Halloween 2009

Halloween was tons of fun this year. Gram and Gran came over to take pictures and bring the kiddos goodies. After that it was time for the party. Kyleigh had about 4 friends over, Ethan had Braden and Emma and Avery had Ashley over to treat or treat. We had hot dogs, candy, cupcakes and tons of fun. The kids loves the hayride around the neighborhood. I can't wait to do it again next year.

Halloween Cupcakes

Ethan and Emma decorating cupcakes for Halloween!! The mess was totally worth it!

Pumpkin Patch

Every year we take the kids to the pumpkin patch with Gram, Gran, Uncle Brandon, & Aunt Jen. The family keeps getting bigger and bigger. Our new additions this year are Avery and Parker.

The kids love picking out pumpkins and riding on the train. Oh and I can't forget the big slide they want to go down about 500 times. Although it is hard to get all the kids looking at the camera the pumpkins make for some pretty good fall pictures. There was talk of changing it up next year and doing something a little different. So long as we are all together I am sure whatever we do will be just as much fun.

First Smiles

I just love how her face lights up when she smiles. She is getting big way to fast. God works in mysterious ways.... I feel lucky that I am home to see her grow each and every day. I wouldn't want to miss one second of it.

Ethan's 3rd Birthday

Ethan had a blast at his 3rd birthday. Spriderman was the theme sense he thinks he is spiderman most of the time. The kids had a great time in the Monster Truck moonwalk. Ethan is having so much fun playing with all of his presents he received. I hope everyone had as much fun as we did. Thanks to everyone who came!!

Great minds think alike

Tabby and Ashley came over for our weekly playdate and when she walked in the house I started laughing and told her to go look at Avery. We had dressed the girls in the same outfit again. LOL!! These girls are so cute I just had to share!!

Moody Gardens and Kemah

What was only suppose to be a day in Kemah turned into 2 nights in a hotel room with 7 people...lol. Me and the kids had a great time with Mom and Dad. Ethan loved the fish at Moody Gardens his favorite was the Turtle. Kyleigh enjoyed her last week of summer break. I am sad to see her go back to school already.

Avery's First day at the Pool

We wanted to take the kids for a day at the pool before the summer ended. Braden has become a fish this year and is all over the pool. Ethan is doing so great, the swimming lessons have really paid off (Thanks Mom!) he is able to pull himself out of the pool and man was he all over the sides of the pool. Kyleigh played with Megan all day and they spent most of their time in the lake away from the little kids (I don't blame them:-). Tabby also brought Ashley out for a day at the pool. The little girls sat in the bouncy chairs and watched the boys splash around. What an awesome day. Thanks Gram and Gran for letting us spend the day at the house!!

Random Pics

We have been wanting a new camera for a long time and finally took the leap. Needless to say it is our new toy. I just wish I knew how to use it a little better, but I guess that will come in time. These were just a couple of random pics testing out the camera.

Avery's First Play date

It is so much fun having a friend with a baby only 9 days younger than Avery. Tabby and I are having fun swapping stories and hanging out while we are both off of work. This is the first of many play dates that Ashley and Avery will have. We didn't plan on dressing the girls alike that day it just happened. Can't wait for the next play date!!

First Blog....I am sure I will get better at this:-)

I am really not sure how this blog thing works but I thought I would give it a try sense it seems to be the best way for our friends and family to keep up with us and our kiddos. Jen, I hope you don't mind that I copied you.

Sense this is the first post I guess I should give everyone an update on what is going on in our lives.

Our sweet baby Avery was born July 16th, 2009 weighing 8 lbs 1 oz and 21 in long. She is now almost 4 weeks old (where does time go?) and just the sweetest little thing we could ever ask for. Ethan, Kyleigh and Braden just love their little sister. I am home with Ethan, Kyleigh and Avery until October and I love every second of it. It is also nice to spend more time with Tim I feel like I am getting to know him all over again. He is the best father and Hubby a girl could ask for. I plan on filling this blog with lots of updates and pictures of all 4 kiddos so be sure and check back often for updates.