Halloween 2013

We had a great Halloween this year. Last year costume wise was a bust, I was very pregnant and didn't have the energy to come up with anything great. This year Todd and I spent all week sewing and creating costumes. We went trick or treating around Monmouth with the Allen family, we then went to some neighborhoods. One house gave out full size candy bars!!!! Maddie went as Zelda, Wesley was Link, Emma was a jedi knight and Oliver was Elmer Fudd. We didn't get a picture of him with the vest on but the hat was sure cute.

 



Oldie but Goodie

Hello Again Long time no see!!

I have had so much fun lately playing with my camera. I have taken a few online courses that helped me use my camera better. I beg everyone to let me practice on them. I have to bribe  Maddie and Emma with makeup but Wesley has been a great sport and let me take a lot of him.  Here are some of my favorites. Mandie let me take some of her family too.

Rockin Rogers tweet tweet tweet tweet

After the big dance recital the Yates and the Wilcoxs went to Rockin Rogers. I was a little skeptical at first judging from the outside but the food was actually pretty good and the view was amazing. Emma only spilled a little on her dance costume.

Big changes

Before

After

Emma's birthday

I can't believe she is already four. We celebrated her birthday early because Todd had to go back to work, so we all gathered at the park in McMinnville. That day was a little hectic Maddie had a makeup softball game because it got rained out earlier in the week. We didn't realize it until five minutes before. So in the middle of all the chaos of baking cupcakes and chicken salad we stopped what we were doing and went to a softball game for two hours. Shortly after the game was over we were on the road again for Emma's party, halfway there we realized we left all Emma gifts at home. Thank goodness her aunts stepped up and brought her some gifts open. It worked out because she had two parties. She got a Minnie Mouse house from Molly, a princess house from Amy, balloons from amber and a kitchen set from abby (sorry abby). The next day she opened tutus and a book from grandma and princess dresses and books from mom. All in all she had a great 4 year old birthday. 

I broke a heart

This week Maddie had to make a igloo out of sugar cubes for school and I forgot to take a picture of it. When Maddie and I were making it Emma kept sneaking the sugar cubes and eating them. She was not happy when I took them away from her. 

This is what you call superior flexibility.

Oliver at five months. He can roll from back to front and front to back, a lot of the times he rolls across the floor unless there is something in his way.  He likes to chew on things and grabs anything he can find to put in his mouth (including his toes). He laughs and talks a lot, he knows who mom is and always wants to be held.  Much to the disappointment of his parents he hates his pacifier and screams when it's put in his mouth. 

Wake up call

For the last few weeks Maddie and Emma were complaining about a bird waking them up. I was getting irritated because they would come in our room around 6:00 am.  In my mind I thought a bird was being loud outside but I was in their room one morning and a little bird came to their window and started to peck on the window.  Where's spencer when I need him, all he needs is 100 yards. 

Emma

No this is not her hammock. 

Shopping is our greatest skill

Maddie was in dire need of clothes that would fit her. She has grown so much this year. So Maddie, Emma, Oliver and I headed to portland for some shopping. As a treat we went to the Cheesecake Factory.

Maddie waking up today

Wesley thought it was hilarious.

Start your engines it's time for the pinewood derby

We had a great time at Wesley's pinewood derby. He wanted a car like Mario kart so he picked the one he wanted and Todd and him worked together. The first round he had the fastest time but then his axels got hit and it was wobbly for then on out. But he he came in third and had best design. He had a great time but I think his favorite part was the snacks after.

EMMA!!!

This girl got in my purse took out my Chapstick, took a bite out of it, dropped it in the dirt and smashed it on my phone. Love my three year old.

My Mother's Day present

I'm writing this post as I'm laying on it. I love it!!! Thanks guys

Oliver at four months

Ollie had his four month checkup today. He is a scrawny little guy.

Height 24" and in the 5%

Weight 12# and in the 2%

Head circumference 41.5 cm and in the 40%

He's are little lollipop. At four months he can rollover from back to front, tracking things with his eyes, loves to play with his hair and grabbing things.

Pictures of Our Family

A month ago we had our talented friend Julia Shinkle take pictures of our family.  Look how cute they turned out.

Wesley

Emma

Oliver

Maddie

Papa and Grandma were there to get their picture
taken too so we asked them to join in.