Pumpkin Carving

It was time for our annual pumpkin carving. This year I got one for Hagen and one for Mason. I figured they could 'gut' their own pumpkin.

We are working on the boys smiling at the camera - too bad they won't do it in the same picture: Mason

Hagen: Hagen 'gutting' his.

Mason watching the technique.

Waiting his turn.

Mason now helping with the gutting process.

They liked putting the lids on them.

Sweet Hagen - I call him sweet, because he is, through and through, he is just so sweet... but, his temper tantrums have picked up this week (I think it is missing all that sleep from the transition to toddler beds. :-(

My two pumpkins with their two pumpkins. Check out the pictures below this one to see how time flies!!!
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Mothers of Multiples Fall Party

My Mothers of Multiples group had a fall party. I was sick, but my wonderful husband took the boys by himself (amazing man, I know I'm lucky!). I also have amazing friends, Jenn and Kimberly took pictures and sent them to me (I know, I am double lucky).

Here are the boys on the hayride. Jeremy said they really liked the hayride. My sweet boys... rooting on their favorite team.

Chowing down on some grub. Jeremy said both boys were standing beside the fence and a goose 'honked' at them, they both took off running :-)

He also said Mason was 'baa, baaing' at the sheep and they were, 'baa, baaing' back.

My Brandi

I call her my sister from another mother. We met 10 years ago (wow, didn't realize it had been 10 years!!). I was student teaching and she was teaching across the hall. We have been through alot together and over the years we have grown closer than I could have ever imagined. My Brandi, my boo, my sister, my best friend. Sorry friends, no one tops my Brandi. I think most of us have a friend that no matter the distance or time, we are and will always remain close to each other's hearts.

Brandi got married this past weekend and I had the honor of serving as her matron of honor, just like she served as my maid of honor 5 years ago. I have to thank so many people for allowing me to spend the whole weekend with her. Friday morning we met at the spa and had a much needed stress relieving massage and pedicure - then we were off and running. (No sarcasm, we were totally running until Saturday night!)

Our sweet and wonderful Meredith came to take care of the boys Friday night so Jeremy could join me at the rehearsal dinner. THANK YOU Meredith!! We LOVE you!!!!

Here we are Friday night after the rehearsal, having a slumber party. We giggled only part of the night - Brandi wanted her beauty sleep. Her sweet Momma took our picture before we snuggled down for the night.

I woke up at 8ish (missing the boys just a little... so used to the 'Momma, momma' waking me up), found out Brandi was already up. I found her at the computer with the pencil in her mouth (as always), typing away on her to-do list.Although we were a little late, you can't see the stress on her face. Doesn't she make such a beautiful bride? Holman is a very lucky man!! But, so is Brandi - Holman is great and I think they make such a great pair :-)

I need a new camera - this picture proves it - same location, different camera... ugh! Anyway, here are Bran and I about to rush upstairs.

After the wedding my baby and love of my life got his groove on. Thanks to Gran and Paucci for staying up late and taking care of the boys so Jeremy could celebrate with me at the wedding. LOVE YOU!!

Most humorous part of the night? Jeremy was carrying the bottom layer of the cake to the car - and he dropped it (after the wedding). Brent (Brandi's brother) and Jeremy decided to have a Joey moment (any Friends fans out there??) and eat the top part of the cake right on the ground!! Was a great photo opportunity - but they didn't eat much ;-)

Today just happens to be her birthday - so Happy Birthday B, I know you are having a wonderful birthday as Mrs. Keezel ;-)

Football Season

Daddy loves a football lesson anytime he can work it in. Here he is teaching the boys to catch the football. Mason already 'bored' ready to move to the next subject.

I love this picture! Hagen catching the ball. He looks like how Momma looks when she is trying to catch a ball! :-)

Hagen with his Daddy, yep, still a Daddy's boy. I think the little stinker will always be a Daddy's boy --- but that's okay, I understand, I was a Daddy's girl.

They love to watch him spin the ball.

And of course, they love to tackle.

