Cousin Amy

My beautiful cousin, who just moved to Chicago, decided to stop at our house on the way to her boyfriend's family's house in Boston. They were traveling there for Thanksgiving and we were glad to have them for the 17 hrs that they got to stay. She is always fun to be around and the kids love her. Here she is working her magic and putting Carson to sleep...

We also got to spend more time with her boyfriend Mike, that we love to harass. He is always a good sport about it. He even held Carson! I made him take this picture to prove to all the family back home that kids do like him! After spending more time with him I don't think I can randomly tease him anymore. He is a pretty cool guy. Thanks for coming to see us Cousin Amy! We love you!

Artists and Biters

Lately I have been really struggling with Kendall to contain her creative juices to paper. She insists on coloring on anything that is near the pen/marker/pencil in her precious little hand! I don't think she intentionally wants to color on things she shouldn't, it's just a really bad habit she has gotten into. Here is some of her latest artwork.


My carpet...

Her sister's bed...

Her closet...

My table...

Thank heaven for Mr. Clean Magic Eraser because it really is magic.

We have managed to get through our first 2 children without them hitting or biting others. Let's just say the 3rd time is the charm. Does this adorable little boy look like he would bite you?

He has six teeth now and loves to use them when he is excited about something. Mostly on me and occasionally on his sisters. Never on other children and never on Matt. It must be some guy code. At least he doesn't bite just to bite yet and I hope it never gets to that point.

What We Woke Up To...

Our first real snowfall is here! We have had some dustings but nothing that stuck. It's always beautiful to see snow on the ground the first few times. Then I feel like all I see is white for the next 5 months and I start to look like The Hulk pumpkin we have outside



I'm going to enjoy this while it lasts.

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween Everybody! This year we have a Gabriella from High School Musical 2. Isn't she beautiful? :)

 

Please meet Sleeping Beauty. She has awakened from her nap to take on the block and see if she can get the most candy. Isn't she stunning? :)

 

Next we have the Incredible Hulk. He is in search of his first candy bar. He can't be contained! Everybody run!

 

I have proof that Elvis is still alive and he's right here in East Amherst, NY. Shhhh. Don't tell anybody :)

 

Now the Sicky Witch of the East. She is on the mend but you never know what she has spiked the punch with or put in your Stew. :)