Santa

I know it is a little early but Matt & I took the kids to see Santa to beat the rush. Cole was super excited he could not wait to tell Santa exactly what he really wants for Christmas. Mya on the other hand would have rather sent a letter. Matt went to put Mya on Santa's lap she screamed. She had a death grip on her daddy. So Matt joined the picture only to be cropped out. Mya would not take her hands out of her mouth and every time Matt scooted closer to Santa, she leaned the opposite way. Cole was trying so hard to smile he looks scared silly. I think this picture says it all.

Updo's

Many know that I love doing hair that it is my deep down passion and that I should have perused it for a career. Maybe someday.... This past weekend I was honored to have been asked to do hair for a friends wedding. I had so much fun doing something I love and spending time with the girls. Here are some pictures of my work.
Congratulations Tabitha & Ian. I was happy to share in your special day.Tabitha the Bride with her veil on

The back with out the veil

The back of Becky's
Side view of Becky
The back of Kelly
The Front of the Kelly
The back of Tiffany
(she had the most hair)
The front of Tiffany
Kelly, Becky, Tiffany
Tabitha
Here they all are.

Still Playing with Boxes

Friday Mya and Savannah were playing with the boxes. They played with it for a long time it is crazy how much fun a kid(s) can have with a simple box. If only our adult lives could be this simple.

Raking Leaves

We have no trees but lots of leaves in our yard. Last week Cole wanted to go outside to rake up the leaves so he could jump in them. I think he got to cold before he was able to jump in them. I was able to snap some pictures of him raking up the leaves...

Cole hard at work.

Mya

Here is a picture of Mya at the Halloween party trying out Ellie's princess crown.
Tonya sent me I think it is so cute could not resist putting it up.

A New Box

A box really is the best toy. We got a new cover for our pool and this is the box it came in. Matt brought the box in and the kids have been playing with it nonstop.
In fact they are playing in it right now. The box was moved into Cole's room and

Mya decided that she would climb on it not in it.

Greatest Show on Earth...

Saturday Matt & I took Cole & Mya to the circus. The kids lasted through the whole thing this time. The Barnum and Baily circus moves a little faster than the Shriners. Mya was so cute every time the animals would come out she would get so excited and ooo and ah. Cole was pretty excited and kept saying this circus is better than the last one...I think he was more excited for the goodies. It was a nice family event.

Some of the pictures are kinda blurry with the lighting and action it was hard to get a good picture.

Enjoying his hot dog!!

Mya takes it all in.

The elephants

This was totally freaky these two climbed these poles that moved and then stood on top of them and moved them back and forth. Cole kept covering his face. I myself was freaked out. I had a knot in my stomach watching them. They must get paid well to climb a pole and stand on top of it... what would make a person think this is fun and should be their career? At the end of the act they slid down the pole upside down. Nuts I tell you!!!

I don't think this looks like much fun!
The Clowns.
This was kinda crazy also spinning around
on these wheels and standing on top of them.

This Man is being shot out of a cannon....

I imagine it is hard for them to get insurance.

Just Pictures

These are just some random pictures I took the last couple of days...

This is Mya's favorite spot these days she sits at this window
and watches whats going on outside.

She is actually looking at the camera!
Cole & Mya enjoy breakfast.
Mya was pretty excited to be
sitting at the big table. She likes being like her big brother.
One last ride with Grandpa on the tractor before fall set in.

Halloween Party Part II

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Trick or Treat 2008

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Halloween Party Part I

So this year I decided to be brave and host a kids Halloween Party on Halloween Night. Cole was bugging for a party and I thought it might be fun. We worked really hard on this party Cole helped get things ready and came up with some fun games to play. Matt made chili, and we all worked on a cake, magic wands, and much more...

Cole made up the goodie bags.
Look at all those bags... there were 20!
The decorations (scary Spider)
Pumpkin for (pin the nose on the pumpkin)
Popcorn Hands!
The food!