School Carnival (in part)

Rachel was ecstatic to go to the carnival! Brett was glad he could go for a short while, but when he left for work, he accidentally took the camera with him, which is why it took so long to post. He finally remembered to bring it home:):) We started at our class booth: The Treasure Chest! Jayden and mom right before she pulled out some treasure! The wicked witch and her hat stealer: dad! Pretty cute, uh? Rachel's most favorite booth: basketball. I never knew she liked it so much! bean bag toss Rachel fishing so of course Jayden had to follow! Rachel on the cake walk. After playing this game multiple times throughout the day, she finally won!! Bouncy house time! I love happy kids! This is a friend of mine at the hair color booth. Rachel went later to get her hair colored. You'll have to wait to see what color it is on the trick or treat post...since the camera disappeared! Tossing the ring on corn. I'm glad Rachel only played this and won once. The prize: a liter of pop. Seriously????? Rachel getting me some cotton candy. I shared of course. Once Jayden figured out how yummy it was she just kept stuffing it in her mouth!! Too cute! After 3 hours!!!!! Rachel was finally ready to go home! We all took a little rest before trick or treating!

Pumpkin carving fun!

Halloween morning came and our pumpkins still were not carved...so we quickly carved them before Rachel's school carnival! The girls waiting for dad to cut the top off so they could get busy! Jayden thought she would try using a spoon to hurry the process to no avail. success! Time to dig the guts...this is seriously my FAVORITE part!!! It grosses Rachel out! Rachel carefully pulling seeds out while Jayden stirs them up:) Brett starting on Rachel's pumpkin. I start mine, I mean Jayden's:) The final product: I was supposed to have a vampire pumpkin but I don't think I carved too well. I get impatient! Rachel's heart and triangle eye pumpkin. Where did all those little pumpkins come from you ask? Suffice to say, our pumpkins got BUSY!!!

Kindergarten Party!

Preface: Today I was at the park with an amazing friend and I commented on some cute pictures on her blog. She replied saying she would have put more on there but she didn't want to post too many pictures. I asked her "you mean like me?" No comment. Here's to you Emily! I was mostly in charge of this party since no one else wanted to:):) The girls had a great time and I can't wait for the Holiday party! Rachel's teacher Mrs Ryan. I love catching people off guard. She wasn't too pleased with the outcome or the fact that I told her it was going on my blog, but she's a good sport! I know this isn't the greatest photo, but I love the fact that Jayden fits right in with the rest of the class. The other siblings clung to their moms, but Jayden was ready to learn, or play:) Rachel's class photo. Notice the cool treasure chest poster in the background: Brett mostly made that and then I had the kids decorate it with jewels. It was for our booth at the carnival. It turned out sooo cute!! Rachel seriously could not contain her excitement! Rachel and her best friend Julia heading out on the school parade. The class coming back from the parade and ready to play at their stations! Station one: fall tree lunch bags to carry home thier goodies from the day. station two: bean bags and bowling (more to come) Station three: decorating sugar cookies and then eating them with juice. (who thought if this sugar station? wasn't me:)) Jayden partaking of the sugar. Rachel too of course! Station four: Rachel decorating her Halloween card (not my fav. station) station five: pumpkin story books. Rachel of course finds the need to talk while working! Beautiful Dorothy! Dorothy and mom! Rachel pumpkin bowling! I find it interesting that when a sibling comes to class they are the most sought after child in the room. Rachel felt the need to protect Jayden. It was really sweet!

Jump, Jump!

I almost forgot to blog these!!! I'll do it quickly so we can get back to Halloween:):):) These are unfortunately in no particular order:):):) We went to Jump Planet with some of Rachel's friends from school when they had a day off. Jayden invited her friend Jack to come play too! Jayden and Jack FINALLY enjoying themselves on the bouncy toys! I love this picture! Brett was getting Jack to laugh and enjoy his jumping time! Jayden not crying: good sign! Rachel loves this place! Go Rachel! Go Jayden! Goofy Rachel! Rachel and mom: Oh yes, I enjoy my time here:):):) Jayden and Dad: she was NOT happy about this. A little unsure Brett ready for the obstacle course... He made it, just a little out of sorts! Jayden with dad and Jack with Emily. I think the parents enjoyed this slide more than the kids! Til next time Jump Planet!