October 31st

Today . . .

1. 5:50 Parker & I up, 7:00 Carson & Cooper up, 7:30 Josh & Emma up

2. Breakfast- Coffee & donuts

3. Kids played, Josh went to Target to get diapers & got the kids some coloring books and stickers

4. Took Parker's Halloween pictures because he was happy, so CUTE!

5. 11:30 Josh went to work

6. Lunch

7. More coloring, I let Emma stay up, watched some Halloween cartoons

8. 2:30 Josh home

9. Josh carved the pumpkins, kids refused to touch the guts

10. Dinner

11. Got costumes on

12. 6:00-7:30 Trick-or-Treating

13. Got home, the kids dumped out their candy & picked one piece to eat

14. Gave Parker a bath, kids bedtime

15. Josh watched the basketball game & I played on the computer

16. Bedtime

Also . . .

1. Happy Halloween! The kids are EXTREMELY excited for tonight!

2. Trick-or-treating was alot of fun. Emma wasn't too sure about it until she saw that first piece of candy! Then, she was very HAPPY. She said thank you & bye to everyone. The kids got a ton of candy!

3. This is the last post like this. I will still post daily, but probably not in as much detail, we'll see.

4. Parker is 12 WEEKS OLD today!

Question of the Day . . .

What is your favorite Halloween/Scary movie or show?

Shannon- It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

Josh- Saw

Carson- Diego's Halloween

Cooper- Spiderman

Pictures . . .

1. Best Buds!

2. The cutest scarecrow I have ever seen!
3. Dress-up box fun!
4. House #1

5. Emma's stash
6. Cooper's stash
7. Carson's Stash

8. Our pumpkins

October 30th

Today . . .

1. 5:45 Parker & I up, 6:15 Carson up, 6:45 Cooper up, 7:15 Josh & Emma up

2. Breakfast, Josh took Carson to school

3. Josh cleaned, Cooper watched a little Hulk then played with Emma

4. Josh picked Carson up

5. Lunch

6. Emma's nap, made rice crispie treats, Josh went to work, the boys colored

7. Emma up, kids played, argued, whined, finally calmed down and colored together

8. Dinner

9. Its Raining!!

10. 7:00 Bedtime, Parker's bath

Also . . .

1. Finally, some rain!!!!!

Question of the Day . . .

What do you like about the rain?

Shannon- I love not feeling guilty about relaxing and staying inside.

Josh-

Carson- "Jumping in puddles"

Cooper- "I not like the rain"

Pictures . . .

1. The cutest little witch
2. So Cute, It's Scary
3. Adorable!
4. Spaghetti, YUM-O!
5. Playing together while Carson is at school

Updating

I'm in the process of changing the blog around.

October 29th

Today . . .

1. 5:45 Parker & I up, 6:20 Carson up, 6:30 Cooper up, 6:45 Josh up, 7:00 Emma up

2. Breakfast- chocolate chip muffins

3. Josh took Carson to school

4. Josh cleaned, watched ESPN, Emma played with her babies, Cooper watched Hulk & played on the computer

5. Josh picked Carson up & got lunch for everyone

6. Lunch, Josh went to work

7. 1:00 Emma's nap, the boys & I put together their GeoTrax set, did some crafts

8. 3:30 Emma up, cleaned up toys, played chase

9. Dinner

10. 5:00 started getting ready for the Harvest Festival at Carson's school

11. 6:00 costumes on and everyone in the car and ready to go

12. 6:00-8:00 Harvest Festival

13. Got home, got everyone into pj's and into bed, spent 45 mins tearing the house apart looking for a pacifier, no luck

Also . . .

1. Harvest Festival: Cooper jumped in the bounce house, Carson was too scared because it was dark, played some games, the boys went on the hayride, ran around in their costumes, Carson talked to his teacher and some of his friends, Josh was still at work, so I took all 4 by myself . . . a first outing with all 4 by myself.

Question of the Day . . .

Pictures . . .

1. Hanging out with mom
2. All Dressed
3. Ready for some fun
4. Trying to push the tree over & climb it
5. All looking but no smiles

Today . . .

