Halloween 2011

Halloween 2011 was a little crazy!  First, Matt and I BOTH had jury duty that day which ended up being a whole day event.  I was the "lucky" one...(not) to get called back a 2nd day.  So after that not so fun stuff we rushed home to get the boys ready for trick or treating.

Our little hamburger and Cowboy!

GiGi and her boys!  She got them cute little goodie bags with toys, candy and Elmo balloons!  Pierce even got a new teether!  They loved it!

Aunt Tre Tre was able to come by to see the boys all dressed up and to trick or treat my parents neighborhood.

Parker was so excited to get candy and did great on my parents street.  Once it got dark and we went to Matt's parents house he got a little scared.  I ended up staying inside with the boys while everyone else went out for candy.  Maybe next year we will have better luck!

All 8 cousins (minus Drew)...first time all together in awhile!

After the kids return from trick or treating they always dump their buckets to check out their candy.  Parker soon caught on and did the same!

Checking out his candy!

1st Annual Pumpkin Carving Day!

Matt and Parker started a new tradition this year...carving a pumpkin!  It was so funny so I got lots of pictures and video to capture Parker's first pumpkin!

Matt taught Parker to say "Taking the guts out!"  He wasn't so sure about getting dirty but he endured the mess until I wiped his hands! :)

The finished product...they look so proud!! 

 Side note: see my real "pumpkin" in the background asleep?!

Discussing the fun event...can't wait to do it again next year!!

Our little Hamburger

First of all, Parker LOVES his pre-school.  He has learned so much since starting at RCCA and has had the best time.  We are lucky too because his teacher Ms. Katie is best friends with Amanda (Audrey's Mom)...so we get to see pictures of his day sometimes!  Thanks Amanda for letting me "take" these pictures! :)  Love them!

Parker dressed up as a Hamburger this year.  It was hilarious!!  He was all excited the night before school to dress in his costume.  When we got to school and got out of the car he wanted nothing to do with it until he saw other kids dressed up.  We thought that was hilarious!  Here he is with his class trick or treating other classrooms.

Parker absolutely loves the assistant director, Ms. Susan!! 

This picture cracks me up because he can't sit very well in his hamburger. 

Having fun playing  puzzles with his good friend Audrey!

Parker's pre-school class 2011

Love my little hamburger!

A treat that never happens...Matt and I were able to take Parker to school that day!

Sweet friends!

2011 Pumpkin Patch

Every year since Parker was born we have been going to this pumpkin patch.  This year was so much fun because he actually knew what a pumpkin patch was!  Thanks to his Elmo movies!

We have a hard time getting him to smile sometimes when he is too busy doing other things! Ha!

I love that they have this every year so that we can see how much are boys are growing!  Parker is 2 years and 5 months in the top picture and in the bottom picture he is 5 months.

 He loved pretending to buy pumpkins at the pumpkin stand

 Pierce can't really sit up yet so it was hard to get his picture.  Plus, it was getting hot outside!  Only in Texas is anyone sweating at the end of October!

Happy Fall to everyone!!

Pierce is 6 months old!

6 months.....really??! Yes we have a blond hair blue eyed boy on our hands!!  We just hope his eyes stay that color!!!  You are asking yourself how? Matt was blond when he was young and my grandfather on my Dad's side was blue eyed!  So yes it can happen! :)

Oh I just LOVE that smile of his...I squeeze those cheeks everyday!  He is a happy baby and gives lots of smiles and laughs!  I am sure one day he will use his cute smile to his advantage! :)

Below is Parker at 6 months...now I will officially agree that my children look nothing alike!!

 This sweet boy rolls all over the place!  I can put him down run into the other room and when I come back he is on the opposite side of the room!  Pierce weighs 18.5 lbs (75th%) and is 28.5 inches long(95%)!  He has eaten carrots, cereal, pears, bananas and sweet potatoes!  Boy does he love his food and if I try to eat first he throws a fit!

I wish I could say he sits up as good as he is in this picture but he hasn't mastered it quite yet.  Pierce says DaDa, babbles alot and loves to blow bubbles!

Another thing he loves is these cute little toes!  They must be a good teether because he chews on the all the time!  Pierce also loves to give me big slobbery kisses...I will take all I can get! :)

Parker always says "My turn"...love these two!!

Happy 6 months to our precious baby boy!  Here's to the next 6 months that will bring all new changes and a lot of fun!!

World Series 2011

Matt, Shane and Don have been Cardinals fans since they lived in St. Louis when Matt was young.  The night the Cardinals won the NCLS game Matt told me "You know I HAVE to see my favorite two teams play...this will never happen again".  I agreed and sent him on a plane to St. Louis for Game 1!

They were freezing cold but had a great time!!  What a awesome memory for them to share!

Even though our poor Rangers lost it was a great run!  We are not a family that watches a lot of baseball games on TV but this World Series we were hooked!  Maybe the 3rd time is charm...right Rangers??!!  Congrats to the Cardinals! 

P & P Photos

RCCA Fall Festival

Parker's pre-school had their Annual Fall Festival last weekend.  He had fun of course running around with his friend Audrey.  They played in the bounce house, the playground and did a few games to earn candy. 

I was really shocked that he actually went in the bounce house and bounced.  Once he was in he didn't want to come out!

Pierce enjoying people watching

Parker trying out the bean bag toss

Audrey and Parker get to play together 3 days a week.  Every time we get ready for school he says "Go see Audrey?"  They play really well together, which Amanda and I have been friends since we were their age!  Parker and Audrey will hopefully stay buds for a long time just like their Mommies!

Parker and Audrey with their teacher, Mrs. Katie!  We had a rough start with all the teacher changes but then Mrs. Katie was hired and we were so excited!!  She is great with the kids and they love her!  I have known her for a few years through Amanda so it's nice knowing our kids are well loved at school.

Mommy was busy chasing Parker so Daddy got to hang out with this little guy!

I love my P man! 

What a great way to start off the fall season! 

My silly Boys

Oh how I love my boys!