Finger Painting, anyone?

We decided to be messy the other day and got out the finger paints. They really showed their personality, which always cracks me up and surprises me!

Hagen played with gusto! He wanted to use every bit of paint. He didn't care what color he was using, he just wanted to use alot of it and ALL of it. He asked for more frequently. Here is Mason just getting started. He only wanted to use one color at a time and he wanted to wipe off his hands in between colors. His shirt ended up getting paint on it because he started wiping his hand there. He used his right hand only, but his left hand got dirty because he was wiping his right hand with his left hand.

Here is Hagen so proud of his creation and mess :-) (notice the paint on his ear... there was paint everywhere!).

Mason with his 'neat' creation. Paint is on his face, but he is not aware of it... it got there because he had an itch. (Hagen's got on his ear from the slapping and smacking of the paper.) No paint is anywhere he didn't want it - except the face, he is also dealing with the paint on his hands. Mason was ready to be finished first because he wanted to go wash his hands.

How different can they be? But, I love it... they keep me on my toes and I just love how they surprise me.

Big Boy Beds

After 3 months of waiting ~ our toddler conversion kits came! The boys spent the day with Gran and when they came home, the beds were converted. At first they had no idea what had happened. Mason kept saying, 'broke?' over and over. I told him the beds weren't broke, they were the new big boy beds.

As they were getting ready for bed, they played in them. They loved getting in and out of them. They even practiced laying in them with the new pillows.

When we were all ready for bed, I decided to do a photo opt. They were in such giggly moods, I didn't get a great one - but here are my two favorites:

Hagen always has the biggest, most genuine smile. Mason just giggles non-stop.

When we put them in the beds, it was quite funny... they were scared. They loved playing on them and then when it was time to actually go to sleep they didn't want the covers and seemed confused. After checking on the repeatedly, Mason had thrown his pillow on the floor and Hagen had his smooched up on the side of his bed. We knew we were in for a long night!

Look at Hagen's face... ha ha ~ 'What is going on?'

Where did my crib go?

Fast forward to 11:30PM, they finally drift off to sleep. Jeremy and I had to go in and rearrange them. I know it will get easier - but I am already dreading naptime and bedtime tomorrow :-(I have a feeling they are going to be cranky tomorrow!

Excuses, Excuses

I'm still so behind on the blog! I have tons of excuses (the boys have been sick and now I'm sick...), but one big excuse is - I've gone crafty. Never thought I would say that. But, all my craft ideas are taking the time that I used to spend blogging. I will get back in the swing of things, but I wanted to share some of my creations (all of which I have gotten from other blogs or people - I am NOT that creative that I came up with the ideas on my own!).

My newest creation:

I made this frame for our 'old' Sunday School teachers as a thank you. (This is what their grandchildren call them.)

I made this clock. Below is a picture of the blown up quote below the clock hands.

It says, "The best inheritance a parent can give his children is a few minutes of time each day." This is still a work in progress, I am making our Family Rules. Once I finish this, I will post it again.

I also made this the other day. It is in our laundry room. With Jeremy's work schedule changing every two weeks and all the overtime shifts he gets, my activities, and his activities combined we needed a place that we could both see the calendar easily. It also has two cork boards on either side of it so we can hang invitations, etc. I just bought a piece of cute ribbon to make my border.

I made these in my scrapstasher's class. (If you live in my area and you are interested in going to one of these, I highly recommend it! They are cheap and SOOO MUCH FUN!)

We used pringles cans to make BOO canisters. I plan to fill them with candy and take them to the boys' Sunday School teachers, but shhh! Don't tell them :-)

I also made this at a different scrapstasher's meeting. I love this frame, I plan to make a bigger one when I have more time - ha!

Here are some of my favorite craft blog sites. Warning: They are addicting to look at!!

Shanty2Chic

Someday Crafts

The Idea Room

Design Dazzle

Living with Lindsay

Make it and Love it

There are just so many great ones out there!!! Send me any that you think of! I would love to check them out.