Rainy day art- two perspectives!

ABC's and 1,2,17's

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ehgbqkT--0



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHYa1SYQG-g

PUMPKIN CRAZY!

I have gone a bit overboard with pumpkins this season! We currently have 18 (that’s right) pumpkins throughout our house inside and out in all shapes, colors, and sizes! And I have plans for more! Somebody STOP ME!

Our pumpkin patch family tradition! Everyone chooses a pumpkin or three!

Let the jack-o-lantern creating begin!! Daddy uses the knife...

Mommy scoops the goo... (kids are supposed to be helping here, but Keira won't touch it and Quinn ran out the room screaming when he saw Daddy cut the top off the pumpkin)

He changed his mind when he found out that pumpkins don't bite!

Keira and Elmo enjoy the glowing face!

Q's Do's

We have had so much fun "styling" Quinn's hair. Here you see him with his rock star look- and Daddy helping him play his air guitar!



And here's his bear head look.

K and the Beanstick

We took a trip out to one of Daddy’s soybean fields so the kids could see a little of what he has been up to the past few weeks. It’s harvest time and I am constantly trying to explain to the kids why they don’t see Daddy as much during this time. Keira was one serious scientist out in the field. She examined the beans, loved popping the beans out like she does with edamame, and listened carefully as Daddy explained all about his beans. Future research scientist? MAYBE! She carried around one big plant and called it her “beanstick.” They had an up close look at the beans and the combines. Thanks for the tour Daddy!

Little Party Animals!

Keira and Quinn were both invited to a birthday party for their friend Tristan who turned three! The party was held at the gymnastics center and was a perfect location for a small group of energetic toddlers. Complete with bounce house, trampoline, foam pit, fire truck cake, firefighter hats, and super cool treat bags, the kids had a fabulous time! I noticed that going to a three year olds’ birthday party is completely different from the party for the two year old. Keira and the other toddlers played, sat in chairs, enjoyed cake and “conversation” followed by each toddler in turn giving their gifts to Tristan, helping him open them, and then pure excitement for him after each was opened. No fighting over toys and each seemed to understand that it was Tristan’s special day! Of course Quinn proceeded to run all over the place like a little maniac but he is ONLY 1 ½! So hooray for the birthday party friend invites! We all had a wonderful time!