Happy Birthday Nana!

Nana has been here all week for a fun visit.
Today was her birthday. We made birthday pancakes, we all took a nap (wah hoo) and had a nice dinner with birthday brownies that Sammie helped make. It was a lovely day...and week.
Thanks for coming out Nana! We always love your visits. Plus, who doesn't love Christmas in November? I think every family should have that!
Love you~


Literally, 5 minutes into the visit....
"Nana, will you paint with me?"

Cole was happy to see his Nana too!

Playin at the park.

We went to Encanto park...it was closed,

but we played on the playground.

Looking at the geese...or swans

as Sammie called them.

Nana got Sammie a scooter for early Christmas.

She loves it, and is pretty good at it!

Sammie painted a flag at school and it was hanging in

front of her school. So we went down today and took

a picture in front of it. Hers is the one over her head!

State Fair

Today was the day we took Samantha to the State Fair for the first time. She was SO excited. We dropped Cole off at Gma and Gpa's for some quality one on one and Sammer had us all to herself...just like the good 'ol days!
We had a great time at the fair. We played some games, won some prizes, even went on 1 ride, ate some very unhealthy and delicious "fair food" and just had a great night.
The best part...on the drive home I asked her what her favorite part of coming to the fair was and she said, "All of it". We agree! We love you Sammer!


On our way to the fair...

Five seconds in to the car ride...she didn't nap today!

We drove the caboose of a little train ride.

First game of the night...fishing...she caught this fish

all by herself. We've never been so proud!

Her prizes.

The "fairest wheel" as she calls it.

How could she resist a giant pink chair?

She pulled Peter through the fairgrounds telling

him that she wanted a dessert and knew exactly

what she was looking for just couldn't remember it's name.

She ate one bite and was done with cotton candy! Ha!
Anyone want a $5 bag of cotton candy???

Happy Halloween

This year was a fun Halloween. Cole was a lion and Sammie was Snow White. We went over to Grandma and Grandpa's house and trick or treated on thier street then went home to check out our neighborhood.
We weren't really sure what to expect because Sammie is pretty shy but this year she came out of her shell. She was practically running from house to house--so cute--she'd pick up her dress and book it! Ring the bell and say "trick or treat" and "thank you". It was so great. And Cole surprisingly stayed in his costume and walked around. He held onto that pumpkin for dear life-even when it was pretty heavy from all of the candy inside. He even roared a few times!
Great memories.


Playing with their blowers from Asher's party earlier in the day.

Playing together.

My attempt of a picture of them together-not so much!

Cole the lion...he was so cute in his furry little costume!

Sammie the princess...as always! Her bucket was FULL!

Happy Halloween.

15 months

Cole had his 15 month check up on Wednesday and everything went great, except for the shots of course.
He weighs 24lbs10oz and is 31 and 1/2in. This is roughly 50% and 60%. Of course his head measured 95%. We have large heads in this family!

He is getting bigger and smarter every day. Here are some of things he's into at the moment...
-airplanes--they are a big deal.
-books-especially flip flaps
-family
-the park
-swinging
-being outside all the time
-pears, that's new!
-shoes
-being as smily as can be

We love you Cole Train:)

Pumpkin night

Another fun year of pumpmin carving/decorating. Cole stickered his little pumpkin and Sammie decided on circle eyes and nose with a smily face. "I want a nice pumpkin", she said!
Cole was tired so he didn't last too long, but Sammer even helped Daddy carve his. She wasn't too into the scooping of seeds and goo, but who is?
Cole thought he should taste the pumpkin seeds and didn't like it when Daddy told him no. That's when he quit.
It's fun to watch them grow and create memories.
Happy Halloween!


Ready to carve...

What do you got there sis?

Telling Aunt Katie all about her pumpkin.

Pulling out seeds.

Hmmm...what's this?

Wonder if it tastes any good....

nope!!!

Is it clean yet?

Happy pumpkin.

The whole family of pumpkins!