Fun Fall Days

"Hey, everyone!"
"Kellen, you can't catch me!"
Colleen and Kellen standing at the bridge
Colleen and Kellen running from Jeff
Kellen with his leaves
"Hi Mommy!"
Kids searching for their pumpkins
"This is a heavy one, Dad!"
Kellen found his perfect pumpkin

Fall is officially here in Maryland! We had our first morning frost today and it was pretty chilly!

The leaves are so beautiful right now, with all their changing colors. Hopefully we will be able to get out this weekend and enjoy them some more before they turn some more.

Some of the pictures are from when the kids went on a quick walk with Jeff before church the other morning. They had been wanting to go on a "nature walk" so Jeff took them out before we went out to breakfast on Sunday. They had a great time. Both of them love looking at the leaves with all the different colors.

The next set of pictures are from today when we went to pick up some pumpkins. I had originally wanted to take them to Eliok Farm, to the pumpkin patch, but I didn't realize that they closed at 4pm. So we decided to stop by one of the local churches that was selling pumpkins. The kids didn't know the difference and they had TONS of fun - each picking out their own ones.

I will have more pumpkin pictures coming up soon. I am going with Colleen to her school field trip on Friday! We are headed to Larriland Farm!

Kellen's New Room

Kellen's new room

Kellen finally has a "big boy" room. No more baby stuff for him!

Jeff did a great job painting Kellen's room. We painted it Pumpkin Pie and Havana Cream. Then we got some wall stickers to put up - all sports themed of course!

Colleen's T-Ball Team Pictures

Colleen's individual picture
Jeff and Colleen having a little chat
Nationals T-Ball Team
"Cheese!"
Kellen looking like he is up to no good.
Colleen's big swing

Colleen running to first base
Colleen telling Jeff about her big hit
Colleen playing pitcher. (that is her in the middle)
Colleen fielding a grounder
Colleen still needs to learn how to scoop the ball

This Sunday Colleen had her T-Ball team pictures. I actually remembered to charge the camera, so I got some of her team pictures and also some action shots!

Colleen's Soccer Team Photo Day

Colleen's individual picture
Kellen waiting while Colleen gets her picture
The Steamers Soccer Team

This Saturday Colleen had her soccer team pictures. She did a really great job, so I can't wait to see how they turned out.

Here are a few that I got

Mask Fun!

Colleen the kitty cat

Colleen the kitty....Kellen the tiger

On one of my MANY trips to Target, I found some really cute animal masks that I thought the kids would love to play with.

They loved them, even though Kellen didn't really like wearing them at first.

Colleen's 1st Soccer Goal!

Colleen scored her very first soccer goal in her game last night!

After she scored, she came running back and was so excited and I gave her a big high-five and hug!

Prior to the game, I told Colleen I would give her 100 M&M's if she scored a goal. (I never thought she would, but that was motivation enough for her) Then I would give her 5 M&M's for every time that she kicked the ball or stopped the other team from scoring.

When we were driving home in the car, I mentioned M&M's and she said - "Remember Mom, you said I get 21 M&M's" and I said "DEAL!"
I am so happy she didn't remember the original deal

Funny Bed Pictures

Can anyone see the tired boy?
Colleen and Kellen under the bed
"Cheese!"
Colleen giving paybacks for all the time Kellen pulls her hair

Kellen has been sleeping in his toddler bed for over a week now. He has been doing really well and never really gets out.

Sometimes Kellen does get out and you can see from the pictures - he puts everyone in bed with him. It is almost like a "Where's Waldo" with Kellen.

Colleen and Kellen have also found how much fun it is to hide under Kellen's bed. I don't like it too much - but how can I really stop them?

Bye Bye Crib! Hello Toddler Bed.

Kellen's new "big boy" bed. His old crib converts to a toddler bed
Kellen sleeping like an angel in his new bed

Today we said good bye to Kellen's crib and welcomed his new "big boy" bed.

Jeff and I had wanted to keep Kellen in his crib for a bit longer, but this morning Kellen FLIPPED out of bed. Yes - he flipped right out over the side and onto his back. He cried....I cried....and I said no more crib!

Kellen did great in his first night in his toddler bed. I told him once he got into bed, he could not get out. He put up a good fight getting into bed, but once there - he stayed. He didn't get out - not even to get his Chicken Little doll that fell on the floor. (he cried for me to come get it)

I hope that his good nights continue and he doesn't take after Colleen - who would get undressed and redressed in very interesting things while in her room!

Kids New Haircuts!

"Like me new hair cut?"
Kellen's new thing is saying "tah dah" and putting his arms out
"Like my new hair cut? I got over an inch cut!"

Jeff and Kellen were in desperate need of getting their hair cut. So we decided to take the whole family over to the barber shop - after school on Tuesday

I wanted Colleen to get her hair cut also, but she was refusing...saying princesses only had long hair.

After Kellen did a great job getting his hair cut, Colleen hopped off her chair and said "I'm next!"

We were shocked.

So, everyone except for Mommy got their hair cut.

Colleen's 1st T-Ball Game

Colleen posing with her princess bat
Colleen ready to play t-ball

Colleen getting some good advice from Coach Daddy
Jeff and Colleen
Colleen sitting on the bleachers
Colleen and her team listening to Coach Jeff (Daddy)
Jeff giving the kids their position assignments
Kellen relaxing, watching is DVD and eating snacks
Colleen ready for the ball out in the field

Colleen cooling off with some cold water on her head
Jeff showing Colleen how to hit

Colleen taking her swing

Colleen running to first base
Colleen running home
Colleen getting high-five from Jeff at home plate

Colleen was supposed to be catcher in the last inning, but the game was called early. She looks real happy, doesn't she?

Colleen's 1st T-Ball game was today and she had a really great time, especially since her Daddy (Jeff) was her coach!

The game was SOOOO hot, about 95 degrees today, so it was really hard to keep the kids motivated, but Jeff did a great job and they ended up calling the game early.

Here are a few pictures from all the fun!