Halloween 2012

This year for Halloween we had a Bumblebee who insisted on being called a butterfly with black and yellow stripes, and a cute little monster.  They got to dress up and trick or treat at our church''s Trunk or Treat and then for neighborhood trick or treating.  Molly really got into it this year and was literally running from house to house.  She enjoyed telling her joke (Knock, knock?  Who's there? Ye Old Lady. Ye Old Lady who? I didn't know you could yodel.) and couldn't believe how much candy she collected.  Can't wait for next year when Max can run around after her.

In the church parking lot for Trunk or Treat

It was really cold.

Our 'trunk' had a Packer's theme, which wasn't particularly scary, unless you're Jay Cutler.

The kids right before trick or treating.

Enough pictures, let's go!

Pumpkin Patch

We weren't able to make it to Howell's, our favorite pumpkin patch, this fall but I did take the kids to a little stand here in town and snapped a few pictures.  We are in a season where it is nearly impossible to  get pictures with both kids looking/smiling but these were the best we could do.

 

Mr. Handsome.

Hey guys, over here!

No, no, look up!

Relaxed Molly?

Hey Max, how's that straw taste?

First Day of Preschool

Molly had her first day at St. Timothy's Preschool on September 11, 2012.  We were a little nervous as to how she would do because she tends to be a little shy, but from that first day she walked right in and has loved every minute of it.  Her teachers, Mrs. Madden and Mrs. O'Tool are wonderful and she has blossomed so much in the past few months. 

So excited!

Modeling her Lalaloopsy backpack.

Max was excited too. 

Daddy came to the parking lot to meet us and wish Molly good luck.

One last hug for Mommy before heading inside.

Estes Park 2012

Back in September we headed to Estes Park, Colorado for vacation.  We went with my parents and Annie and David were also there for a part of the week.  It was wonderful as usual and fun to take Max there for his first visit.  I'm not sure why these pictures are so small and scrunched together, but at least they made it on here!

Can't wait to go back.

 

 

Cousin's Camp

So yeah...I'm like 6 months behind in blogging.  I'm going to attempt to play catch up over the next few weeks and document some of the big events from the end of last year. 

 

The first is Cousin's Camp at Grandma's house.  This occurred at the end of July and the girls had so much fun as Grandma had 3 days of crafting, cooking, and playing planned from morning to night.  Molly so loves spending time with her big girl cousins so that was pretty much heaven for her.  Max came along for the ride as I was Grandma's helper for the weekend.

 

 Cuddles with Aunt Jessica

 I think Steph was trying to bury Lauren here.

 

 Making cookies.

 

Cuddles with Casey dog. He really loves Steph.

 Trying to be patient while Mommy/Aunt Maggie takes pictures.

 

A fort under the kitchen table. 

 Gardening with Grandpa.

 

 Making pizzas for dinner.

 

 Working hard on their creations.

 

 Painting and decorating flower pots.

 

Little Lauren worked so hard on each of her projects.  She far out lasted her cousins every time.