33

a few days ago i turned 33. the excitement for me came when i realized i was, in fact, not turning 34, but 33! that realization came just a few days before my birthday. i gained a year, wahoo! talk about a good birthday present.

it’s fun that the kids are getting old enough to participate and understand the celebration. eli and lyla enjoyed the festivities and each made me little notes to attach to the gift they (their dad) gave me. my favorite by far was one from eli, it read “i love you so much i might faint and punch myself in the face.” we’re in the process of a copy write, so back off hallmark.

anyway, this post really isn’t here to talk about my birthday, it’s here because this picture makes me laugh every time i even think about it…

fall

we did leaf cleanup today. and we all know that means the piles MUST be jumped in…

the first…

…SNOW

carving

pumpkin carving day was a much anticipated event by the kiddos.  eli has never been a fan of taking out the “guts,” but after lyla proclaimed herself brave and offered to clean out his pumpkin, he quickly overcame his dislike.  she loved the guts and used her hands…

eli mostly used the tongs… :)

lyla loved her little pumpkin…

eli with one of his pumpkins…he’s really working those blades!

halloween

we had a great time on halloween.  wolverine and fi-fi the pink poodle went trick or treating with isaac and thomas and some neighborhood kids.  adam made wolverines blades…aren’t the cool!?!

love theses shots

corrie came to visit for the weekend.  it was SO GREAT to see her.  we had a fun weekend of shopping and eating out.  a shout out to adam for being mister mom while corrie and i played:)