1. 5:30 Parker & I up (he was fussy from 3:30-5:30 about every 20-30 mins., no fun!), 6:00 Carson up, 6:30 Cooper up, 6:45 Josh up, 7:00 Emma up

2. Josh got breakfast, took Carson to school

3. Josh cleaned the house, I cleaned the playroom, Cooper played on the computer, Emma played with her dolls

4. Josh picked up Carson

5. Lunch

6. 1:00 Emma's nap, the boys played outside for awhile, did some crafts, played with their guys

7. Dinner and special early treat- oreos & chocolate milk

8. 6:00 Carson & Cooper lined their toys all the way up the stairs, down the hallway, and into their room

9. 6:30 gave Emma a bath in the sink (she loves doing that!)

10. 7:00 Parker's bath, bedtime, cleaned up the kids disaster

11. 7:30 Josh home in time for the first Blazer game (he was just A LITTLE excited!)

12. 10:30 bedtime

Also . . .

1. Parker giggled for the first time today! I was changing his poopy diaper and saying it was stinky, he was full of huge smiles, and then a little giggle! So cute!

2. Basketball season has begun here . . . didn't it just end??? Josh gets very involved in the games, especially when the Blazers play

Question of the Day  . . . 

What is your favorite sport?

Shannon- Football

Josh-

Carson- baseball

Cooper-baseball (he liked Carson's answer)

Pictures . . .

1. Sink Baby

2. Oreo face
3. Extra special treat
4. Mr. Giggles
5. Emma waiting very impatiently for Cooper to get a shirt on so they could play outside

October 27th

Today . . .

1. 6:00 Parker & I up, 6:20 Carson up, 6:45 Cooper up, 7:00 Josh & Emma up

2. Breakfast- halloween chocolate chip muffins

3. Josh took Carson to school

4. Cooper watched "Hulk", lined up his toys, Emma played with her toys, watched Mickey

5. Josh picked up Carson

6. Lunch, Josh went to work, Emma's nap, craft projects

7. Dinner

8. Parker's bath, boys played Superheroes

9. Bedtime

10. 8:00 Josh home

11. 10:30 Bedtime

Also . . .

Question of the Day . . .

Check out these websites . . .

1. Mom-Prenuers - cool website with a list of online stores owned by mom's, great handmade gift ideas

2. Felt Play Food - such a cool idea, Emma would have so much fun with these

3. Very Cute Wall Art- Isn't this adorable?

Pictures . . .

1. Parker's bath
2. Crafts & Babies
3. Josh's ribbons

Today . . .

1. 6:00 Parker & I up, 6:30 Carson up, 6:45 Josh up, 7:00 Cooper up, 7:30 Emma up

2. 6:45 I went grocery shopping

3. Got home, had breakfast

4. Kids played upstairs with their new toys, Halloween shirt pictures, Tea Party, football

5. 12:00 lunch

6. 1:00 Emma's nap, the boys, Josh, and I made chex muddy buddies (YUMMY and addicting!)

7. Emma up, kids played with their toys, did some craft projects, wrestled with Josh, and played with some pumpkins

8. Dinner

9. More wrestling, playing with Emma's babies, Parker's bath

10. Bedtime

Also . . .

1. What I heard today (and most days)- "I'm going to toot on you", "Smell my butt", "You stink", "I tooted" . . . boys, oh what am I in for.

2. Today my nephew Jack turned 2! Happy Birthday Buddy!

3. It's looking like it might rain on Halloween, bummer!

Question of the Day . . .

What was your favorite Halloween costume?

Shannon- cheerleader

Josh- dracula

Carson-

Cooper-

Emma- minnie mouse

Pictures . . .

1. Carson's scary face

2. Only somewhat decent picture of Emma
3. The boys
4. Pumpkin Parker
5. Morning Routine- Carson & Parker watch cartoons while I take a shower
6. Playing with her babies
7. Wrestlemania
8. Muddy buddies

October 25th

Today . . .

1. 5:30 Parker & I up (no bottle again but fussy from 4:30 on), 6:20 Carson up, 6:45 Josh & Cooper up, 7:00 Emma up

2. Breakfast- donuts & coffee (I actually went and got breakfast)

3. 7:45 headed out to Travis AFB

4. 9:00 got to Travis, looked around the BX, each kid got a little special treat

5. 10:30 decided to keep going to San Francisco

6. 12:00 sat down at Boudin's for lunch, played at Ghiradelli Square, played in the sand, then decided it was time to head home

7. 3:00 left San Francisco

8. 5:30 got home, light dinner, kids played with their new toys

9. 6:30 Josh went to play poker with the guys

10. 7:15 Emma went to bed, Parker's bath, the boys watched "Hulk"

11. 9:00 Boys in bed

12. 10:30 Parker & I went to bed

Also . . .

