We've been boo-ed

Our house was boo-ed! 

I actually meant to do this with the kids last year but it never worked out or I got lazy (whatever you want to call it).  So when we were boo-ed... we had to keep it going so we quickly got 2 goody bags together and went out in the dark to boo a few neighbors.

Aiden boo-ed the first house.  He ran up to their front door, put the bag down and rang the doorbell.  We all took off running in the dark so we wouldn't be seen.  We laughed so hard as we were running down the street.  I am sure it was a sight to be seen.  We were all in our pj's and flip flops (ok... Ryan and I were in our pj's and socks with flip flops- gasp!).

Next up was Ethan.  This house was a little more difficult because there were no hiding spots.  So he rang the doorbell and we took off again but I think we were caught.  The neighbor came outside and probably saw 5 shadows running a laughing all the way to our house.  Oh well... we had a blast and we will try and keep this up in the coming years as well.

Afterwards, Izzy got herself tangled in the boys Halloween tape...

Zombie zone alert

Is it bedtime yet?!?

Go Eagles!

We went to the Niceville Eagles Homecoming game recently.  The boys- especially Ethan- love football.  Isabelle enjoyed the first bit but then just ended up people watching- my kind of girl.

Look who is standing!!

 Shortly before half time, Izzy had had enough.

Aiden's 7th bday party

Aiden's birthday was on October 16th so we had his party that weekend.  He wanted another costume party at the house.  I am all for these kinds of parties because they get extra use out of their costumes. We had a great time and everyone was so good!  I am getting used to the parties now where the parents all drop the kids off and I become responsible for 10 extra kids that I don't really know.  Last year caught me by surprise when all the parents left and it was just the kids plus Ryan and I.  I guess times have changed.
We had a few scary costumes show up that sent one girl screaming out the front door.  Thankfully, her Mom was still around.  I felt so bad but the party had to continue.
I decided to have a few games to keep everyone occupied and that worked out great!  Inside we had pin the nose on the pumpkin and then spider darts.

Outside the kids were able to make Halloween masks.

I, of course, had made too much food especially since no one stayed but the kids.  So, my family and I pigged out while the kids played. 
Note to self for next time:  purple and orange icing doesn't go well with costumes. 
Overall, I would say the party is a success and we are done with birthday parties until next year!

Happy 7th- Aiden.  We love you to the moon and back!

Boys will be boys

Gotta love boys!  Everywhere I turn, I find these little sticky guys hanging out on our ceiling and walls.  Who knows when they will decide to fall down but I guess it gives our house a little extra character.

Alfalfa sprout

I got an ear full after picking Izzy up from Daycare.  She was not happy her Daddy sent her to school with this...

She had an alfalfa sprout right in the front of her hair.  When will Daddy learn?!? *Don't worry... the car was stopped when I took this picture*

Stomach bug

The stomach bug hit our house with a vengeance.  Saturday night, Izzy got sick and it all went downhill from there.  It went something like this... Izzy got sick > then brother got sick > then Mommy got sick > and other brother got sick and well... Daddy- he was on the fence (not feeling great but never actually caught the bug). 

Have I ever mentioned how difficult it is to clean up mess from someone else when you are sick yourself?!?  Every sheet, onesie and stuffed animal has been washed and rewashed again. 
The kid's rooms were quarantined since no one can seem to get to the bathroom in time and everyone was sent to the living room.  We actually had to take the boy's bed apart to clean everything out... it was that bad.  Yeah, did I mention that this week has not been pretty?!?
The boys slept on the couch and Izzy was sent to prison aka her play pen.  Please look closely at her facial expression... she is one unhappy camper!  She was acting as if I had sent her to solitary confinement.

The couch quickly became the next victim so the boys were then sent to the floor.  At least we have a good carpet cleaner!
Thankfully, I can safely say that we are on the mend and just in the nick of time.  We have important things we have to do this weekend and we can not afford to be sick.  The Holt's are heading to Tally for a FSU game and we are super excited!  We can't wait to spend some time in Seminole country with Allison, Mark and Lila.

Tears

Happy tears/sad tears... who knows these days.  This Mommy is emotional at times. 
But, if you didn't already know this... our baby girl is growing up!

Please disregard her runny nose

Isabelle has officially moved up to the toddler room at daycare.  I have mixed emotions but I know that this change will be good for her.  She will be pushed (hopefully not by the other children) to interact and vocalize her needs. 
In these last few weeks, she is making some great progress with standing and getting on her knees. We are finally seeing some progress from all of her hard work.  Izzy also has a few new signs (please/ milk).  Keep up the hard work Izzy- you keep amazing us each and every day!