Halloween Costumes

Since we didn't go to the parade in Grandma's neighborhood this year, I didn't get an opportunity to take photos of the kids in the their costumes. I've learned that right before trick-or treating is way too busy, and usually dark, and now that Charlotte is in school I can't get photos of the three of them during the day. Tuesday was in the 60's which was a nice change, so after ballet we got changed and went to take some photos before the sun set. My normal lens I use is broken so I had to use my alternative lens which I don't love. Nevertheless, the pictures came out not too terribly. 

The kids are going with an insect theme this year. We usually let Charlotte decide what she wants to be and the others follow. Caroline is just starting to have a say so next year will be interesting! Charlotte is a purple butterfly, Caroline a ladybug and Killian is a bumblebee! Killian's tolerance for being outside and not being held was fading. It was 5pm and dinner time and he was kind of grouchy, but we just went with it. 

Happy Halloween from our little "bugs"!

Carving Pumpkins

Last night after we put Killian to bed the girls, Chris and I carved pumpkins! We made a few changes from years past, one being doing it inside! With Charlotte in school all day, and Chris working it makes it hard to find the daylight to carve outside. It is also cold. Our weekends have been busy and we didn't want the pumpkins to rot before Halloween so last night was the night! We also only got pumpkins for the kids this year. Since they can't actually carve, and they are mediocre gut scoopers, Chris and I do most of the work. Chris wasn't pleased with the fact that I told him we weren't going to do pumpkins but I think when we were done in less than 2 hours he was slightly relieved! We also somehow managed to have Charlotte forget all about roasting pumpkin seeds! Today when we got home we threw on the kids Halloween shirts and took a family picture and some daylight pictures of the pumpkins. Killian thought the pumpkins were lots of fun and loved taking the top off and sticking his hand through his pumpkins eyes. Luckily they only have one more day to last!

 

 (a photo without the dog for those blog readers who don't like the dog in their picture...)

He walks!

Wednesday after school, we stopped by Dr. Katie's so the kids could get an adjustment. I mentioned to her that Killian just wouldn't walk and she gave him an awesome adjustment, hips and all!

We came home 20 minutes later, he walked! (I did bribe him with Taylor Swift's Shake It Off video on the TV!).

(Has nothing to do with walking but, Caroline has been removing the couch cushions and creating her own gym. They all love it!)

Killian walked a little bit once Chris got home, and then rested up for another day of practice. Thursday he tried some more, and made slight progress!!

We are getting there, he still prefers to crawl as he is SUPER fast, but hopefully in another week he will be full on walking!

School Fall Festival

Today Charlotte's school had their annual fall festival. It was a lot of fun and turned out to be a great afternoon for it! Charlotte is dressing up as a super cute purple butterfly this year! Chris was in charge of the obstacle course and Charlotte was so happy to help him, It was a big hit!

The kids loved the bounce house this year. I still remember all the years no one would go in it because they were afraid, my how times have changed!

Charlotte and Delaney hung out together

most of the afternoon and had a great time.

Mimi and Grandma came to help with the babies as Chris and I were going in all directions! Once Caroline and Killian got up from their naps they joined us at school. Caroline made the cutest little ladybug, while she actually wore her costume that is!

A great time was had by all!