October

Because all you really care about are pictures anyways......

Couponing?

I know this is totally random - but have you ever thought of couponing? I'm toying with the idea. I know, don't laugh at me! But, if you have ever thought of it - here is a GREAT giveaway that is happening... http://balancingeverything.com/2010/11/05/enter-to-win/.

I'm hoping to win this - http://www.momsaves.com/couponbindershop

Random

This picture makes me actually laugh out loud. I love Campbell's facial expression. Too funny! They were all playing on the floor the other night and I couldn't resist the photo opp. :-)

Campbell has been joining us at the dinner table for the last week or so. We give her something to try to get in her mouth every once in awhile. She hasn't been very successful actually getting anything in there as of yet. But she sure looks cute sitting there.

And here is a sneak peak of a certain little ones' halloween costume. I didn't make one because I really have my doubts that I'll be able to get it done. But it is so darn cute!!!

Back to school

3rd Grade.

How is the world did THAT happen. Well, however it happened, here we are. At the start of another school year. So, these pictures weren't actually taken on the "first" day of school. It was raining the first day of school and Kaelyn chose to wear the baggiest pair of sweatpants she had that day so we chose to take pictures of the "third" day of school instead. LOL Ah, the joys of homeschooling. She chose to wear her backpack so looked official. And a long sleeve shirt and flip flops. But, whatever. We didn't actually do any school shopping this year so I guess I can't blame her for not having a new sporty outfit to wear for beginning of the school year pictures.

So, we're back to the routine of school. Even Cooper is doing some work this year. Here he is doing his matching game. He looks like he's being tortured by the expression on his face, but I promise that he wasn't. :-) I think he was actually saying the letter "e". Sure, let's go with that....

And here's my three beautiful children. This is my new favorite picture. Man, am I blessed beyond measure.

A little family trip

Last weekend we took a trip to Portland to visit family. It was a wild ride, with lots of chaos, but fun nonetheless. The kids always have a great time with the grandparents (these are Kaelyn's birthfather's parents, whom we see quite regularly).

Here we are headed off on the great adventure. Excited and ready to go early, early in the morning!

Kaelyn and Cooper shared a bed. I think they slept in the most luxurious bed they will EVER sleep in while on this trip. It was so soft and cushy with a silk comoforter. Trust me, I was petrified they would ruin it, but they didn't! :-)
Cooper got to ride the tractor with Grandpa Bob. He (Cooper, although I'm sure Bob was too) was in HEAVEN. He wanted to ride that thing over and over and over again. Perfect for little boys.
Grandma Chris got in all her Campbell snuggles. I love this picture of them!

And Kaelyn and Cooper got their fill of playing in the mud and sand. This little park is just down the street from Chris and Bob's. Every year we go there and they are always forbidden to play in the little water feature there because it makes such a mess. This year we got smart and embraced the mess. We let them put on their swim suits and get as messy and gross as they wanted to. Of course, they had to be hosed off in the freezing cold hose before being let in the house, but they didn't really mind.

One reason they didn't mind getting hosed off is because it meant that they could then head upstairs to Grandma Chris' big bathtub. Believe it or not, this was only 2 tbsps of soap!!!

But, alas, the weeend had to come to an end. We drove back in the dark of night because it was easier for all of us. And no traffic. I love this picture in contrast to the very first picture. :-)