Emerson Anne

We usually spend Thanksgiving with Uncle Mike and Aunt Sarah, but things were a bit different this year - Emerson Anne joined the family! She was born on November 19th and released on Thanksgiving. We met her yesterday and are thrilled she's here and everyone's healthy and happy!

Hayden is SO excited her bff is finally here!

Happy Thanksgiving!

We started our morning off with loops around the house and appetizers. Once we started, we never stopped!  So much so, we didn't even make dinner!  We went for a walk mid-afternoon, so we'll just assume we're okay on the calorie front.

The four of us had a wonderful day - So thankful for two healthy kiddos and amazing friends and family.

Thomas the Train

Back to Perris!  It was pretty chilly in the morning but that didn't stop us from enjoying the different museums, petting zoo, train tables, and rides on Thomas, a caboose, and trolleys!

4 Against 2

Last night we watched Jack and Finn while their mom and dad enjoyed a movie.  Three hours of cars, trains and tag on wheels.

I don't think he had any fun.

Happy Birthday to Me

I couldn't have asked for a better day. I received the best gift ever - Two napping children. At the same time. For two hours. What did I do? I cleaned. I did dishes and five loads of laundry. I wrote on here. I enjoyed peace and quiet. It was fabulous.

Evening was even better - Sushi, pinot grigio, party hats, and adorable cakes (thanks to Cole). 

My little family is the best.

*I look tired.  Is it 32?  Is it because Cole now starts his day at 5am? We'll blame you for my haggard appearance, time change, but I'll put wrinkle cream on next year's wish list just in case...

Hayden - Four Months

Weight - 12lbs 6oz (11%)
Height - 25in (62%)
Head - 43.2cm (96%)

Nicknames:  H.M. (High Maintenance), Pukeasaurus, Monkey, Baby Girl

We can also add Cole's attention/laughter/cars, rattles, teethers and feeling included to the 'Likes' list.  If we put her on a blanket or activity mat and walk away, she cries.  We had to buy her the ginormous apparatus in the second picture so we can do things.  You know, shower, eat, do dishes, tend to our other child... Those five minutes where she forgets we exist are magnificent.

She's now too big for the sling.  Yeah, we're scared too.

Hidden Camera

I wouldn't have captured this if they knew I was taping...

Happy Halloween!

This Halloween season, Cole was more aware and we had to leave several "scary party stores" due to skeletons, witches and masks.  We tried to make these outings fun, showed them they weren't real and tried various words to get our point across.  His obsession with pumpkins and finding the perfect firefighter costume helped him realize it's a fun month and soon everything that made him anxious would get a "It not scary, it fake!"

Wednesday:  Avery's neighborhood was perfect for his first time trick-or-treating.  He couldn't believe three simple words got him candy.  "Let's go another house!" and "More Halloween kids!" were pretty much all he said for one hour.  We thought he'd be disappointed when we went back to Avery's house but handing out candy was just as exciting.  So thankful there weren't any scary moments for our firefighter and he had such a great time!