More sickness

Poor Miller is so prone to ear infections when he gets a cold. This last time he got a double ear infection and ruptured one of his eardrums. He had to wear cotton in his ears for his showers, and we thought he looked pretty funny.

Christmas Shopping

After Miller's shower the other night we caught him INTENTLY scouring the Target toy ad. He was completely silent and went through the entire thing, page by page. We thought it was too cute not to get a snapshot of it.

Preschool Thanksgiving Programs

Last week Ella's class held a visitor's day for special friends. They performed songs and gave fruit as they learned about sharing. Both Grammy and Grandpa Bob were able to attend. She was so excited that they got to see her at school. Later that week her class did a pow wow where they wore the same hats and vests they made. This time they were hunting and caught a bear. I got a few pictures of Ella with her good friends Marissa and Mia. Ella has been drawing a tee-pee on all of her artwork since that week.

Grandpa Bob & Grandma Judy

We had a nice visit this weekend with Jason's dad & stepmom. The kids had a good time playing with their dog and cats. Their gifts were hits, Miller got the firetruck. The kids have talked about them everyday since. We need to see them more often!

Before and After

Miller woke to a 103 fever Thursday and flat out felt awful. I found him laying on his blankie in the middle of the living room. He barely had the energy to protest when I suggested mommy carry him to his bed. I took him in mine so I could keep an eye on him and by the time I brought back his juice he was sound asleep. He slept most of the morning and early afternoon, and by 3pm announced that he was ready for lunch. I was so happy to see my boy showing signs of life again. He felt good enough that evening to enjoy movie night with a Quik shake and the cool popcorn Aunt Carmen & Aunt Jennifer sent from their Pennsylvania trip. He still has a fever but is acting great. And although we are very proud of him when he shares, we are praying that he keeps this little bug to himself.

Kansas City Trip

We finally got to go trick or treating with the Weaver girls! Since we didn't have time to do our annual nighttime trip to Deanna Rose, we all went during the day with Dameon. The kids loved just being together, learning, petting the animals, and catching fish (yes, that's mommy baiting the pole with a worm). No wonder our kids repeatedly said, 'I miss Nadia & Audrey' after we were back home.

Preschool Halloween Party

Friday Ella's preschool had a party for Halloween and invited the families. Miller got to sit at the table with Ella and share in the pumpkin cakes that they made. Later they played some cute games. Ella was REALLY good at catching the marshmallow with her mouth since it is one of her favorite snacks.

Brooks' 1/2 Birthday

Within one week Brooks' rolled over, started eating cereal, got his bottom 2 teeth, and caught his first cold. He is 16lbs & 16 3/4 inches tall. Although he is slower than our other 2 were on the physical side, he greatly exceeds them on the feeding side. There is rarely any food pushed back out and he gives us a big open mouth for each spoonful. He is our families blessing from God and we are so grateful for him.

Have an Incredible Halloween!

Ready for some Hot Chocolate

The kids came in from jumping in the bouncy house during the neighborhood get together last week on a VERY cold evening. They stripped all their gear off and I discovered these redcheeked, messed up hair cuties.

Toddlers & Tiaras

Ella getting ready for our annual family picture.

Favorite Food

Brooks loves to suck on his feet. It's the teether that will never drop on the floor.

This looks like a good spot!

I don't know why I thought just because the kids were taking showers now that we would be done with bath toys.

Miller's Pumpkin

Miller requested Lightning McQueen and thought his pumpkin was 'cool' but was more interested in the spotted snails that have started crawling in Ella's Snow White pumpkin.

Snow White, Snow White

I didn't carve pumpkins last year, so am letting the kids pick what they want this year. Ella chose Snow White, and Miller wants Lightning McQueen. I haven't started on his yet, hopefully will get it done before Halloween.

2 More Cousins!

We found out last night that we will be getting 2 more girl cousins. Aunt Carmen and Aunt Jennifer have picked out names for Riley Klein and Reese Kennedy. They are healthy and growing well and we couldn't be more thankful! We are so looking forward to meeting these girls next spring.

Big Day Today

The kids decorated Halloween cookies and Ella had an end of session performance at her dance studio. She and Marissa have completed the princess class and are now moving onto the shapes. I wonder what those costumes will be??

Giggles

Ella has the touch with Brooks like she did with Miller(See 'Make me Laugh' Sept 2007).

Brooksy is 5 months old

What a turn around month for this kiddo. His reflux has become so much better. He is catching up on all his tummy time and exersaucer time. He weighed 16 lbs. yesterday, and has started grabbing things out of my hands. Our family loves watching this little man transform. With each milestone Ella and Miller realize he is closer to walking and talking with them!

Creating Ashalea

Ella is famous for her names. This year's scarecrow is no exception. Miller decided he would oversee the project instead of participating because he didn't want to get 'itchy'.