Thanksgiving 2012

Although we didn't get to spend actual Thanksgiving Day with family due to sickness (sad!), we did get to spend some time with my side of the family after Thanksgiving.  The kids were really starting to feel better, and they loved all the food, attention, and getting to run wild on the golf course.

DIY Play Kitchen

Here is the play kitchen we made for the kids!  We had so much fun making it.  I'll post all of the details soon, but here are some pictures for now...

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween from our family!  We had a ball trick-or-treating and spending time with family and friends.  Benton wore an Elvis costume, albeit against his will (he picked half the rhinestones off in a moment of destruction...ha).  Adelyn wore a purple poodle skirt, and Emery wore a pink poodle skirt.  Benton's introverted side really comes out at times like Halloween, when he would much rather sit on Daddy's shoulders and watch the activity.  Both of the girls, however, were totally into trick-or-treating.  After a few houses, they figured out how to walk up to the door, knock, get candy, and put it in their treat bags...pretty impressive for 15 month olds (who happen to love candy).  What a fun memory!

Carving And Painting Pumpkins

Since all of our kids are obsessed with "pumps", we figured carving pumpkins would be enjoyed by all.  Considering the fact that all three kids are 2 and under, I'd say pumpkin carving was a huge success.  Adelyn was all about it, playing with the seeds and putting her hands in the pumpkin, while Ben and Emery were more interested in watching what was going on (neither liked the feel of the pumpkin's insides).

Grammy also came over for pumpkin carving, and brought each of the kids their own little pumpkin.  We had already painted pumpkins with friends, and since the kids seemed to really enjoy it, we decided to do it again!

 Adelyn's Pumpkin

 Emery's Pumpkin

 Ben's Pumpkin

Late One Year Pictures

We finally had the girls' One Year pictures taken, and were really happy with how they turned out.  The girls were not interested in smiling or really doing anything other than being attached to mommy and daddy, but we think the pictures turned out REALLY good considering!  Adelyn is wearing the blue cardigan and yellow dress, and Emery is wearing the purple cardigan and pink dress.

All photos are by Meghann Jaline Photographie.

Snacking Outside

Since the weather has been nice recently, we've been outside as much as possible.  The kids think it is such a treat to eat their snacks at their picnic table.  They also try to climb on top of their picnic table and jump off, but we won't even go there.  :)

Update On The Girls: 15 Months

Here are the girls' stats from their 15 month appointment today.  They are doing great!!!

Adelyn's stats:
-Weight: 23 pounds, 6 ounces
-Height: 29 3/4 inches
-Head Circumference: 99%

Emery's stats:
-Weight: 23 pounds, 10 ounces
-Height: 29 1/2 inches
-Head Circumference: >100%