Sleep Overs Rock

This past Friday, we had a family "playdate" with some of our favorite triplet friends...The Clarks!  The kids had a blast running around and playing and even watching a movie.  The parents had fun hanging out and playing games.  It was a fun night.  The best part about it was the kids got to have the Clark kids sleep over night.  There was much talk and giggles from their big sleep over room but after awhile, it all quieted down and they all fell fast asleep. 

Jon and I enjoyed the next morning as we listened to their conversations as they woke up.  So fun to be "mouse in the corner" sometimes with the kids and hear life from their perspective. 
Thanks Clarks for a fun night!  We can't wait for the next big "Sleep Over"! 

Wordless Wednesday ~ A Father's Wisdom

The Not So Haunted Weekend

This past weekend was chuck full of events.  The kids had a few days off of school and our cousins came down for some fun activities.  On Friday we joined them at the Children's Museum and the kids had a blast.  Such a fun place to go for little minds.  We even went to the haunted hallows room and that was quite fun to wonder around in the dark. 

Saturday we joined Grandma Mary at the annual Pumpkin Festival Party.  The kids loved it and it is always a nice time to do a trial run on their costumes.  They got free pumpkins amongst a bag full of other goodies.  They even got their face painted.  They had a blast. 

We then met with the neighbors to plan out our "Haunted Cul De Sac" for the upcoming Halloween night.  It is going to be such a blast and I will post more pics after the event. 

Saturday night the cousins and their parents slept over.  The kids tried to build a gingerbread haunted house but it would not stay together.  Aunt Lori even sat and held it for about 10 minutes but it still did not stay so we gave up and decided that we had a "not so haunted house" mess on our hands. 

Sunday was Sue and Denny's annual Pumpkin Carving party.  Once again it was such a fun time.  The kids always love it and get so spoiled.  They had big treasure hunts this year and Sue's neighbor dressed up like a witch.  My favorite part was that K did not think she was real so he ran right up to her and when she moved her head and looked up he jumped back and ran right over to Sue as he was so spooked by it.  It was funny!  I do not have pictures from the party as I forgot my camera but they all carved (with help) scary faces on their pumpkins so they will fit into our "haunted" cul de sac. 

It was a great and busy weekend.  We look forward to the upcoming Holiday weekend and all the fun plans we have.  Stay tuned for a report on the Haunted Cul De Sac!  Have a spooky week!

Wordless Wednesday ~ My Favorite Guys

School House Rocks

Tonight, Jon and I headed over to the kids school for conferences.  They went GREAT!  We are so happy that the kids have adjusted well to their new full schedule and to being at school most of the day.  From what we have been told, they are thriving, leading, and caring students.  It felt great tonight to confirm that we feel we made the right decisions on where to send the kids to school.  I have no doubt that not all schools are created equal.  Last year as we were deciding on which school we would choose, I was amazed at all the choices parents are faced with when deciding where to send their kids to school.  There is always room for doubt as a parent but I can say that Jon and I are pleased with our decision and love to watch our kids learn, make friends, and experience their "new" world of academics! I can only hope and pray that their enthusiasm for school continues for a many years to come.  It is great to watch them succeed at new things.  The other night K read a whole page of his book by himself and the smile across his face when he finished was priceless and one that I, as his mother, will never forget!  SO AWESOME!
 

Wordless Wednesday ~ Girls Rule

A Perfect Ten

Yesterday, was the perfect kind of day.  It all started out when we arrived at church in the morning.  I dropped the kids off for their first day of Sunday School and I headed to Mass.  Much to my surprise, it was the anointing of the sick. As you recall last year, I blogged about this same Sunday at church. 

As it was such an amazing experience last year, It was again this year for me.  I was alone in church again as Jon was out of town but when they asked those who wished to be anointed to stand, there were people all around me who held out their hands and some even placed their hands one me.  Again, I felt the spirit moving through my body.  It was incredible and I thank God for such an amazing experience.
 
After Mass, I picked up the kids from Sunday School and we headed out to enjoy such a beautiful day.  The weather really has been spectacular this past week and it looks like we will continue to have such great weather for another week or so.  It is great to see the sun everyday and get some good Vitamin D.  The kids are loving it too. 

Later in the day we met some of our favorite friends and went to the movie the Alpha and Omega. Such a good movie with a great message.  The kids really enjoyed that. 

We ended our day picking up one of our most favorite people, Grandma Mary, at the airport.  She was thrilled to see us and we were equally as thrilled to see her.  E told Grandma Mary that she really really really loved her and then followed that up with she really really really meant it.  What a homecoming for Grandma Mary! 

It was the perfect Ten Kind of a day which seems so appropriate for 10/10/10! 

A Walk in the Woods

A week ago, Grandma and Grandpa A took the kids for an overnight.  Grandpa wanted to take the kids down into the woods for a little fun and he cordially invited Grandma along too.

I grew up by these "woods" and fondly remember many adventures spent exploring and hiding out in the woods. It thrills me that my own children get to have the same fun.  There is a steep hill that we nicked named "Dead Mans" when we were growing up.  It is a sledding hill and there is a path next to it that is much less steep called "wimpys"!  The kids had a blast on Friday night running down "Dead mans" and having Grandpa catch them at the end.  Grandma tried to catch a few times but almost ended up head over feet so Grandpa had to do all the catching. 

I have not had the opportunity yet to make it down into the woods this fall season but I hope to do a trip soon.  I am sure it is beautiful and so scenic down there.

Thanks Grandma and Grandpa A for taking AEK on a little adventure.  They cannot wait to do it again. Who knows, I think this year it may be a good idea to introduce the sledding hills in the woods to the kids! Get Ready!

Wordless Wednesday ~ Belly Laughing

1st Field Trip ~ The Apple Orchard

This past week, the kids got to go on their very first field trip for school.  They headed over to the Apple Orchard.  Jon got to join them for this field trip and they were so excited. 

They got to go on a hay ride, check out pumpkins, and they could each pick 6 apples to take home.  They LOVED the apple cider and of course begged Jon to buy the Apple Crisp kit so we could have some warm apple crisp with the apples they worked hard at picking. 

It was a great sunny fall day and so much fun for the kids and the Dads too.