October Madness -- October 26, 2011

 I have to pat Ethan on the back as he tried to help me get ready to leave the house one morning.  He got dressed, brushed his teeth, put styling gel on his hair.  And he styled Dylan's hair too!  Below Dylan is sporting a mohawk.  Unfortunately the hair do didn't last, I tried to wash it out but there was so much gel that his hair was hard and flatten.

 Pictured below is my little monster crawling around the floor.  My camera was too slow and I couldn't capture his facial reaction to his hat.  This was taken at a Halloween Party.

Friday Night Lights! 

Last Friday, our family decided to go out and root for the Lake Worth Bullfrogs.  Both boys were so excited to see the bright lights, the cheer leaders and of course the band.  All this reminded me of my high school days.  We got to enjoy the game a little past half time.  Dylan wanted to crawl all over the stadium seats and he would only stop to clap with the cheerleaders when they chanted.  We indulged in nachos, popcorn, & sodas.  This is probably a typical Friday night for most but this was a real treat for my family.  The best part of this all was the beginning of the third quarter.  The fans are invited to walk on the field and line up along the tunnel and cheer the bull frogs on.  Ethan felt so big and proud being on the sidelines.

Happy 21st Birthday Alyssa!

Yep our beautiful girl is growing up.  We are so proud of what she has become.  She was surprised by her family, David's Family and close friends.  We had dinner at BooRays a tasty Cajun Place.  She had lots of gifts but the best gift I thought was a sweet necklace that the boys gave her.  It was a ring shaped pendent on a thin chain.  The ring was in graved with "A sister is a forever friend".  We couldn't stay to have a drink at the bar with her because we were past the boys bed time but we promise to take a rain check.

  

  "May you live life fully, find happiness in the little things, follow all your dreams, always realize how truly beautiful you are and never forget  how much you're loved!

Alyssa  & David...the love birds.

Halloween Party I -- October 21, 2011

Halloween Party Number 1. 

We were fortunate to be invited to many Halloween Parties this year.  This past Friday I helped host the Halloween Party for the MOMs Club.  The kids had so much fun.  The kids were greeted with bag crafts at the table when they walked in and lots of orange balloons on the floor.  Then we had a wide variety lunch spread to go with some yummy desserts. We set up five games, a dance contest and best costume prizes.  Oh and best part for me was we got free tooth brushes that were sponsored by my dentist office.  Here are a couple of pictures of my kiddos.

Making Pumpkins with Friends

I haven't been a great blogger this year.  I have great intentions in posting once a week but that doesn't always happen.  We have tons of stuff on our plates these days.  At least two days a week we are at the ball fields practicing or playing a game.  I absolutely love being on the ball field and took note that the next 15 - 20 years we will be busy watching the boys play ball.  

We have also been cheering on the TEXAS RANGERS as they conquer the playoffs.  It's annoying yet thrilling to see all three boys cheering, giving high gives, and yelling, (which only accelerates when the Rangers are getting closer to the 9th inning).  

My Homemade Pumpkin!

Just this past week Dylan starting saying "Momma."  It's even more exciting to see him say Momma when we prompt him.  We were also excited to see Dylan finally clap his hands.  He has reached a couple of milestones this week and makes me realize and a little sad that he is growing up fast.  I really need to get on the ball and plan his first Birthday Party.  It needs to be super special for my my little Sugar Bear.

On October 11th, we were invited to decorate Pumpkins with Friends. Ethan is learning to be self-sufficient in making his crafts without mommy's help.  It's hard for me to guide or give Ethan's directions and stand next to him while he makes his craft.  Ethan has really made me proud these days in taking the lead and getting things done.  For instance glueing his ideas on the pumpkin.  (other days he'll make himself useful and grab a snack off the shelf or from the fridge, or getting dressed which really helps me out when I'm busy with Dylan.  

I love you Ethan Bo-Bo Head!