Happy Halloween

We continued our annual tradition of having friends over for dinner and then taking the kids trick o'treating around our neighborhood.  It's very simple, but so much fun for both the kids and us parents.  Already excited to do it again next year.

Boys went as Paw Patrol: Chase, Ryder and Marshall

Elyse went as the beautiful ribbon witch

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Caleb's First Field Trip

Earlier this week, Caleb and his preschool class went on their first field trip. Unfortunately I was unable to go, but thankfully one of my best friends was able to attend with her son and kindly took some great pictures of Caleb picking out his pumpkin and riding his first bus ride. I know it's a day he won't forget as he had so much to talk about when he got home that day. 

Thankful Thursday

Today I am thankful for fall!  I just LOVE fall.  I love sweatshirt and jeans weather, I love all the beautiful colors the leaves turn, and I love being able to play at a park with no one there besides my boys.

Bonfire

Dad (Nate) came up with a great and fun family activity that we participated in this evening.  We spent our time outside in the backyard making a huge bonfire.  After the bonfire was built, we cooked hot dogs and made s'mores for dinner...delicious!

MEA

This week MEA is taking place.  MEA stands for Minnesota Education Association; three days in October schools are off so teachers can take classes to better their teaching, and high school students can visit colleges.  Needless to say, since the kids are off we have three days packed full of fun with lots of play dates and places to go, like parks.

Wordless Wednesday

Wearing Her Personality Perfectly

As I was going through our pictures, I came across these of Elyse.  As I was looking at the pictures I discovered this girl was wearing a shirt that fit her personality perfectly.  Bright and red in color like a fireball full of energy she is, with a heart fancy and beautiful like her.  Love her to pieces!

Fire Department's Open House

Yesterday our local Fire Department hosted their annual open house.  It was one great event for the kiddos.  They were able to go into every firetruck, emergency vehicle, and police car controlled by our city.  They also had a live demonstration on car extraction.  However, the most exciting surprise was the arrival of the emergency helicopter that flew in and landed in walking distance.  

Picking Weeds

My mom, the kids' Nana came up yesterday to spend the day with the kids and give me time to get all their clothes changed/rotated out for the colder weather.  I can't thank her enough for her help so that I was able to get that done.  Dad (Nate) can't thank her enough for taking the boys out to their rock-pit to have them weed the entire thing.  I was beyond surprised to see they did it all, it looks fantastic and now playable again.  

Special thanks again Mom/Nana for your help and patience with the boys to get their rock-pit looking great again.