Jacob turns 4!

My little man is 4!

We call Jacob Doodle Bug as a nick name and most affectionately Special Doo :)  He is such a sweet fun boy and is always keeping us entertained.  His birthday was a riot.  All week leading up to his birthday he could hardly contain himself.  Packages and cards were arriving in the mail and he was SO EXCITED!  Abby made a chain so he could count down the days to his birthday.  The links were green and the Big Day was Red.  Everyday he would ask, "Is it the red one yet"?

 Super Mario Brothers is Jacob's current obsession.  I attempted to make a cake and it was well let's just say, not exactly what I was going for.  But he loved it and that's all that matters.

 We video conferenced with Both Grandparents, Great Grandpa, and Uncle Clark

 Everyone could see everyone else at the same time.  It was really a lot of fun

 Jacob Loved his Hulk Smash fists and Thor Hammer.

 The video thing from Google lets you put funny things on your face and head and such.  This is Uncle Clark, being silly which Jacob thought was Hilarious!

 Thank you everyone for making Jacob's birthday so special especially when our loved ones live so far away.

Shoe Drama

 My little Abby has become soooo picky.  Choosing what to wear, how to do hair (or not do), to shoes has been nothing buy drama around our house for that past couple of months.  Basically she wants to wear clothing that resembles pajamas and not do her hair and wear shoes that are comfortable and can help her beat the boys in PE.  I have been putting up a good fight but the days of skirts, dresses, and hair bows is coming to an end :(

 For Christmas I found these shoes that resembled slippers (but their not) and new right away that Abby would LOVE them!  And she did. 1 score for MOM.  Santa also gave her a pair of leggings that look like jeans and she LOVES them.  1 score for Santa. 

 Now back to these shoes.  I know I'm rambling.  The shoes were plain black (see photo above) and Abby didn't think they were fancy enough (I know don't even tell me she doesn't want bows or dresses or skirts but bling is still a must!) I'll take what I can get I guess.  So I replaced the black cord with silver sparkle ribbon and she is ecstatic!

Happy Daughter, Happy Mom

Trampoline Where Have you Been all my Life?

We got a trampoline about a month ago and I haven't seen my kids since.  They are outside jumping any chance they get.  The neighborhood kids are also enjoying it which is great for me because that means my kids are at our house and not somewhere else.

 This little man LOVES to watch the kids jump through the window.  He yells to them while they play.

Thanksgiving with Tyler's Family

We spent Thanksgiving with Andy's brother Tyler and his Family.  It was nice to be around family and especially this family because we have always lived too far away.  I also attempted a family photo since the woods behind their house were so scenic but alas; someone is always doing something weird :)  Enjoy!

 The cousins had a lot of fun together playing games and pranking Uncle Clark

We went had a picnic and went hiking on Thursday, celebrated Thanksgiving on Friday, and went to the Children's museum on Saturday.  Needless to say it was busy and fun, the kids slept the entire way home...almost.

Fall 2012 Photo Shoot

 Not much to say about these other than taking photos of my kids is So FUN! Ha!  Could you sense the sarcasm?  Note there isn't one of them all facing the camera because they didn't turn out.  Someone was always doing something weird.  I posted a few of the mishaps too :)

Now for some of the Mishaps!

WHY IS TAKING PICTURES SO TORTUROUS!

Halloween 2012 on November 3rd!

Well Hurricane Sandy pushed our Halloween night to November 3rd.  The Township declared that Halloween would be moved and at first I thought it was strange but I guess trick or treating in 40 degree weather without rain is better than 40 degree weather with rain!  The kids didn't seem to mind and I was glad that there was no Trick or Treating on a school night.  Enjoy the many many photos!

 I actually sewed Abby's Costume this year.  No Glue Gun!  Well, that wouldn't be entirely true because there was this one little part of trim that didn't want to stay down and the hot glue gun did the trick.  I even made the belt and quiver.

This ferocious bear was too cute for words.  I just wanted to squeeze him and kiss him all night.

 Watch out all you criminals!  Iron Man Jacob is here to save the day.  He took his super hero duties very seriously with light saber sword in hand too (see last photo)  The kids trick or treated their little hears out while the adults had little party under the heating lamp in the garage.

 This photo was taken with some of our neighbors who the kids play with all the time.

Ward Halloween Party 2012

 Jacob (Iron Man) Abby (Merida from the Disney Movie Brave) Bryson (Abby's Bear)

 It's always a good time at the Ward Halloween Party.  The kids played games and went Trunk or Treating.  We also enjoyed a Hot Dog and Chili Dinner.

 This little bear slept through the entire thing until the end when it came time for Trunk or Treating.  This baby enjoyed his first dumb dumb sucker!  He loved it!