Ohio Weather

This morning I started to go through all of Harper's clothes. I needed to get the warm clothes in her dresser and the summer clothes packed away. I came across some heavy winter clothes. She was thrilled to try them on for me. While going through these clothes I realized what type of outfits I need to pack in a few weeks for Ohio. Texas winter and Ohio winter are so different. Harper tried all morning to figure out the mittens. She kept trying to eat them. I found a pair of small pink boots that probably will not fit her next week. Brady wanted to know where his boots were, and was getting pretty upset because I did not have a pair for him.

Christmas Picture

I have been trying all morning to get a good Christmas picture for our cards. The kids however, had a different plan in mind. I got some great shots of each of them, just not together. This has been my battle since Harper was born. They will not sit together long enough to get a good picture. Oh well... we had fun trying.

As for the Christmas card... you'll have to wait to see what I chose.

Harper not cooperating

Hanging ornaments... will not look at me

playing with ornaments... will not look at me

Buckeye House

Last weekend was the last game of the Ohio State Buckeye's 2008 season. As we do every Saturday, we all get dressed in our Buckeye attire and cheer on Coach Tressel and his gang. Josh and I watch the pre-game parties and tailgating that goes on and have fond memories when we used to be there. It was fun, but I am much more happier with our new "tailgating" routine.

What shall we do this Saturday???

Lazy week

We had a pretty lazy week. We went to a couple of play dates and just hung out. Josh has been out of town all week so it has just been me and the kids. A little while ago, when Brady would fall down or bump something he would tell me he has a boo boo. I would always kiss it and he would then say "it's all better". This has been our routine. Now when he falls he calls me "mama doctor, I got boo boo, I need kiss" So last night, I tucked him in, read him a story and gave him a kiss and said, "goodnight, my Brady, love you." As I was walking out the door he says, "love you mama doctor, goodnight"

Yesterday, I heard screaming from the playroom. I ran to see what was going on and I found Harper stuck in the baby swing. Both her and Brady know they can not fit in the swing. They have been putting all of Harper's dolls in the swing. I never thought she would try to swing herself.

Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Sunday November 2, 2008

We try to go out to breakfast as often as possible on Sundays. This Sunday Josh went into the office early to get some work finished. Brady and Harper love pancakes and I thought why should this Sunday be any different. I made them pancakes for breakfast and put chocolate chips in them to add a little fun. Brady ate his fine, Harper on the other hand made a huge mess. She normally makes a mess eating but this was way beyond any other mess she has made. There were chocolate chips smooshed all through her hair. I had to give her a bath after breakfast. What a day we had. Next Sunday I think we'll go out or I'll make "plain" pancakes. LOL

Halloween Party

Brady in the bounce house

This past weekend was my Mom's club Halloween Party! We had so much fun. The kids played and I painted faces. There was awesome food and prizes for the kiddos. My girlfriend had it at her house and it was so nice. She has a great place for parties, so much room. The kids did not want to leave and Brady kept asking to go back and play. What a great way to spend our Saturday.

Halloween

Brady not feeling too well

Harper eating all the candy

Brady trying to steal another piece

We had a tough week of Halloween. We were all sick, every single one of us had a bad cold. We went out and got costumes for the kids and Brady was going to be Thomas the Train and Harper a witch. Brady would not put his costume on. I tried all sorts of bribes and things and still a no go. He just kept on saying "No Thomas, Sorry mama" I of course let it go, we will have many more Halloween costumes in the future to argue over. But because he would not dress up, he could not go trick or treating dressed as a 2 yr. old child. He was fine with that, he would of rather stayed and helped Josh and I pass out treats to the other kids. (and eat the candy himself)

Kids playing

This is what our 5 days were like when we had company. It was awesome to see the kids have such fun together!

Missing Family

This past weekend my sister and brother-in-law and nephew came to visit us! We had a wonderful time! I can not believe how big my nephew Jack is getting and how much he resembles my dad. It was so good to see Kerri. I miss her so much. You do not realize how much you miss someone until they come and visit you, and then you have to say goodbye all over again. It is like a double-edged sword! And I do not realize how much I miss "home" (Ohio) until someone from "home" comes to visit. This is my favorite time of year in Ohio, I love the fall! All the colors and the smells. Nothing beats a cool, crisp Sunday, watching football and smelling the burning leaves!

Texas on the other hand is just starting to cool off. This is making going out easier again and playing at the park a lot more enjoyable. I do not have to worry about the kids burning themselves on the playground equiptment. I am looking forward for the coming weeks of Halloween and some parties we have planned!

Here are some pictures of our weekend.
Enjoy!


Jack sliding.


Brady and Harper trying to catch bubbles


Playground


Snack time


Pumpkin Patch


Harper picking out her pumpkin


Trying to get them all to look

Bath Time

Every night we have the same routine. Bath time starts around 7:45. Tonight was no different. Both kids get in the tub and then we brush our teeth and then I wash them, get them out and dry them off and put their P.J.'s on. All of this takes place in the bathroom (of course) and the dressing takes place in Harper's room. Why Harper's room? I am not sure, but it always has. Tonight for some reason, Brady was really hyper. And I forgot to have his P.J.'s ready for me in Harper's room. After both kids were dry and I had diapers on and only Harper had her P.J.'s on, I ran to Brady's room to grab his. In all of 35 seconds max, Brady had gotten the powder down from the shelf and proceeded to put it all over himself and Harper. I walked into the room when he was spraying it in Harper's face. She was laughing up to the point I yelled, "What are you doing?" Then she looked so scared... Brady just laughed and said "outer, mama outer" I said, "Yes, Brady I see you found the Powder." He then replied "More outer mama, pease?"

(I had the camera ready because I meant to grab some pics of them in the tub)

Rainy Days!

Well it has rained here for the past two days. We are having some serious cabin fever! I am about out of ideas of how to entertain and keep the kids occupied. This is a video of Brady dancing to one of his shows. You can tell by the looks of our playroom that the kids have taken every toy we own out to play with these last few days. On a bright note... I have thrown away every broken and ruined toy! Enjoy!

Family

Last week our Family came to vist, MeMe, GrandDad and uncle Zac. On thursday night we grilled out and had a wonderful dinner. We then went to Rockwall Harbor to see a concert on the lake. We had a really fun time. Brady loved the music and danced to every song. Harper enjoyed

just people watching and being carried around.

Daddy and Harper taking it all in

Brady dancing!

Ron enjoying the music!

Brady waving "bye-bye" to the boats.

Sunday Dinner

Usually every Sunday we have Spaghetti. Josh and I take turns cooking. When Josh makes the sauce, anything and everything he can find in the fridge and the spice rack goes into it. When I make sauce, I just usually make normal, meat sauce. Nothing spectacular but in my opinion, good. Harper is progressing really well with table food. She has an appetite like her brother. She will eat anything you put in front of her. We were blessed with two healthy and hearty eaters.Tonight was her first taste of pasta! She loved it.

I'm Learning to Blog!

This is my first attempt to Blog. A lot of my friends blog about their kids and life. They use this tool to stay in touch with family members and friends that live far away. I thought that it sounded like a good idea, so I am going to try this out.

We are enjoying our summer. It is really hot these days. This is Brady and Harper enjoying time in the baby pool!