Family Photos

We have not gotten professional family pictures since Brooke was two months old. I knew that the kids probably wouldn't cooperate and wear the cute outfits so I thought it was a waste of money. Even though I secretly was wanting family pictures! I decided to finally take the plunge this fall. We don't have any fall/winter pictures so I wanted to get some for the holidays. We used Kimberly Nelson Photography. We had the greatest experience. She made the kids feel at ease and captured so many great pictures we ordered more than our original package. 

November Recap

Somehow the month of November flew by and I didn't get a chance to update the blog on what we have been up to. 

Blake had his first sleepover at Mason's house. The parents decided to hang out for awhile before we left the boys together. Brooke even got to play a bit. I was so worried about Blake but he did AWESOME. He was polite and listened and didn't seem to miss us one bit! Ha. 

Practicing our writing with a letter to Santa

This girl has Veteran's Day covered

Brooke was surprisingly a HUGE fan of leaf piles

In sticking with our annual tradition of going to the Grand Geneva. It was the kickoff of the holiday season at the Grand Geneva and it was a little impromptu but the kids loved it. There was even a fireworks display after the tree lighting. It was super packed but the decorations were great. 

Our little Elves helping decorate the house for Christmas

Blake's Birthday Party and Halloween

The day before Halloween Blake and Adelyn had a joint birthday party for their class. The kids had so much fun last year at their combined party, we decided to do it again. We headed back to the Gymnastics Center and had ourselves a Halloween Birthday Themed Day!!

The birthday kids (aka Batman and a witch)

The cake (it matched the invites we created)

We invited Ruth to come to the party to play with Brooke (thinking because Brooke is always so clingy to me this would allow her to have some fun). Well Brooke fell asleep on the way to the party and was very cranky at first....ha! Luckily, Ruth was all about it and Blake LOVES Ruth so it all worked out.

The birthday boy got so sweaty it looked like we poured water on his head

She finally started to perk up

They do love each other!!

The 3 amigos

Mason and Logan wanted to join the 3 amigos

When you order some cupcakes with black frosting ;)

Cupcakes for the win!!

Audrey couldn't stay for the party but stopped by to say hi to her favorites!

On Halloween this year we hit a big moment! Blake and Brooke went trick or treating for the first time ever. Yep, you heard that right. And no shocker here, Blake LOVED it. He was so excited to fill up his bucket. 

Trunk or Treat at school (notice the 3 amigos again)

Oh and someone has already started practicing writing their letter to Santa!!

Fall School Pictures

After many wardrobe changes here is the end result for the kids fall pictures!!