I love fall!

Not only is fall the time of year where it finally starts to cool of around here but it also means HOLIDAYS! Which is always fun and as the kids get bigger and start to understand more they are even more magical.

Halloween was a blast this year! This is the first holiday that Dexter really grasped the concept. How hard is this, I say a phrase and get candy! Once he got that, we were on our way, and when we would try to stop he would look at us and say "more candy." We were really surprised with his stamina, our kids are in bed by about 630pm, so i was a little worried about a melt down along the way from someone, but they did great and were full of energy, it was the crazy tired energy but they were so much fun!  

Trunk or Treat was so much fun! Dex was a little grump and didnt really want to wear his costume but we did get him in it for a little bit. Everyone had fun! 

Well Dex had blood around his mouth like a shark bite, but then it just looked like he ate red candy...

This was right before our little shark and bat headed out to trick or treat. It is so funny how the kid just comes out in you sometimes, Matt and I found ourselves needing to hit every house, it was pretty funny.

The best part was when Dex decided he needed to have a pit stop and after retrieving the candy from this house he just sat right down and started digging in his bag. I guess he needed a little pick me up.

This guy was basically along for the ride and to look cute. Quade had fun experiencing it all and we even took him up to a couple houses, which made us feel silly because it was kinda like we were trick or treating, but Quade sure is a stud! 

And we were done! We did like 3 streets and it was a good thing we brought their ride because they we tuckered out

Then everyone reconvened at Grandma and Grandpa's to check out the loot. Maddison and James were so stinken adorable! Grandma gave toys this year instead of candy to the kids, they were both a hit!

Here are all our trick or treaters! They are all SO cute!

Quade got his first sucker! LOVED it, of course and when we took it away to see what he would do, he looked at us like "Why would you do that?" and then screamed. It was so funny to watch him devour that thing.

So we actually carved a pumpkin this year! Actually it was the first time that we have done this in our marriage, it is just such an awful mess! But with that aside, everyone had a blast! Dex was not into touching the goo and slime, me either, but he had lots of fun!

The best part about the pumpkin carving was the end product, Jack-o-Lantern with fire. The fire was a major hit.

Poor Quade got stuck inside, too cute.

Here are just a few pictures of us playing around town. 

Best part about Grandma and Grandpa's: Feeding the birds and going outside!  That is all we hear about ALL day long!

Where's Dexter?

Wow.

Our little man, Quade, took his first step today. It was only one and is getting better and better at standing. I can't believe how big he is! We can't get enough of him. Quade is such a sweet spirit and that smile gets me every time.

The Roger's Wedding!

One of Matt's best buddies, Nate, got married and we are so excited for them! So in honor of them we made a whirl wind trip to California. We had a great time at the wedding. A big thanks to Brad and Shari for letting us stay with them, we had so much fun hanging out with you guys and meeting the new guy! Plus thanks to Todd and Brad and Shari for all the babysitting, we really appreciated being able to be at the wedding with no crazy kids. We also had a lot of fun visiting friends! We even got a chance to meet up with Matt and Belize for a midnight excursion, we had a blast the whole weekend. Minus the fact that a 2 hour time change for kids, for just a weekend, it a little too much!

Nicole was basically my date for the wedding since our husbands were occupied by actually being in the  wedding.

Nate and Matt

The reception was so fun and had lots of fun dancing, Matt's fav, not.

We even had time to hit up our favorite pumpkin patch with friends.

The hay is always the most fascinating part at this age.

Dexter loved the pony ride but he was even more excited that Eve was behind him.

Girls night!

We went for a quick beach visit and as you can tell, Quade is not too sure about the sand! 

The flight home was so much better since we were all together! (We each took one on the way there.)

They let us bring Quade's car seat which was soooo much easier!  but it also was heavy!  

We miss California but we were excited to get home! 

Love

Big boy bed blues...

For some reason this is a hard transition for our little guy. Every night he gets all excited to get in big bed and say prayers and read stories and sing a song, then the min we get up to leave he flips out! Poor kid. We are even thinking of taking back this choice and going with the crib tent... I hate seeing this little guy all sad and stressed out. Maybe it is to much freedom for him, maybe he still needs the security of a crib.... All I know is my champion sleeper, takes one sometimes two naps a day, in bed by 630 sleeper, is gone. I want him back! Plus dex is totally feeling the sleep depravation too. (us included)

Ok ok it has only been 5 days but tonight was extra sad. And tonight I am feeling extra bad for him, can you tell?

But he sure is adorable in that great big bed!

Neglect...

I feel like there is something that I am always neglecting! I am hopefully not neglecting my boys (All 3) which is why I feel like I am neglecting everything else. It is either my house and the deep cleaning that it is in major need of. Or the dishes. Or the laundry, I am sure Matt is wondering when the garment fairy is going to come again. Or all the deep cleaning of anything that the boys touch. Or the packing up of all the stuff the boys are out growing ALREADY. Or the unpacking that still needs to be done. Or the cars, oh man the cars, with all the crayon on the windows, or the grocery shopping. Or this blog... Dang this list could go on and on and on...

But how could I neglect to inform everyone of Dexter's haircut! We did it for 2 reasons really: 1: It is hot and he sweats. 2: Quade loves to grab hair and Dex's blonde locks got it pretty bad.

Operation Grow out has already started.

On the run.

I feel like that is our life lately! I was in southern California for work, then came home for a few days, then came back to southern California for a beautiful wedding and some family and friends time. And now I am headed to San Francisco for work again... Not to mention Matt's trips for work! I am so ready for things to slow down! I think Matt and the kids are too! But here comes the holiday hustle and bustle, but we are SO excited about that!!!