Trick or Treat 2011

Wesley told us he wanted to be a monkey for Halloween this year and so I went out and found this super cute costume for him. I also found this adorable little kitty costume for Addie. The day before Halloween Wesley came to me and said, "Mama, I want to be Batman for Halloween." This struck me totally by surprise since he had seemed to love his monkey suit. I wasn't about to run out and spend money on another costume, so I checked out my craft and sewing supplies on hand and determined I could make a Batman costume. While the kids napped I whipped him up a cape and mask. I think he ended up pretty happy with it. Luckily, I was able to still talk him into getting some pics of him in the original monkey suit. Let's hope this is the ONLY year that he winds up with two costumes.

Kyler came and joined us again for trick-or-treating. Wes loved going house to house even more than last year. They were all so much fun to watch.

The Great Pumpkin (A.K.A. Paci Taker)

Addie picked out her first pumpkin this year. Okay, not really. She was kind of tired and not quite in the pumpkin picking out mood so we grabbed a pumpkin on her behalf. :)

Wesley had fun helping to carve pumpkins this year. We followed up pumpkin carving with a family viewing of "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown." Unfortunately, after this year Wes probably won't think The Great Pumpkin is so great. We went out on a limb and told him that if he gave his paci (or "zah" as he named it) to The Great Pumpkin that he would leave behind a toy. The timing must have been good, because he went to bed that night without his paci and hasn't had it since. YAY! I've wanted this to happen all year. The new Legos must have really helped soften the blow. :)

Oh Brother

Here Kitty Kitty

Bahhhhhhhh!

So we have two cats, but only one hangs around and lets the kids maul it. For awhile Addie would pull out clumps of her fur and try to eat it. She also loves to lay her head on her. Butters puts up with a lot and I believe she actually likes most of the attention that the kids give her. She's a good kitty. Mittens on the other hand hisses whenever shes within five feet of either one of them. Both kids think that the hissing is hilarious and torment her to no end. Addie frequently crawls after her making a hissing sound. I honestly believe that Addie doesn't know a cat says meow, but rather only says hiss.

My Little Baker

Wesley will never pass up a chance to bake with me. I'm enjoying it, since I know there will be a day when he won't want to help me anymore. Here he is showing off our monkey cupcakes. And those aren't moles on his face, it's frosting. He likes to sample as he goes. :)

Addie's Going to be One!

So here is Addie's first birthday invitation...

And here is a picture of Wes right after I did Addie's little photo shoot for her invitation. He wanted to hold the sign too just like I had her do. I swear this is the best picture of him from all summer, because this little dude doesn't like it when I have the camera out. Maybe I can Photoshop out the "1st" and replace it with a "3rd" for his invitation? :)

Last Beach Day of 2011

We had a beautiful October day and decided to head down to the beach one last time for the year. I also was hoping to get a nice family picture in, but it just didn't work out. Getting a nice family picture is actually quite difficult with two little ones. I'll keep trying though.

I'm sure going to miss these sunset beach trips. I hope winter goes by quickly.

Sweet Addie

Addie's not walking yet, but she can sure get to where she wants to go. She pulls herself up on everything. I'm sure it is just a matter of time before she takes her first steps.