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Survey

Is it too early for me to put up my Christmas tree? They already play Christmas music nonstop on 2 radio stations here.

Doesn't looking at a beautifully decorated tree everyday just make you feel all warm and happy inside?

Even if that means you have to keep reminding your kids that they can't re-arrange the ornmanents. Even if it also means you have to re-arrange all your living room furniture so your beautiful tree can be placed in the center of the window for everyone to see.

What do you think? Too early?

Belle

Have you ever seen a more beautiful princess? Today was Kate's halloween party at preschool and her Belle costume finally arrived yesterday! I couldn't ever find one in the store, so I ended up ordering one from ebay and it took forever to get here!

After we curled her hair, she went to show the boys her outfit and Adam jumped up and said, "Oh sissy!" and gave her a big hug and kiss!

Halloween Party

We went to two Halloween Parties yesterday. The first was a little maze in the neighbor's backyard. After the kids found their way through they were rewarded with donuts and homemade rootbeer. I of course couldn't find my camera and have no pics of it. But the kids had lots of fun.

Then last night we went to Nate & Lori's Halloween party. We ate some good food, played some games and played a little rockband.

I didn't win a prize for best costume but I thought I looked pretty cool.

Lori's Medusa won first place, my mom's mummy won second and Paul's wizard won third!The kids had lots of fun there too!

Funniest Kid Ever

Somedays I think Adam's mission on earth is to make me laugh. He is the biggest ham!! He is always suprising me with the funny things he says or does.

Yesterday, Gabe rode his bike to school. I went out front to watch for him like I do everyday. All of a sudden Adam comes running out with this nerf gun and says,

"Shoot Gabe!"

He then proceeds to crouch down by a truck and wait for Gabe. I don't have a picture of it, but he kept raising his hand to me so I wouldn't come closer to him and saying, "No Mama. Shoot Gabe."

He then decided that hiding by the truck wasn't good enough and moved over under our mailbox! When Gabe pulled into the driveway I was expecting a big yell or something, but instead Adam just walked up to him, gave him a big hug and said, "Hi Gabe!" He then proceeded to run into the house yelling, "Shoot sissy(kate)!"

I just love this funny boy!!

Kiddie Kandid Contest

Before any of you get excited, my kids are not in the contest!! But I got an email about it and it has some of the cutest pictures I've seen!! So check out their website and you can vote up until the end of the month!
http://www.kiddiekandids.com/

Kate's 4th Birthday and First day of Preschool!!

Sunday the 31st was Kate's 4th birthday! She has been so excited to be 4 because that's when she gets to start preschool! We had a BBQ at Grandma and Grandpa's house and also celebrated Meg's 23rd birthday (sept 2). She was being a bit of a stinker and wouldn't smile for any of my pictures! She is definitely my stubbornest child! She wouldn't let anyone help her open anything because she had to do it all by herself. But she got lots of fun toys and went out to lunch with Mom and Dad the next day!

Today was also her first day of preschool. She is in a class with her cousin Landon and they get to sit by each other. She was so excited she wanted to walk in all by herself-but she finally decided to let Jeff go with her!