Gift of the Irish

Jerry and I spent last weekend in Southbend, Indiana and attended a Notre Dame football game (much more on that later!!!). As we were walking through the unbelievably large bookstore, Jerry spotted something he HAD TO HAVE for the kids. It's the book called "Let's Go, Irish". It's the same setup as "Hello, Big Red" (which happens to be both kids' favorite book.....maybe because Jerry forced it on them nightly as babies!!). He was super excited to be able to read it to them Sunday evening before bed.
There's just something about Jerry reading to both kids that absolutely melts.my.heart, and makes me fall even more in love with him.

Spook E. Face

The kiddos and Jerry carved the pumpkin this evening. Anniston wanted a SCARY face, so Jerry went to work. This was the first year that T-man participated, and he was hilarious!

Here's the kids with Spook E. Face (Anniston wanted to name it Alicia--some girl off Diego? My actual response to her was, "Seriously, Anniston....that's really not a pumpkin name is it?" So now my question to myself is, "is there really such a thing as a pumpkin name?" hmmm.....)
BEWARE: This next pic is VERY SCARY!!

Treyson digging out the "guts"

Anniston LOVED the slimy feel of the "guts"

Ok, so the hilarious part of T-man: He HATED sticking his hand into the pumpkin to pull out any seeds and stringy stuff (aka: guts). He would stick his hand in there, get out the tiniest handful, and flick it all of quickly and be saying, "Yuck" while doing so. He definitely did NOT like the feel of it. yet, he would do it several times....maybe he thought it would feel different the next time?? Who knows! He cracks us up!

Happy Halloween!!

Pumpkin Patch

We headed to a local pumpkin patch last weekend. The kids enjoyed the place....Jerry and I thought it was a rip-off personally. We LOVED the pumpkin patch we went to last year, and I think we'll make the 45 minute drive up into Missouri next fall!
Anniston and Treyson inside the "petting area"

Trying to get smiles with Dadoo--FAILED!

The kiddos had a blast running down the wood chip pile:

I just love the tongue coming out the side of T's mouth...just like Jerry when he's concentrating really hard.

Catching a ride through the corn maze:

T was our map holder/guide.....SCARY!

These two were pushing 5:00 PM without a nap....we'll never intentionally make that mistake again :)

I'm surprised Anniston actually touched this goat. She's scared of most dogs. She had a slight panic attack when we first walked into the area, but then warmed up...kind of!

I think T would have gone around grabbing tails and poking eyeballs had we let him---NO FEAR!!

Sneak Peek of our Family pictures

We had family pics taken by Jessica Ritchie on Monday evening. Although there was a 50% chance of rain, the weather was just PERFECT for us!! Hooray! There are 4 pics of us--kind of a sneak peek--and the rest will be available for us in another week or so.

Enjoy! Have a great Wednesday!!

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Anniston's ramblings

.....Jerry and I seriously should throw away our TV and any other forms of entertainment....

Anniston (in the back of the car): "Meany, Miney, Mo" (as in eeny, meany, miney, mo...catch a tiger by the toe...). "Mommy, now, when I say 'meany, miney, mo', I'm not saying that you are mean even though I'm saying 'meany'.

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Anniston: "Mommy when I grow up I'm going to be a cat lady"
Mommy: "What does that mean?"
Anniston: "You know, I'll be a lady that can sell cats. And I know that you don't like boy cats, so you just need to get one with a bow in her hair. I will put bows only in girl cats, not boy cats"

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Anniston: "Oh, no Bubby, you just spilled on your shirt. It's alright Buddy, Mommy is good at washing our clothes"

(This was said in the back of the car this morning as we were snacking from Gymnastics to the Library)

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We don't let Anniston watch Hannah Montana. Not that there's anything super-wrong with her, but Jerry and I just don't feel that her show/music is appropriate for a 4 year old. So there's a Mexican business on HWY 71 that has these random towels hanging outside (I assume they sell them).

Anniston: "Mommy, I'm very sorry that those people have a Hannah Montana blanket (even though it's a towel....I don't bother) hanging up."
Mommy: "It's ok Anniston. Hannah Montana is OK for older kids"
Anniston: "So, are you saying that I can watch Hannah Montana when I grow up?"
Mommy: "Well, we'll just have to see....possibly though."
Anniston: "Ok, Mommy, how about when I'm 60. Will I be a teenager then?"
Mommy: "No Anniston, you'll be a grandmother then."
Anniston: "Will that be old enough to watch Hannah Montana?"

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Apparently Skechers has these "twinkle toe" shoes that are ALL THE RAGE with kids. Anniston has several friends that have these. (Think Converse shoes that are colorful, blinged out, and twinkle as you walk) Anniston has been wanting some, but to me they are still so gaudy. So I'm trying to hold out. I was shoe shopping on Zappos for her winter boots, and ran across "twinkle toe" boots that aren't near as gaudy...in fact they're pretty cute, so I ordered them. So the box comes to the front door while we're at work/school. We opened the box, and Treyson's shoes were on top. She was so excited for his new shoes, and then I started to lift the paper off to open up her box.

Anniston: "Twinkle toes, twinkle toes, twinkle toes!!!!" (imagine a giddy 4 year old jumping in circles, clapping, and saying this!!)
Jerry: "Anniston, how on earth did you know these were twinkle toes?" (after all she can't read!)
Anniston: "I am smart Dadoo. I got smart at school."

later that evening as I was tucking her into bed....

Anniston: "Mommy, I am so proud of you for getting me my twinkle toe boots" (and then she squeezed my neck real tight and grabbed my cheeks--like an old great aunt--and kissed my lips! haha)


(I hope to have new pics to post soon....we're having family pictures made TODAY!)

A little number from Treyson....

CHICAGO! (The Wedding)

Here is the whole reason for our trip.....my beautiful cousin Jennifer and her handsome hubby Jamie! Her dress was gorgeous!

A sweet moment by Anniston and Treyson

Anniston was hungry!

T was hungry and tired!!

Mommy, Dadoo, Melissa, Todd, Courtney, and Scott

Out on the dance floor jumping around

My sweet little girl!

Treyson being a crazy dancer!

Anniston slow dancing with another little girl she met there. It was HILARIOUS!!!

Anniston letting Mommy twirl

Mommy dancing with my handsome little boy!

PaPa got a really good workout dancing with our kiddos! Thanks PaPa :)

This picture makes me think Treyson's wanting to say, "mommy please take me home....it's 2 hours past my bedtime!"

Dancing? or ring-around-the rosie??

Treyson "gettin' down".....bouncing with his hands on his knees