Getting in the Halloween Spirit

We are so excited that Halloween is getting close. The kids already have their costumes and it is about time to go pumpkin pickin.

The kids loving the Halloween decorations outside on the front porch!

These terrified Carter last year but this year he seems to enjoy them.

Layla's first October!

Look at this little stinker looking all devious her pumpkin PJs.

Little pumpkin butt! I am going to miss the little outfits with little designs sown on the bottom.

5 Months!

Yesterday Layla turned five months old. Time sure does fly when you are having fun! We don't usually go to the Dr. for five month check-ups, but Layla has had a horrible cough and needed to be checked. I managed to get her STATs while I was there. At five months:

Weight: 17lb 8oz >95%

Height: 27in >95%

HC: 43cm >95%

It appears that Layla is still managing her >95 percentile stats! At five months, Layla loves to talk (baby talk) and giggle at everything (even her cough), she is definitely going to crawl before she sits upright, her favorite person is definitely Carter, she loves all her baby food (by her weight, I am sure you can tell she loves it all), like any other baby she favors the fruit over the veggies, she is getting up on all fours and rocking, and she loves being held ALL THE TIME! I honestly can't believe it has been five months! I love you baby girl!

Sunday Afternoon

Today was a gorgeous day so the munchkins and I enjoyed the nice weather outside after church!

I bought the seeds for these flowers at Target for a dollar because Carter wanted to plant them in mama's garden. They actually turned out really nice and colorful.

He loves smelling his flowers. He will look at me and say "Carter's flowers".

My pretty girl enjoying the nice weather in her chair.

Unlike her brother, Layla will at least look at the camera.

I think he was signifying that we needed to take out the trash..haha. By the looks of this picture, I think he is right. I thought I had a good picture too and somehow managed to capture that luminous trash.

Best Buds

My two little munchkins are starting to find each other more and more interesting each day. Carter is always looking for Layla and Layla is always watching Carter's every move. I think they are becoming really good pals!

They enjoy playing on Carter's bed together...

Watching Nick Jr. and smiling at mama's camera...

posing for the camera...

Layla even watches Thomas the Train with Carter..I think for right now, Layla is definitely a keeper..even though everyone keeps telling me that will change in about 15 years.

Carter busy into Thomas the Train and Layla following her mama.

Saturday playdate with Austin!

It has been way too long since Roxanna's little man and mine got to have a play date together. I loaded up the munchkins and went to the mall to see Roxanna and Austin. We had a blast! The boys got to catch up as well as the mamas! Little Layla also got to be in on the girl talk. It was great seeing them and we planned another one real soon.

First play date! Carter and Austin were born exactly two weeks apart. This picture was taken in October of 2008.

Here they are in October 2010 still up to the same old schemes!

Carter was so excited to play in all the cars.

The pink car was the only one that worked..these two didn't seem to mind..real men wear pink anyways..haha.

Layla hanging out with the mamas..her new trick is untying her shoes.

When they were babies we would always have them side by side in their strollers.

Carter and Austin riding the train together. Carter did not want to get off.

Layla with Roxanna.


Somebody looked mighty tired after a few laps around the mall chasing the boys on the train.

After the train ride, we all settled for some lunch. We use to have to grab two high chairs and now they sat at the table with their mamas like big boys.

Austin unsure about the merry-go-round and Carter in full gear ready to go.
Waving and smiling at the camera.
Roxanna and Austin finishing up lunch after the merry-go-round.

Good bye is never fun. I think my munchkins took a munch needed nap on the car ride home and were wired back up when we got home. Lets just say this mama was exhausted after today's trip to the mall but enjoyed seeing one of my best girl friends. What a great Saturday!

Fall is in the air

I love walking outside after a super hot summer and smell the scent of fall on its way. The cool air, the falling leaves, and the shortening days..this is definitely my favorite season.

Pretty girl!
Enjoying the fall weather.
Sitting up like a big girl.

Along with making odd faces.

Enjoying the cool water on his summer pool. It is about time to put it away.

Carter loves to rock!

I love this little boy!

Tummy Time!

I am so glad to be home to be able to paparazi my munchkins again. Layla has definitely added a few new tricks to her trade while I was away.

Like..................

Pushing mostly all the way up and rolling over. I managed to capture her on video rolling all over the floor.
Being super talkative and smiley!
Eating more solids. She has finished all her veggies and is starting fruits. So far her favorites are carrots and bananas.
Not to mention, her teeth are starting to come in...
and of course, trouble was there every step of the way being an awesome big brother while I was away. Carter helped daddy out a lot with "Waywa".