Anticipating Santa

A couple of nights ago, the kids and I were watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (Outhouse, as Jack calls it), when we heard Rich walk through our front door. We were in the family room, so we couldn't see when Rich got home, but I knew it was him. When Jack heard the sound of the door open , he looked at me with eyes wide and hopeful: "IT"S SANTA!!!!!!!" he yelled. He jumped off the couch and ran to the hallway so he could see the beloved fat man. When he rounded the corner, he took one glimpse of his unfat daddy, and said, "That's not Santa!" and ran back to the couch to finish his program. I think Rich may have been a little disappointed at the reception he received, but he understood, I mean, who can compete with Santa?

Party Number Two

Jack had his "friend" party during the playgroup following his birthday. He hosted it at Little Biggs, where the kids wore themselves out, had some pizza and cake, and wore themselves out some more. If the pictures are any indication, I would say that it was a success.

Playing "House" with Madi Jail Break

Hayden and Jaiden

Riding on Train Thomas

Miss Megan

Baby Aislinn awake!

Luke checking me out checking him out

No Fear
Merry-Go-Round-Aholic!
Lots of jumping makes a fuzzy picture

Happy Birthday Jack!

(I am soooo late in posting this, as Jack's birthday was over two weeks ago...better late than never, I guess.)

Our "Little Mister" turned the big 3 on November 1st! I just can't believe it. We had a family party on his actual birthday, which included his Grandma and Grandpa Eastland, Grandma Rosie, Grandpa Ron, Auntie Michelle, Auntie Ann, and Uncle Malcom. He was a little wild before all the guests arrived...and even after they got here, too.

Losing Patience!

Having fun with Grandma and Grandpa

A little ticklish

Snuggle time
Down to business
Go Doherty Spartans!
Asking for help

Can't wait for her turn
Loves his "Train Thomas"!
Make a wish

Trick-or-Treat

Our Halloween festivities began Friday afternoon when Jamie and I took the kids Trick-or-Treating in Old Colorado City. I don't know if the pictures really give an accurate depiction of what a zoo it was, but take my word for it...it was! It took us a half an hour to walk down one block and the kids got quite the deposits in their buckets. Luckily Jamie and I were both in agreement to leave after the one block...too many crowds, and just too overwhelming! Paige slept through the whole thing.

It was actually hot on Halloween, so after Old Colorado City, we came home and played outside.

Cute Little Witches

Mr. Incredible

Baby Girl Frog

Just Goofing Around

The Neighborhood Gang

Little Buddies

Around dusk, we took the kids to a few houses in the neighborhood. I don't think they quite understood how to ask for candy, because as they were knocking on doors they were yelling "Trick-or-Treat!", and then would go silent as soon as the door opened.

Doing a little inventory
Visiting Grandma and Grandpa