Halloween

Such a fun week!  Halloween is always a busy but fun time.  Jake decided to be a ninja, Julianna is Cinderella and Grace is a little pumpkin.

We went to Trunk or Treat at our church on Wednesday.  Jake got to walk around with some friends from school.  They got lots of candy and had a great time.  Jake had his final soccer game on Saturday.  His team did not score (the other team did score another one for them) but he ended the season at goalie so he was happy.  Sunday our neighborhood had a party and it was cold and super windy.  We toughed it out for a while, the had lots of food, hot chocolate and s'mores.  Yum!

This week the kids were very busy at school.  Julianna had her class party on Tuesday.  She came bouncy to the car with her spider hat she made.  Too cute.  She just loves her class and wants to go to school every day!  Jake had his party today and got to wear his costume.  Then we came home to restup for some trick or treating.

Jake decided to go with the Iron Man costume tonight.  But Julianna will wear her beloved Cinderella costume until its in tatters.  She loves it and the glass slippers...talk about uncomfortable!  We met up with our great neighbors who have kids just Jake and Julianna's age.  They love Ella and Hadley and we are so glad to have awesome neighbors with kids the same age!  It was a great night with lots or treats.

Now I guess it's time to start thinking about Christmas...ahh Grace's first Christmas.  I love it! 

October Fun

It's been an exciting and busy month so far.  Jake is still playing soccer every Saturday.  His team has scored one goal this season (unless you count the one the other team scored).  Jake and Julianna are having lots of fun at school making all kinds of fun Halloween crafts.  Halloween is getting closer and everyone is excited about dressing up.

 

We picked out our pumpkins and can't wait for Halloween so we can make them scary!  Jake still doesn't know if he is going to be IronMan or a ninja.  But Julianna is completely sold on Cinderella.  We snuggled up with some popcorn and watched it on Sunday.  She loved it and has been watching it everyday. 

I got to go on a girls trip to Highlands NC.  We ate nice dinners, went to the spa, climbed a mountain (yes I did this grudgingly) and had wonderful time.  But I was ready to see the kids by Sunday morning.  I missed those sweet faces.
 

Grace is growing like a weed.  She is sitting up now and eating solid foods.  I think peaches are her favorite and maybe sweet potatoes.  But itshard to tell because she just gulps it down and opens her mouth for more.  Last Monday she got her very first tooth!  She is getting so big! 

Grace is Mobile

Grace is crawling...sort of!  She can't get that tummy off the ground but she is definitely scooting along.  She is going to work off some of those rolls on her arms if she keeps this up!  I posted a video on YouTube if you want to see her in action.  It's kind of long.  It took her a while to get where she was going but she didn't give up.

Grace's Baptism

Our sweet Grace not only turned 6 months old on Sunday but she was also baptized.  It was a big day for our not so little baby!  Grandma & Poppy, Nana & Papa Chuck, the Sewell's, Van Benschotens, Smiths, Aunt Lyndsay, Aunt Carla and Logan all came for the special event.  The house was full of family!  It was wonderful!

Grace was an angel during the baptism.  She was looking all around smiling at everyone.  We are very proud of our sweet girl.  Of course taking pictures can be quite a chore with all these kids!  But we managed to get full family pictures of each side that are decent but then when we tried out little family of five Julianna was not having it. There is never a dull moment when she is around that is for sure.

 

So it was a perfect day and we appreciate everyone coming to celebrate Grace!  She is such a blessing to our family and brings us such joy!

Time to Eat!!!

Finally Grace got to eat solid food!  Just like Jake and Julianna we started with peas.  I wouldn't say she loved them the first time but by day 3 she was eating like she couldn't get enough! She just gobbles up anything we give her, apples, squash, bananas, rice cereal.  She eats every little spoonful I can get out of the carton.  I promise if you saw her in person she is not a hungry girl!

Kimsey Grace Turns 2

It's hard to believe how time flies but two weeks ago we went to Hartwell to celebrate Kimsey Grace's 2nd birthday.  Not only did we go for a party but the Sewell's have just moved into a new house...with a POOL! Guess who is going to be visiting often next summer!  Of course I completely forgot this fact and did not bring any bathing suits.  But Aunt Anna to the rescue with extra suits before the tears could really flow!

After all the swimming the kids got to hit a pinata and get tons of candy.  Then they sang to Kimsey Grace and she blew out candles on top of the cutest cake!  Strawberry Shortcake (or Strawberry "cupcake" as Julianna says).  It was so fun and we were glad we were able to go!