1. Here is what the kids picked out at the BX- Carson- hot wheels monster truck, hulk underwear, Cooper- indiana jones figure, star wars underwear (we'll see if he keeps those clean & dry), Emma- new baby doll that talks, princess tea set

2. It was hot in San Francisco, the hottest I can ever remember it being. There wasn't even a breeze!

3. We had to stop to get cash for the toll and while doing that we discovered a major explosion in Emma's pants & carseat. I think Josh was about to throw-up, but it didn't bother me. I can handle poop but not throw-up, weird, huh?

4. It costs $4 to get into San Francisco and $4 to get out + $14 to park for 2 hours + $30 for lunch . . . lets just say we didn't get a treat this time.

Question of the Day . . .

What is your favorite thing about San Francisco?

Shannon- Ghirardelli Square

Josh- Chowder bread bowls

Carson-

Cooper-

Pictures . . .

1. Ghirardelli Square

2. Miss Attitude
3. Parker's 1st San Fran trip
4. Playing in the sand
5. We only had the single stroller today, but it worked just fine for 2
6. Movie Night- Hulk
7. Tea Party fun
8. Worn out

October 24th

Today . . .

1. 5:30 Parker & I up (no middle night bottle!!!), 5:45 Carson & Josh up, 6:10 Cooper up, 7:00 Emma up

2. Breakfast- Halloween chocolate chip muffins

3. Took Carson to school- Fall Fun Day Party

4. Came home, Cooper played on the computer, Emma played in the sink, did some laundry

5. Picked up Carson, came home, lunch, Emma's nap

6. 5:30 Josh home

7. Parker's bath

8. Bedtime

Also . . .

1. Carson had a great time at his Fall Fun Day party. He got a pumpkin, played games, made cookies, & did a Fall cheer in front of the big kids (K-8).

2. Parker is 11 weeks old today!! Crazy, huh?

Question of the Day . . .

Pictures . . .

1. Computer fun
2. Playing in the sink
3. Carson's answers
4. Carson's VIP board
5. 11 weeks old today!
6. Halloween chocolate chip muffins

October 23rd

Today . . .

1. Parker & I up at 5:30, Josh & Carson up at 6:00, Cooper up at 6:15, Emma up at 7:00

2. Breakfast, off to school

3. Got home, picked up some toys, Cooper played on the computer (the few games he knows how to do without Carson's help), watched "Top Design", colored with Emma

4. Picked Carson up, got home, made lunch

5. 12:45 started getting all 4 ready for the pumpkin patch

6. 1:25 finally ready and in the car

7. 2:00-4:00 Pumpkin patch fun!!

8. Got home, had dinner, the kids colored some, watched some T.V. (they were pretty tired), read their magazines that came in the mail today

9. Gave Parker a bath

10. Bedtime

Also . . .

1. The kids got their magazines today (Nick Jr. & Backyard Adventures). They love every month when they come!

2. Parker has really started sucking on his fist if his pacifier isn't around.

3. I got all my college alumni stuff in the mail along with a bumper sticker and a pin.

4. At the pumpkin patch we checked out the animals, the boys & Josh rode the train, we searched for the biggest pumpkin, had a treat, and then picked out our pumpkins, 1 big & 2 little ones each. It was 85° and hot. It didn't feel like fall at all. We were all red and sweaty!

Question of the Day . . .

What is your biggest fear?

Shannon- throwing up

Josh-small spaces

Carson- being left in the car by himself

Cooper- heights

Emma- strangers

Pictures . . .

1. Trying to reach

2. The one good one of all 3
3. Holding hands
4. Waiting for Dad
5. Doodlepad fun
6. "See Ma, see Ma"
7. Exploring
8. "Look Mom, I'm strong"
9. Resting
10. Tunnel fun
11. Yes, Parker was at the Pumpkin Patch
12. Snack time
13. Not letting go of her baby pumpkin (she liked chewing on it)