October 2009

We had lots of fun this month. We went to the pumpkin patch. It was Jake's first time and he loves to say "pumpin" over and over again. So when we got there he didn't know what to do first. He was so funny and very busy. Avery was a bit more hesitant, which is her nature. Jake is starting to talk more and more. He says "tank you" for everything, but sounds like a truck driver when he does. Avery is still a talker and actress. She loves to reenact everything she sees on tv. I am usually trying to guess which show or commercial she is acting out. If she wasnt so shy, I would think she would be an actress in the future. We are all looking forward to the christmas season. Especially, since we told Avery that we have Santa's phone number on speed dial. Unfortunately, Jake maybe getting coal this year. He is constantly hitting and already spends time in the corner. Of course we just tell him to go there and he goes on his own. It kinda takes the fun out of it when he goes willingly.



At the pumpkin patch.


















Jake wouldn't sit still long enough for me to get a picture with his sister.










She asked "what do we do here?" I said "we pick a pumpkin" I guess I should have been more specific to what size.


















Jake was very busy. He was all over the place making nice piles and cleaning the pumpkins. I though maybe he was getting paid under the table or something. But he did settle on this one pumpkin.

Waiting for the hayride to start. Avery was a little nervous.

Jake was a little nervous too. But....

he got over it really quick. He is definitely all about the speed.

Avery was a bit adventurous too. She agreed to ride the pony. I never thought she would go through with it. But she surprised me and really liked it.

Trying to contain her brother's excitement. His excitement was bubbling out of him. Avery was more concerned for his safety (the little mommy).

We got to watch cousin Brady one morning. Of course Avery isn't very good at sharing when it comes to Brady.

They smothered him as soon as he came through the door. Jake wouldn't keep his hands off of him. It was a fun morning and not too bad considering I had three kids under 3 yrs in my care for several hours.

Don't you just love rainy cool October mornings relaxing on the couch with a waffle.

Avery hair lesson #2...curly hair people never brush their hair when it is dry. Which goes with lesson #1...curly hair people never brush their hair with a round brush.

Happy Halloween...maybe not. Jake was just upset because the dog was getting in his shot.

Jake was the cutest little piggy around.

Avery was a witch (very fitting if you ask me) and Jake was a pig (also fitting)

Avery's godmother Erika came with us and had a bit of a workout going up to every door.

Visiting (great) Nanny with cousin Brady. She is in her 90's and loves visits from the kids...I think she may prefer them over the adult visitors.