Happy Halloween

We started our Halloween off yesterday by carving some pumpkins. This was the boys first experience with this and they were very excited.

Here they are with Garrett ready to carve.


They had all eyes on their daddy as he started the process.


They liked it when Garrett pulled the 'guts' out of the pumpkin and wanted to help.


Getting slimy and yucky.


And that lasted all of 5 minutes. Poor Garrett had to finish the pumpkins all by himself, well I helped.


We fed the boys an early dinner tonight so we could get them dressed up. Both boys are obsessed with Mickey Mouse. Since there isn't any other character that they are lovin' this much at the moment I decided to make both of them Mickey for Halloween. They were very excited to look like Mickey.
I mean really, could they be any cuter?


After last year's Mario and Luigi, I was very nervous about living up to those expectations. I think we put together a pretty cute costume.

Jack was the most excited about looking like Mickey. He kept running into our room to look at himself in the full sized mirror.


Blake wasn't quite as excited but once he was dressed he was thrilled.


Here is our crew. Hayden (superman), Lexi (Rapunzel), Macie (Ariel), Kennedy (ladybug), Blake, Jake (Buzz Lightyear), Jack and Drew (Woody). We had run out of 'big' kids to hold babies so I said that Jack could do it. He loves holding Drew and Kennedy and asks to do it all the time. He held on tight to Drew. What a great big brother he will be!


My dad and Margie came to see our handsome boys and walked around with us to trick or treat. The boys were so happy to see them!


And off they go!


Apparently my boys thought they were supposed to just go into every one's house. This is what they did at the very first house. Just walked right on in. After establishing some ground rules, they figured out the routine pretty quickly.


After hitting up our street, we hopped in the car and headed to our old street to see Mason and Lauren. I love this picture so much. The boys just love Lauren.


"Come on Jack, let's go this way!"


Jack, Lauren (Wonder Woman), Mason (Captain America) and Blake. We miss these two so much. We love our new house and our new neighbors but we miss the Browns so much. I got a little emotional seeing the old house with new people and not seeing Mason and Lauren all the time.

We had a great night! The boys did such a great job and looked so cute. They kept their costumes on the entire night and had so much fun with all their little friends. We hope everyone else had a great night as well!

Celebrating Kate

This past Saturday three of my dearest friends threw a sprinkle in honor of Kate. A sprinkle is what we call a shower for a second or third child. These girls did an amazing job and everything was beautiful!!

Here is the food table that was covered in deliciousness!!


The adorable cake table and the big ole mama-to-be.


My girls, Georgia, Mary and Kedra. I love these girls so much!!!


Some of my guests oohing and aahing over the cute little girl things.


Something as simple as a boppy cover is so exciting because it is PINK!


Kate can't have too many tutus.


She got so many precious clothes. They are all washed and hanging in her closet.


Check out the bling on the bottom of these tiny shoes. It doesn't get any cuter!


Georgia made some beautiful burp cloths for Kate.


The hostesses got me a new stroller that all three kids will be able to ride on/in.

I couldn't have asked for a better day. Georgia, Mary and Kedra went over and beyond with all of the decor, everything was just perfect. I am so blessed to have them and all of my friends that came to help celebrate Kate. Thank you girls, I love you all!!!

Still standing

I say that I am still standing because at this point in my pregnancy with the boys I was horizontal for the next 7 weeks. At 29 weeks I was put on bed rest, but at 29 weeks this time around things are perfect!!!

I had a doctor's appointment last Tuesday and got to get another ultrasound. We have absolute, 100% confirmation that we are having a girl. Thank goodness because her room is pink and her furniture is in. PHEW!!!!

Kate was cracking me up during the ultrasound because she was practically folded in half. Her feet were up by her head. I kept seeing her toes and thinking they were her fingers. That confusion was fueled by the fact that her feet and toes are super long. Her feet are 2 inches long, at birth 3 inches is normal. Her big toe alone was 1/2 inch long. She definitely got her namesake's feet. My grandmother had very long toes, as do I and my brother. She also has 1/2 inch of hair just at the bottom of her head. None on top. Guess who will be bringing a razor blade to the hospital to cut off any potential mullets. :) Just kidding...kind of.

All in all, Kate is perfect! She looks a lot like Blake and is measuring right on schedule. We also penciled in my c-section to be on Monday, December 12. We are so excited to meet our precious little girl and complete our family!!

Here she is looking a lot like Blakers.

Yes, that is her leg to the left of her face and her foot on her forehead. Check out those toes!

And here I am at 29 weeks. I took these pictures every two weeks with the boys, this is my first one since 18 weeks with Kate. I guess moving, settling in and keeping up with my little guys has me quite distracted. Oh well, better late than never.

Oh and let me just add that I am much smaller than I was at this point in my previous pregnancy. Thank goodness!!!!