Halloween 2008!

I know, it has almost been a week since Halloween and I'm just getting around to posting about it, but that's just the way it goes when you don't have internet at home - so bear with me...

It was a very enjoyable evening.  We ate an early dinner and then we were off to "trunk or treat" at the old Academy parking lot.  First Baptist Texas had activities and lots of candy for the kids. It was fun, seeing people you know and playing all the games.  

Carson's cup of tea!

I don't think Luke knew what to expect!

Natalia and her friend from school

Later, we drove by Grannie and Papaw's house to show off the costumes and to get more candy.  As expected, Luke fell asleep on the way to Grannie's house.

When we got home, we thought the kids were going to go straight to bed, but we were wrong.  There was so much going on on our street, that Carson and Natalia decided that they were not done trick-or-treating, so we walked down our street.  Natalia said, "mama, this is my favorite way to trick-or-treat because we get to talk to people we know."  Funny, she never mentioned anything about ALL the extra candy they were getting.  

After knocking on every possible door (where the porch light was on), we headed back home.  As soon as we got inside, we heard the door bell.  Didn't quite understand - our porch light was off.  Finally, to my surprise, the kids decided that it would be fun to "sell" our candy.  Anyway,  they truly enjoyed this part and I did too!

Natalia and Carson "selling" candy

Spending Time with Freund

Lately we've been spending a lot more time with Freund.  That's all good, but drinking water from his bowl is where we HAVE to draw the line.  I hate posting this because my poor Dad and Mom are probably going to get a heart attack and will let me know about it.  I'm sure Dave's Dad will also have a very hard time with this, but will probably not say much.

Yesterday, I was in the kitchen while the boys were playing in the backyard with Freund.  All of a sudden, I look out the kitchen window, and do you know what I saw?  Carson and Luke leaning over Freund's bowl.  I didn't actually see them take a drink, but I asked them if they had drank some water out of it and they say yes.  I hope they are lying to me.  Just this once, please let it be a lie!!!

Letter from Natalia

A few weeks ago, we had our first PTA meeting.  All the kids wrote a note for their parents. Here is the letter Natalia wrote to us:

For those of you who cannot understand what she wrote, or are wondering if that's really what she wrote, here is the translation:

"Mom and Dad I love you.  You are the best Mom and Dad.  

I will never run away from you.  I love you."

What?!  I just don't get it.  ~Anyway, the highlight of the night though was finding out that she got all A's for the first 6 weeks!  Way to go Natalia!  

Potty Training with Wall-E

Here are the kids talking to Wall-E after Luke successfully used the toilet!  

I wonder why Dora and Barney sound very similar to Wall-E.

Just the Beginning of The Hardy Boys Series

These were Dave's books while growing up, and now Dave is making sure his kids are exposed to them.  (Thanks Grannie for saving all these books for all these years!)  

Natalia hated it when it was time to stop reading.  She just wanted to know what was going to happen next and she was so worried about the man with the red wig.  She is really starting to enjoy suspense novels.  Carson was just convinced that he was Frank.

I'm glad Dave read this book to them because I enjoy books like The Secret Garden, Ann of Green Gables and stuff like that.  Poor Carson, he really needs Daddy to save him from these kind of books.  If he doesn't watch out, he'll be reading Little Women soon.

Luke's 3rd Birthday Party!

I'm telling you, I had the perfect birthday party all planned out, until Luke said, "No, me want a Wall-E party!"  I tried to convince him that a Cowboy party would be so much fun.  

Anyway, here are some pictures of his party...

He had a blast! A big thanks to all of you who helped Luke celebrate!

Luke's Special Day

The "Happy Birthday" banner, we use for every birthday, was hanging on the doorway.   His gifts, from us, were on the table waiting...  I was in the kitchen preparing a special birthday breakfast when Luke woke up.  Luke looked so pleased when he realized that it was his special day.  We ate breakfast on special Wall-E plates.  After breakfast, he opened his gifts.  

Luke was opening his gifts, while Carson wished Papaw a Happy Birthday!

It was a crazy day.  His birthday party was the next day (Saturday, October 4th).  So on Friday, we had to get things ready.  A big thanks to Elizabeth who helped me prepare for the big day.  

Luke enjoys helping getting the house ready for his party.

After a long day of a lot of work, we headed to Papaw and Grannie's house to celebrate Papaw's and Luke's birthday with a yummy dinner and cake, of course.

Singing "Happy Birthday" to Papaw and Luke.

Overall, it was a great day.  I just can't believe my baby is 3 already.  How did this happen????