Friday, November 26, 2010


September, October, and November


It's been a little hard to find time to sneak to the basement and update the blog but with Tate asleep, Aubrey at Grandma's, and Caleb/Ainsley watching Back to the Future with Andy now is the perfect time!
Our adjustment into fall was slow going. We missed our daily trips to the pool and endless playgroups with friends. We looked forward to the after school parties, new homework, and cooler nights! Wearing shoes again wasn't as fun though!Tate weighs 30 pounds! He is a tank. He is also completely wonderful! He loves his blanket and Ainsley's blanket! He moves and moves and climbs and moves....endlessly!
Ainsley turned 3! Elmo was a must along with 20 of her closest friends, pizza, and the park!
Ainsley's best friend is Raegan (the neighbor). For Ainlsey's birthday Raegan came over to play with her!!!
Without our trips to the pool I wasn't able to justify shoeless children. Tate loves wearing shoes though!!! If he cant find his shoes he will put on any shoes he can find!!!
With cooler weather our after school neighbor visits became routine! Aubrey looked forward to Uncle Bud and Aunt MaryLou's visits!
The first weekend in October instead of going to Windor we participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer's. It was a family filled morning with games, food, and activities!
We were able to stay in the middle of the pack during the walk!
Aubrey's school carnival!!
Surprisingly Ainsley had to try everything that everyone else did!!! She did great!
Ainsley's first day all by herself with Grandma! She was s
Caleb misses going to Preschool and he loves having Nathan stop by! Ainsley loves it too!
Halloween!!!
Aubrey was Glenda.
Ainsley was Dorthy.
Tate was the Lion.
Caleb was a Ghost.
(as much as I begged he would not be a part of our family Wizard of Oz theme"
Aubrey got to dress up for cheerleading, school, and the ward Trunk or Treat!
It took a lot of convincing for Ainsley to be Dorthy instead of Elmo. She looked great though!
Squeezing Tate into his outfit was a crack up!!! We laughed and laughed and love him!

With Halloween out of the way family pictures were a must. Unfortunately Tate wouldn't sit still so I'll have to try again in a couple of weeks.
Aubrey (6)
Caleb (5)
Ainsley (3)

It just so happened that a couple of days after family pictures take walked into a bench and acquired a MAJOR BLACK EYE!
Tate's black eye didn't stop him from moving a chair over to the counter, climbing onto the chair, and reaching for some hot chocolate!
I tried to sneak a quick shower before our doctor's appointment....he finds food so easily!
We were so excited to go and see Aubrey's school Thanksgiving Program. We practiced her line "Smash them until they are Soft and Smooth" and we practiced all of the songs. A surprise came with the teacher had each child stand up and say something they are thankful for....Aubrey stood and said "Jesus and Heavenly Father!" We were shocked and proud!!!
After her program they had a feast!
Tate always seems to know when the child lock isn't on the fridge. He heads right to it to open and look through!
Tate's favorite seat in the house. If ever I feel a draft I know that he is sitting in the fridge!
Thanksgiving Pie time! Each child gets to make one pie and they were excited. Ainsley made a Candy Bar Pie, Aubrey helped make the Apple Pie, and Caleb helped make the fresh pumpkin pie and Cherry Cheesecake! They all turned out wonderful!
Ainsley was very proud and her pie required the most steps so it took the longest to make!
Tate can climb up the slide onto the trampoline! He loves jumping with the big kids and loves running and falling into the net!
With Thanksgiving over Tis' the Season.... hopefully, we can keep up and stay healthy!!

Thursday, November 18, 2010

I started to post a new post the other day when I realized "Where are all the new pictures?" I went to get them off the memory card and I can not find the Camera that Andy had last....so in order for me to update Andy really needs to find the camera. Maybe someone should call him.
Love,
Kansas Mother of 4

Wednesday, September 8, 2010


The End of August and the Beginning of School!

It has been a busy busy busy couple of weeks. With Tate sick/teething, the kids starting school, and the pools closing life is normal again....kind of!
We kicked off the end of summer and met a bunch of friends at The Children's Museum! A rainy day cant stop us from having fun with our friends!
Aubrey's first day of school!!!! I think she was most excited to wear her sketcher shoes. Andy caved and let her get them....too cool!
Aubrey's class has 24 kids this year!!! So fun!
After Aubrey's first day of school (while I finished painting Caleb's room for his birthday) Andy took the kids for a walk down the squirrel trail!
HAPPY 5TH BIRTHDAY CALEB!!!
For Caleb's party 44 kids showed up!! 10 pizza's, a Batman cake, a table of snack food, and the slip n' slide made the party rock!!! It was burning hot outside but the kids didn't mind!Not a good idea to hand out whistles... Whistles plus 44 kids...
sooooooooooooo loud!!
GO CALEB!!
The party was also the end of the slip n' slide...some how is blew up.
The only down side to 44 kids is 44 presents. 44 PRESENT!!!!!!!
I kind you not, you should have seen it! Hot Wheels, Water gun, Nerf gun, Machine Gun, Books, Zu Zu Pets, new clothes, loud car, Geo Tracks, PJ'S, and HOT WHEELS!!!
FUN FUN FUN!!
It really was a fun party and now Caleb is 5!!! I love my kk!!
After school the kids love when the Rudd kids come over!! Caleb started football practice!! He loves it!!! He is the shortest and youngest but its going to be great for him!!!!In Aubrey's eyes these bracelets are a "must have." Of course, you cant just wear one!
Friday morning it was just Ainsley, Tate, and Me. Boy is was quiet!!!
Taking just the 2 of them for a walk on the Squirrel trail was fun too!
Tate walked into the middle of the dug up soccer fields while I was putting the stroller back in the van. Why?!! He sure is fast when I am not looking!
He had no shame...just dirt all over his face!!
The first Saturday in September= Home Depot Kids Club!
Even Tate likes to get involved!!
This is his usual face. He is saying "UH-OH"!
The kids have started taking it really seriously!
Ainsley even did her all by herself!
After home depot he drop down to Windsor for the yearly September Fest!!! And of course, a stop by the "#1 dentist"!!!
Ainsley wasn't even scared!!!
Tate even saw Grandpa as a dentist for the first time!! 2 new teeth cutting through!!
After a yummy lunch the kids tried out a couple of rides at the carnival!!! Ainsley loved loved loved it!!!
After Labor Day, Tuesday, September 7th, Ainsley had her very first day of preschool!
"S" day!! "S" for school, start, silly, serious, sit, and stand. All very important for a Successful first day of preschool!!!
Caleb's 3rd day of football practice!!! He is the Left End!!!
Tate....if ever he gets quiet this is where we find him. He likes to play with the buttons of the phone and has learned how to repeat messages saved!!! TATE!!

It's been a fun couple of weeks.
** Tate is climbing on and into everything, going up and down the stairs super fast, and he like to carry the pots and pans around. If the bathroom doors aren't closed he will play in the toilet.... I think he searches the first chance he gets for an open bathroom door!! He weighs 26 1/2 pounds!!!
**Ainsley is talking a lot now. Using sentences, helping with everything, and still sucking her thumb! She is always asking Why?
**The kids are doing really well with their chore charts and Caleb loves having daily homework!! He doesn't nap, is hungry all day long, hyper all day long, and never wants to go to bed at night!!

I must say I am so sad to see summer go. The pools are closed, the grass is completely dead, and the big box of fun pops are almost gone!
Ode to the summer of 2010!! It was a blast!!