happy halloween!!

Thomas the Tank and Darth (or Dark as Andrew says) Vader!!

Family pic before going out to get the goods!!

This is BIG PUMPKIN as Blake calls him. This was Blake's favorite blow-up. We had to drive by it all the time to see if it was up. Blake was SO excited to get his picture made with BIG PUMPKIN!!!

Andrew's favorite was mean ghost. This was another blow-up we had to drive by and look at. I'm glad we have a month before Christmas blow-ups are up!! The boys had a blast trick-or-treating and the weather was perfect! It's crazy to think next year we'll be taking 3 kiddos trick-or-treating!!

u-g-l-y

I must say that the ugly pumpkins aren't so bad at night...it's just during the day!

pumpkin patch

Yesterday afternoon we took the boys to the pumpkin patch at Andrew's school. In the past we've always gone with friends, but we've had a lot of rain lately and being prego, I'm not up for much.

Cute picture of Daddy and his boys!

An attempt at a family pic.

Matt was teaching Andrew how to pick the best pumpkin. Andrew was trying to teach Blake, but Blake could have cared less.

Blake was in deep thought and wouldn't pose for the camera. Andrew was all over trying to find the perfect pumpkin and wouldn't pose either!
He did end up picking the perfect pumpkin. Daddy will carve it for us on Thursday...can't do it too early here because it will turn to mush in two days.

jumpin, playin, helpin, and boys!

Here's what we've been up to lately...

We met some friends at Pump It Up. The boys LOVE this place and ask daily to go. I just sit my prego self on the bench while Matt keeps up with the boys. I think he enjoys it as much as they do. :)

We went to the neighborhood park with some friends. We will definitely be doing this more. The boys could do everything on their own and I could sit my prego self on the bench!
Hanging out in the tunnel. The boys helped Daddy put new tires on his truck.
Not really sure what exactly Blake was doing that he got dirt all over his face.

Matt took the boys to Wal-Mart one day and they HAD to get these pumpkins. I could not believe Matt let them get these UGLY pumpkins, but I guess they really wanted them. I had to suck it up and let them put them out front. The things we do for our kids!

Andrew asked me to take his picture with his pumpkin. Why...because that's Andrew!

I've got about 3 weeks left and I'm VERY ready! I'm such a slacker these days as I have NO energy!! Matt has definitely been picking up my slack. He's awesome!

Other than that, not much new!

33 weeks

I'm only 33 weeks and I'm SO ready! Probably not ready for the sleepless nights, but ready to just feel comfortable again!I went to the doctor today and am measuring 33 weeks. I'll probably be induced the week before. It's easier for me to be induced with Matt's schedule. Anyway, she did an ultra sound and Claire still looks like a girl. :) Yes, I've had my doubts because you just never know. And you can tell she has hair!! Hopefully just enough to hold a bow!!

The boys are getting excited about meeting their sister. Andrew has all sorts of questions. Today he asked what Claire was wearing. He did not like hearing she didn't have clothes on. It will be interesting to see how they act once she gets here!

best buds

Andrew calls Blake his bro these days. It's quite funny.

And Blake definitely looks up to his big bro! They are two peas in a pod.
Who are always copying each other.

How can you say these guys don't look alike? :)

Gotta love 'em!!

boring blog

This post is for my "friend" who rarely comments on my blog, doesn't have a blog...AND tells me when I need to update!! Are ya happy?

My blog has been neglected, but at least my children haven't! :)

Of course Blake looks a little pathetic in this pic. He was playing hard outside and wasn't happy he had to come in! We are definitely loving the cooler weather!!

Andrew is sporting a new do these days! He thinks he's a big kid with his hair like this! Crazy kid. I think he looks cute, so I don't mind.

We are getting Claire's room together. Her bedding should come in tomorrow and I can't wait!! Pink is DEFINITELY a hard color to work with! She'll be here in 7-8 weeks and I think the boys are just as excited as I am....of course I'm not ready for the sleepless nights!

So "friend" there ya go! Isn't this such a great post? :)

shhh...don't tell andrew...

but Blake definitely enjoys playing with Andrew's toys while he's gone. :)When we were pulling in the driveway, after dropping Andrew of at school, Blake said..Mommy, I play with Andrew's McQueen? Of course I let him. Doesn't he look so happy with Andrew's McQueen???

pre-K

Today is Andrew's first day at Pre-K!! I've been anxiously awaiting this day. :) Thankfully Andrew was SO excited about going. When we pulled in the parking lot Andrew said, "I'm SO excited, Mommy!" I was SO glad to hear that. As much as I've been looking forward to it, I've been a little nervous as to how he will do. This is a new school for him so he doesn't know any kids. He's had a lot of questions about it and this morning said he was going to be shy at school. We'll see.Blake, on the other hand, was NOT happy to see his brother go to "pee-stool" without him! He kept telling me he wanted to go to Andrew's school and not stay with Mommy. I feel the love! He whined when we left and has been talking about Andrew, but he's doing better than I thought he would. Blake is on the waiting list at Andrew's school, but I'm not holding my breath that he'll get in. Andrew will only go 3 days a week so Blake and I will just enjoy our time without Andrew.
We're off to the mall!! I promised Blake he could ride the horse. He's got a cold so we can't go anywhere to play. He probably shouldn't ride the horse either, but I can at least clean that off!