Jersey

My boss recently returned from India with a jersey for his son, only to realize his son already had the same jersey.  He gave it to me for my boys.  They'll need to do a little growing before they fit into it, but they had fun trying it on!

Pumpkin Carving

We carved pumpkins tonight.  All of the kids drew their own faces on the pumpkins and we cleaned them out and Evan carved them.  Then we took the same photos as last year.  It always amazes me how much the boys change from year to year!

First year Ryan has dug out the seeds on the inside of the pumpkin:

"Whaddya mean I have to stick my hands in there?"

Gross! 

Proud of their own creations:

Crazy faces after a good smile:

Spooky pumpkins - check out Carter's on the right!  He drew it all by himself - it makes me smile...how about you?!  :) 

Winter Home

You thought by the title that we bought a winter home?  Nope, just moved the fish into theirs (a 55 gallon aquarium in my laundry room).  Sigh - now the work begins.  In the summer, I don't even have to feed the fish.  Put them outside in May and literally don't worry about them until October.  Now I've got feedings, aquarium changes, water tests and chemicals to think about.  Godspeed spring!!!!! :)

My koi changed colors over summer - he was beautiful orange and white and now he is completely white save a tiny speck of color on his tail - I wonder why that happens?

Disney Live - Mickey's Magic Show

We took the boys to Disney Live at Xcel Center.  After avoiding eye contact with all of the vendors charging ridiculous fees for toys that last about 10 minutes, we made our way into the stadium, with only one stop for mini-donuts.  The kids and I really enjoyed the performance - Evan was along for the ride! :)

"Can I please make a goofy face after I smile nice?"

Evan had Mickey Mouse ear-envy with the guy ahead of us.  I guess I know what Santa can bring Evan this year!

Jewelry

I made a few more pieces this weekend - making Christmas gifts again - I love my early shoppers!

Repeat

We had a repeat of last week's hayride and bonfire at Majestic Oaks golf course.  Once again, the weather couldn't be beat.  66* as we headed out on the course!  The boys loved the bonfire, complete with untoasted marshmallows in their s'mores!  Only my kids would prefer to eat each item individually instead of together!!!!

Waiting for the wagon to arrive for the hayride:

Blazing bonfire:

Ryan running ahead of us on the lit path back to the clubhouse:

Adventure Park

Today the boys and I went to Adventure Park to play after Carter's swimming lessons.  Even more running and jumping than yesterday's Pump It Up.  The great thing for me is that I can now sit and watch them play instead of crawling through every obstacle course and going down every slide with them.  I was able to read an entire magazine this morning - that never would have happened even a year ago!  Also, I have gotten great naps the past two days - SCORE!  What a fun place!

Ryan on the zipline:

Building a 'snowman' in the ball pit:

People are telling me all the time that they look more and more alike - what do you think?