Nerf Guns, for kids or dad?????

Brian was gone for way too long in New York for training and he was kind enough to bring home gifts to all of us. I will mention that I requested this before he left. I have read the book The Proper Care of Feeding of Husbands and I already knew that if I had expectations I should clearly state those before hand because he is not a mind reader. But let me say he went above and beyond. He not only bought me one purse but he got two and from one of my favorite stores. I loved them both! He did a great job. But I figured people would rather see pictures of the kids rather than my purses. So here they are....

They got nerf guns which came with protective eye wear and vests. Blake does love the glasses. This is such a fun activity that they can play with dad. They run and he shoots them, they love it.

Halloween 2008

The kids love living close to their Great Grandma Frances!!


Visiting Pappy on Halloween

We went to Vancouver to go trick or treating with our friends. The kids had so much fun and got SO much candy. Yes Aly and Spiderman are the same costumes as last year. Good thing both of their costumes still fit.

Spiderman, Lion, Dog and Flower

Brian made the kids pose like this. Ask Brian if you are curious at what is happening in this picture.

The Pumpkin Patch

Blake trying to escape the wheelbarrow ride.
The hay ride!

Searching for the perfect pumpkin or one small enough to carry.
Brian had to carry the big one and Blake found one just his size
They did enjoy themselves at the pumpkin patch they just didn't want to smile for the picture.

PINK COAT

The crazy kids.
Aly got a new coat that I have been looking at for months and it finally went on sale so I allowed myself to get it for her. She loves it because it is pink and that is her favorite color. She was being a silly silly girl when I was taking the pictures and I know she is holding her hands in a L shaped like the loser sign but I don't think she knew exactly what she was doing?? Brian do you love the coat??

Friends

So now the horse is a regular visitor and the kids wanted to check him out. I wouldn't let them pet him. I didn't know what it might do??? But they got as close as possible.


So Aly's good friend came to visit for a few days. They had so much fun together and yet they fight like bro and sister. I wanted to take them to do something fun so we went to the Painted Plate and K did not want to paint anything. Sorry Rachel I was going to try to have him make you a Christmas present but he refused to paint anything. But eventually he gave in and decided to help Blake paint. They had fun and

Why is there a horse in our backyard??????

I looked out the window and I saw a huge horse in our yard?? Is the farmer missing a horse??
Well I guess at least he is mowing our lawn?? We had to call Brian right away and tell him what was in our yard.

Painting Aly's Room

So these pictures are mainly for Brian since he is New York we wanted him to see the progress we have made on Aly's room. The next picture is of her closet and I want him to notice the organization going on. Yes there is still tape on the wall don't worry it will look better soon.