 

She made different clips to put on the headband, so we took a picture of Ashton with each of the clips.

 

The clips can be used without the headband, so Addie has also taken advantage. Thanks again, Auntie Mamie, for making this little girl look soooo adorable... if I do say so myself!! Ashton is 4 months old now.

Ashton in her Bumbo

 

I discovered the Bumbo right after Addie had learned to sit up by herself, so I was quite excited to be able to use it with Ashton! I LOVE it... and so does she!

 

We just started using it a little bit. As you can tell, her head is still a little wobbly! But she loves sitting up and watching me fold laundry or do dishes, etc. That is until she has had enough and just wants to be held! Ashton is 10 weeks old now!

First Day of School!!

 

Our first day of school was August 13th! Austin is in Kindergarten this year and is very excited to be in Mrs. Trish Johnson's class. He already knows a few kids in his class! In fact, his friend Brandon wore the same shirt as Austin on the first day of school!

 

Avery loved her first day of school. She is now in 2nd grade and she was the very first Star Student in her class. That meant she was able to be the teachers helper, line leader, and read the joke of the day off of a laughy taffy!

 

Addie was sad to see the kids go, but it was a nice break for mommy! It still took me a week to get the house back in order from the summer fun!

 

Addie's favorite day of the week is Tuesday. This is the day that Addie gets to go to school and be with her best friends. Her teachers name in Miss Nadine, and she says it soooo cute! Everyday she asks if she gets to go to school that day! She loves her Dora lunch bag and her purple sippie cup... and she has to carry them and her blanket to class all by herself! She is very independent.