Our Fall Party Costumes

B the Black Ninja

 W the Yellow Ninja

Q as Flash

Miss Ruthie the Unicorn (she pronounced it Acorn!)

Daddy and Mommy as Fred and Wilma Flinstone

Baby D and Baby E as Thing 1 and Thing 2

He enjoyed yelling, "Wilma!"

I don't think the kids had any idea who we were.

A cutie pie tried to sneak in the picture with Mommy and Daddy.

 His hair is permanently this way.  

It must have been when we had two babies five months apart!

First Haircuts

Baby D and Miss Ruthie got their first hair cuts today!

Big brother B was concerned when he heard that Miss Ruthie was getting her hair cut.  He loves her long hair.  He said, "Mom, will you make it so I can't tell she got her hair cut?"  I assured him that she was just getting a trim.  Sweet big brother.

Big bro Q didn't need a hair cut but he wanted to join in on the fun.

They have the coolest chairs!

Look at this sweet baby boy.

A VERY rare sight.  One of my children with a sucker.  Desperate times call for desperate measures!

He sat by himself for a couple more minutes and then after that he was on my lap.

All done.  My handsome little man.

I had to take a couple more pictures when I put him to bed tonight.

What a big boy!

We met the Duggars!

My family teases me that Michelle Duggar is my best friend.  

Needless to say, I like their show.  I find it inspiring and encouraging.  

They clearly love the Lord, their family and others.

It was such a joy to meet them tonight!

I love it that my sister, Rock Star, went in for the hug!  There are so many of us Mommas who understand.  Parenting little ones is so stinkin' hard and Michelle gives sound advice and encouragement via their show and their books.  She always points us back to the Lord and His Word as our strength in this season.  Oh man, do I need that reminder.

Rock Star and I joke that "it was not a Mrs. Duggar day" when we have been impatient with our children.  Of course, I am sure that she has those days too!  

Our children enjoy their show so it was fun for them too!  

What a fun memory.  I'm so glad we made it out tonight!

8 Months and 13 Months

Baby E is 8 months and Baby D is 13 months.

These sweet baby boys are growing and changing so quickly. I really need to capture some pictures of their newest accomplishments. Baby D is taking more steps each day. It is so fun to watch him take a few steps and then clap his little hands as we all cheer him on. Baby E has mastered sitting up and is quickly getting into position to crawl. I even caught him trying to pull up the other day. These babies are on the move!

Pumpkin Patch 2014

We love fall!  One of our favorite activities is our trip to the Pumpkin Patch.  It was a beautiful day and we all had an awesome time!

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 Miss Ruthie

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Mommy and Miss Ruthie

Baby E and Baby D snoozed away.

B's last year to ride the Barrel Train!

The sign says, "8 and under only please."

He decided right before they got in that he didn't want to ride it.  I think he thought it was a baby thing.  Please, please ride it.  Do it for your mother.  You are growing up too fast.  Give me this one last year.  Ha!  He rode it but only because he was keeping an eye on sissy.

The zip line is a highlight each year!

They added the "Rat Race."  B and W won!

The big slide!  This was my very first year to get to slide down.  It seems that every year I am either pregnant or have a baby in a carrier.  This year the babies were both content in the stroller for a while.  Miss Ruthie and I had a blast!

There were fun activities everywhere we turned.

8 pumpkins to represent our family.

Another Pumpkin Patch trip in the books!

Go team!