Auburn Homecoming

Saturday we took our annual trip to Auburn for the Homecoming game. After a little shopping at the bookstore we went downtown and grabbed some lunch. We stopped in front of Samford Hall for our Christmas picture and Jake and Julianna ran around for a while.


We made the long trek up to our seats (yes they are in the upper deck). Jake loved the band and telling me how to spell Auburn. Once the game started Julianna perked up and clapped right on cue. Everytime Auburn did something good she clapped, it was very cute. They made it through the whole game with the help of a big box of M&M's, a bag of popcorn and a 3rd quarter nap by Julianna.


Brendan showed up at halftime with his Daddy. He definitely entertained Jake for the rest of the game. They had a great time watching the game and playing in the stands.


On our way out we walked through Toomer's Corner and found a roll of toilet paper. Jake needed to learn that tradition this year. Hopefully our trees will still be there when Jake is there!

Swing Set

Christmas came a little early for Jake and Julianna this year. We got a swing set in our backyard. Jake was VERY excited about being able to play outside. The swing set was delivered on Tuesday and of course took forever to assemble! The man, as Jake called him, was out there all day. Jake pulled a chair up to the window and watched him work. About every 30 minutes or so he would tell me "I think the man is finished."


At about 4:30 he was indeed finished. Kids were playing by 4:35 about 4:50 it started raining and rained for the 24 hours! Figures right? But they both love the swing set. Jake says his favorite part is the slide and the telescope. Julianna likes the swings I think.


So we look forward to many years of playing outside and enjoying the swing set!

Halloween

Well we have had a very eventful couple of weeks. I have volunteered a couple times at Jake's preschool and took some pictures. The school provided a petting zoo for the children and it was a HUGE success! Some kids were a little scared at first (yes, that would be Jake) but then they started chasing chickens and holding bunnies. It was so much fun to watch. I also helped with the Halloween party for Jake's class. He was Spiderman just like Mason and he was so excited Mommy was there. He kept waving at me. So much fun to visit his class and see all they do.


Two weekends ago Brian took the kids to his sisters house for their annual trip to the pumpkin patch. So nice for me to have a relaxing weekend off. Jake loves John Payne and was so excited to spend the weekend with him.


Next Jake had his final soccer practice. I was allowed to attend and take a few pictures. Jake and Matty were very excited and proud when they were given a medal. They learned a bunch of drills including red light/green light...which Jake definitely has down! I think he is ready for next fall and some actual games.


On to Halloween...sorry there is a lot but its been a while since I posted. We took the kids to Trunk or Treat at our church. We ate dinner and Jake did the cake walk (and won his first try!). So he and his friends enjoyed his cupcake winnings. Then we were off to "trunk" or treat. It took Julianna a few trunks but then she got a sucker and it clicked. She would just stand there and hold out her little bag. After she got a piece she would keep standing there and give them a smile. Of course she is too cute to resist so they would give her another piece!


Brian and the kids carved pumpkins on Sunday. He is actually very good at it...which is great because its not my favorite thing. I like to take the pictures. All Jake wanted was a smiling face. And Brian gave him just that! He was thrilled.


The next night we were off to trick or treat. I figured we would do 4 or 5 houses and go hand out candy. NO WAY! I made the mistake of telling Jake we had to go to houses with lights on...which meant EVERY house that had a light on. Julianna hung in there and they made quite a haul. One house gave out juice boxes...which I thought was the BEST idea!


All in all we have had a great past two weeks. I hope you all had a wonderful Halloween!

New Video

Jake and Julianna love to sing songs so I thought I would upload a few. They LOVED singing for the camera so we recorded more than I intended. But they are so cute I can't resist sharing them all. Click over on the You Tube videos to watch more.

Popcorn, Pigtails & Pumpkins

I haven't posted in a while but things have been pretty boring around here. Two weeks ago we cheered on the Tigers against South Carolina. Brian made the kids popcorn (yes it was totally a distraction so we could watch the game). They loved it! When that ran out we opened the doors and windows and the kids played on the deck. It was so nice enjoying the fall weather.


It has finally happened! After more than 19 months of waiting I finally can get those crazy curls on Julianna's head up in a pigtail. Just one on the side of her head. It's so cute! She doesn't like when I am putting it up but the hair stay out of her face so she's okay with it.


Sunday we went to pick out pumpkins. Julianna was all over the place trying to pick up pumpkins bigger than she is. She tries to say pumpkin but it doesn't work out for her so she just points and smiles. I can't wait for Halloween to carve the pumpkins. Looks like after much thought and careful consideration (between Spiderman and Woody) Jake decided he will be Woody and Julianna will be Jessie. So tune in later for those pictures! Should be interesting.