Pumpkin Carving

So, since the squirrels out here like to eat pumpkin so much, we decided that we wouldn't carve our until the right before Halloween and that we wouldn't put them out until Halloween. So on Friday we carved our pumpkins, since Darrell went on alert Saturday (the day before Halloween). Darrell helped Bredon and I helped Tyler. Bredon wanted a scary mean face and Tyler said he wanted an Elmo Smile Face, so that is what we did. The boys seemed to have fun, although Tyler was more interested in carving the paper that was covering the table. So here are a couple pictures of the finished product. More pictures of Halloween to come after tonight!

Elmo and the Scary Mean Face

Pumpkin Trick or Treat Bag

So when I was little my Aunt Gale made us a cloth pumpkin trick or treat bag for Halloween. This is the only trick or treat bag I ever remember using and it worked great! So my mom gave me my old one for Bredon and he is so excited about using it. A few days ago I made a pattern from it and made Tyler his very own pumpkin treat bag too. I must admit, I think it turned out pretty good :)

So this is the Original Pumpkin that Bredon is using and Aunt Gale made

 This is the New Pumpkin and the one Tyler is going to use

This is them next to each other...Looks pretty much like the original doesn't it :)

Arriving In May 2011

In August we found out that we will have another addition to our family...our third child!! We are very excited and can't wait to meet him/her. Soon we will be able to find out what the sex of the baby is and i will definitely post when we find that out. As much as I would like a girl, I don't think another boy would be too bad either...as long as its healthy!

Happy 2nd Birthday Tyler!!!

October 3rd was Tyler's 2nd birthday! It doesn't seem like he should be 2 already. We had a few friends and their kids over for a birthday party and my dad was also able to come out and celebrate with us. Tyler's birthday was Thomas The Train...he seemed to love it and have sooo much fun! We had BBQ Hot dogs, Macaroni Salad, Chili Beans, and Fruit. After dinner we had a pinata for the kids to take a hit at to get the candy out. Since my mom wasn't able to come out to visit because it is the busy time of year for her at work, I made his birthday cake. Everyone seemed to have a great time. Thank you everyone who came to celebrate with us and to all who couldn't come, thank you for the birthday wishes sent to Tyler!

 The kids anxiously waiting for the pinata

 All the kids wanted to help open gifts :)

 Blowing out is candles

 Opening a couple gifts on the evening of his Birthday