October Fun!

Pumpkin carving time!! Kennedy loved getting all the yuck out of the pumpkin.. Mika was grossed out!

Our church had a Fall Festival. We had a great time hanging out with family and friends!

Trick or Treating Fun!!

Mika, Mika, Mika!

Tonight while I was cooking dinner I heard an unusual noise in the bathroom..when I went to take a look... this is what I found!! "Look mommy, I put on make-up like you!" Thankfully it was just play make-up and not mine! Let me just say, I don't wear blue eyeshadow!! After taking a pic. I went to check on dinner and when I came back she had painted her whole face!! She was so cute.. Thank you Mika Moo for always making us laugh!! We love you!!

Family Camping Trip

This weekend we went camping with my family. We went to Cleburne State Park which is near Dinosaur Valley in Glenn Rose. We had the best time! Lots of hiking, biking, playing, laughing and talking! Kennedy in her "happy camper" t-shirt! All the kids having fun playing outside. On Saturday we went to Dinosaur Valley for some hiking and dino fun! Checkin out the map! Family Pic. -Mika is hiding behing me! Real dino print!

On our hiking adventure! We had a hard time getting the kids to wait for us...the farther we got the slower they got...then they decided we needed to take a break...The view from the top was worth it! They were happy to finally get to play in the creek... which by the way we saw a snake like 3 feet from us!!

On Sunday we went hiking again.. This time we took a 2 mile hike (which by the way doesn't sound hard but add 4 kids to the picture then it changes) to the "water spillway". We finally made it to our destination only to find there was no water at the spillway! Oh well, it was still fun... we saw 2 snakes and Jon almost caught one! "the spillway"

The Things They Say

For my own sake I wanted to take a minute to write down a few of the cute things my precious girls have said.. The other day Kennedy was asking me about some dried flowers I had. I was telling her that they were the flowers I carried on my wedding day. She said, "So is this the most important thing in our house?" I said, "No, you and Mika are!" She thought about it for a moment and then said, "Actually mommy, Jesus is the most important and then me and Mika." When Kennedy was 31/2 she started talking about Jesus and heaven...asking several questions such as when was Jesus coming and how were we going to get there...not the easiest task trying to explain these things to a 3 year old... I simply told her that when Jesus came in the clouds we would fly away with Him. She looked at me and said, " but mommy, I don't know how to fly!! We better get a carseat for Mika Moo so she won't fall." Some cute thins Mika has said... when she is sick she has a "rubby" nose and when I paint her fingernails she says, "look at my paintnails!" In the mornings she wants me to "under" her hair, which means curl it! I love it!

New Bikes!

Last weekend we decided to buy the girls new bikes. With the weather cooling off we have been spending more time outside riding bikes..etc...So we felt really bad that Mika is 31/2 and still riding a tricycle and Kennedy is 61/2 and was riding the bike she got when she turned 3...She looked like one of those circus clowns...So on Friday after school we surprised them and took them bike shopping. They were soo excited about their new bikes and that they didn't have to wait until Christmas to get them. We told them that on Sat. we could go to the school parking lot and they could have a big open space to ride. Well, at 6:30am Sat. morning they were ready to go despite our telling them it was too early. We finally caved at 7:00. The girls had already gotten themselves dressed... They picked out their own outfits, brushed their teeth and hair...Mika insisted on a side ponytail (Deb!) We then headed to the school where they rode and rode and rode!! Yes, Mika's shirt is on backwards, but she was so proud that she did it all by herself!!

The Best Girls Ever!

Today was a good day but it was kind of a long day. I was tired and did not want to try to conquer the mess in my house. It's funny how it can be picked up one minute and the next craziness occurs..My girls decided they were going to "clean" the house for me... They made their beds, picked up all the toys in the play room (huge job in itself), they moved all the chairs in the kitchen and while Kennedy swept the floor Mika mopped. They were busy little bees putting things away and cleaning...I was blown away that they would do all of that without being asked.. When they were all done I was telling them thanks and hugging and kissing them and my 3 year old said, " Mommy, it was our pleasure!" Do I have the best girls or what! I am truly blessed!

Mika's First Day of MDO

Today was Mika's first day of Preschool at our church. She was so excited! All ready for school! I was able to get a quick pic of her putting her backpack away. She is so big! Mika and her best friend Tegan after school! I am so happy they got to be in the same class. They both had a great day. Mika told me she wants to go to school everyday... I don't think I am ready for that. Tues and Thurs are good for now!

Labor Day Weekend

We had a very busy but fun Labor Day Weekend! It started Friday with the birth of our nephew, Cru. On Saturday we decided to hang out at the lake for a while! We even managed to squeeze in family pics. on Sat. night! Kennedy driving the boat-really! Mika and daddy hanging out in the tube! On Sunday afternoon we spent the day with friends. Thank you Michael and Brian for taking ALL the kids out on the boat so the mommy's could have some R&R!! We tried really hard to get everyone to look at the same time.... didn't happen! On Monday we went to my parents house for some good ole family time. Sweet Sisters! I managed to get everyone together for a quick family pick! Congrats to Aaron and Darcy on their engagement!! We are so happy for you!

Welcome Baby Cru!!

Baby Cru is finally here!! He was born on Friday, Aug. 29th at 7:30ish! He weighed 7pounds4ounces. We are so excited to have a little boy in the family! Here are all the girls waiting somewhat patiently for Cru to be born. Welcome Cru!! We love you!!

Family Picture Time

Ballet Lessons

Mika has been waiting what seems like forever to take ballet lessons. Last year she wasn't old enough and she would get so sad when Kennedy would get to go and she couldn't. This summer we tried gymnastics which Kennedy loves but Mika was only ok with it until ballet started. She loves her new class!!

1st Grade Here We Come!!!

Ready for school! Kennedy sitting at her new desk! Mika's friend Tegan came over to play while Kennedy was at school! Aren't they cute with their matching outfits?

A Pony Princess Birthday!

This past weekend we celebrated our nieces birthday. Since their birthdays are in the same month they just had one big party! They had a little petting farm and pony rides. The girls loved petting all the animals. Yes, you are looking at this picture right! That pony does have pink hair! It also had a crown and painted hooves! It was a pony princess party you know!! It was sooo cute! The girls got in line to ride the pony over and over again! After the party was over they cooled down by playing in the spray park! What a great way to end our summer break!