What we've been up to...

This past week, Allyson was sick with mom/nurse diagnosed H1N1 flu. She had fever, cough and runny nose. She was out of daycare for a week, so daddy stayed home with her in the mornings while Caden was in preschool and I went to work. Then daddy would go to work in the afternoons and me and the kids would be home. Thursday, Allyson went back to school and has been doing well since. She still has a little cough, but it gets better every day.
By the middle of the week, I had to think a little harder for things to entertain - Lite Brite was a hit - also iron beads kept us busy. I think we made 4 cats and lot of other random things.














It has been rainy and this was the view out our window one day.














The kids wanted to take a couple pictures of each other.

Winter Weather Advisory?!?

This morning, we were under a winter weather advisory, until mid morning. This is what it looked like when we stepped outside our door.
















Our drive to work was quite slushy!
The kids enjoyed the snow, and were disappointed that they couldn't make a snowman when we got home this afternoon. I was quite glad to see most of the snow gone. Now looking forward to the forcasted 70 degrees for Sunday! (We'll see!)

Trick or Treat Night

Last night was Oak Grove's Trick or Treat night.
It was really cold, but fun. We went around to all the campers and got lots of candy, then went back to Darin and Amy and Brian and Doni's campers to warm up with some chili and cinnamon rolls, and the campfire.
Caden stayed home with daddy because he has a cough, and we didn't want it to get worse.
Here are some pics of the night.
Allyson, Jace, Ava, Tyler K, Tyler D...














And Cody K as Harry Potter!



















Here is one of my favorite costumes of the night. So cute!
(it's Abby from NCIS)



















Carly, Allyson and Ava having a great time.

Pumpkinland

Thursday evening, I decided to take the kids to Pumpkinland. They were forcasting snow for Friday night and Saturday morning, and cold weather next week, so we wanted to get there.
Dana and the kids went with us.
The kids had a great time.





















































































Trying to get one "good picture" of the kids together...

Grandpa's Birthday

On October 3, we celebrated my Grandpa's 78th birthday. Happy Birthday Grandpa!
Here is a picture of some of the great grand kids with Grandpa...



















Some of the great grand daughters...
Allyson, Carly, Haley, Hannah




























My sis and my cous...

4 Wheeler Rides

Sunday afternoon, (September 27) we had dinner at Grandpa Rick and Grandma Kay's house. Grandpa Rick was just back from 3 1/2 weeks in China. We were so happy to see him back home!
The weather was beautiful so the kids begged Uncle Kyle to give 4 wheeler rides.




























Then Sam got to drive the 4 wheeler. The little kids were jealous, but enjoyed riding with Sam.

School Photos

September 10 was the date of school photos. The kids did great. This is the first time I had to get them ready and not be present when they actually snapped the pictures. I was hoping they would turn out decent. I also had to order before seeing how they turned out - so we just ordered small packages.
Here are some quick pics I got on the way to school. (in the vehicle - after dropping off some parts for daddy!)






































Well... we got them back today. They did really well - but they are school pictures.
When I get a chance, I will scan them in and post them here.

My Little Dancers

On September 8, the kids started dance class. Here they are in their uniforms all ready for their first dance class.

Calliope Village {Blog Catch Up}

On Labor Day, we met up with Grandpa Wayne and Grandma Mary and went to visit Calico (Caden's version of Calliope Village). Caden and Allyson loved looking in the buildings and seeing all the old stuff. Grandma Mary did a great job of explaining what things were used for!














In Jail!



















Petting the miniature pony.














Pretending to be in school.






































I was super impressed by this display. These are completely made out of wood.
Then the gentleman that made them showed a little more - the parts are moving and so realistic! Wow!~

Labor Day Weekend

Saturday evening, we went to watch the demolition derby. It was the first time the kids have watched a derby, so I was a little nervous to take them both by myself. (I didn't want to chase after them all night). We ended up sitting in the back of a friend's pickup (bleacher seating was all full by the time we got there - right before it started).
It worked out really well. The kids loved watching the derby. They liked seeing daddy working as an official. (he is the one in the yellow vest!)




























Sunday night, we watched the fireworks.






































Monday was the parade. We went to a friend's house to help celebrate Ava's 3rd birthday, and since they live right on the parade route, we could watch right from there. The weather was beautiful and sunny (we should have had sunscreen - but it has been so cool, that I didn't think of it).




























After the parade, we had Tinkerbell cake and the kids played on the trampoline.