I guess it was the wicked Queen who said that...but it's the right fairy tale, at least. Here is Corinne checking out her Snow White costume in the mirror before going trick-or-treating. Stay tuned for more pictures... Sunday, October 31, 2010
Mirror, Mirror...
I guess it was the wicked Queen who said that...but it's the right fairy tale, at least. Here is Corinne checking out her Snow White costume in the mirror before going trick-or-treating. Stay tuned for more pictures... 
Saturday, October 30, 2010
The Girls
Ellen and Soph will be 6 months old this week...where has the time gone?! Ellen rolls over constantly in both directions and much prefers to play on her tummy. But Soph loves to watch the world go by just lying on her back with her toes up in the air or in her mouth (though she has rolled over on occasion). And sitting up without our support is upon us, though not without its wobbliness. Using a cup with handles. Eating baby food. We're finding that these two have their own preferences for almost everything--from eating to sleeping and everything in between. It's been quite a busy month, full of blessings as well as stresses, more busyness than usual, and the normal ups and downs/highs and lows of life. Despite the exhaustion this parenting gig of 3 kids under 3 brings, we are learning and growing, leaning on each other, and enjoying each new stage together as a family. Some days I feel like we're just making it. Other days I want to hang onto forever. I guess I'm old enough to know that's how life goes.Raking & Climbing
We just replaced our lawn and so it's been a part time job to keep it well watered and looking good lately. Over the weekend we did a little raking in some of the beds, before Brett got out the leaf blower for the heavy-duty stuff. Corinne asked to help rake, and actually didn't do a bad job! When she tired of that she did a little tree climbing, too!Thursday, October 28, 2010
More Similar?
People have been telling us more and more lately that they think Ellen and Soph are looking so alike these days. And this is one of the very rare occasions that they happen to be wearing the exact same outfit...so it's the perfect opportunity to see if you can tell them apart. (I'll put the answer in the comments section : )Friday, October 22, 2010
10.16.10 Mom & Her Girls
*Minus Ellen and Sophie...wouldn't you know we didn't ever get a picture of them before they went home early!
Monday, October 18, 2010
10.16.10 Mom & Bill
My mom got married on Saturday to Bill Payne and it was a beautiful day for a wonderful couple! Needless to say, we are still recovering here...it's been a very busy couple of days and a whirlwind weekend with wedding events going on each day. But what a great celebration! (More pictures to come...when I get time to sort through them : )
Monday, October 11, 2010
Pumpkin Time!
We went back to the same pumpkin patch again this year because we had such a great time there last year! Corinne enjoyed everything even more, especially the hayride and hanging out with her buddies, Adam and Luke (and Leah and Evan...). Love this time of year! I think of it as the official kickoff to all of the holidays ahead. 
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Super Dad
L to R: Sophie, Corinne, Ellen
Brett was Mr. Mom this past weekend, taking on the kids without me on three separate occasions. Pretty impressive! I eased him into it, though. Saturday morning my mom and I took Corinne shopping for a "fancy dress" (her words) to wear to my mom's wedding. (More on that in another post) So Brett had just Ellen and Sophie for the morning. Lucky him, they slept the entire time! Brett did call for reinforcements for Saturday evening when I ran in a 6pm race--a most unfortunate time of day to leave him alone. But our friends Rick and Jenn came to the rescue and were a big help and moral support. Corinne also made a new best friend in Rick! Very sweet, those two. And the grand finale was Sunday afternoon when Brett was solo from about 12:30 until 5:15 when I returned from a great afternoon of celebrating at a baby shower for one of my longtime friends. And I might add that perhaps more importantly than how things went was that 1) all three kids plus Brett did survive and 2) Brett was a terrific sport about it. No complaints from him anywhere (just a few yawns...) Needless to say, I think going back to work was a welcome reprieve for him.
Brett was Mr. Mom this past weekend, taking on the kids without me on three separate occasions. Pretty impressive! I eased him into it, though. Saturday morning my mom and I took Corinne shopping for a "fancy dress" (her words) to wear to my mom's wedding. (More on that in another post) So Brett had just Ellen and Sophie for the morning. Lucky him, they slept the entire time! Brett did call for reinforcements for Saturday evening when I ran in a 6pm race--a most unfortunate time of day to leave him alone. But our friends Rick and Jenn came to the rescue and were a big help and moral support. Corinne also made a new best friend in Rick! Very sweet, those two. And the grand finale was Sunday afternoon when Brett was solo from about 12:30 until 5:15 when I returned from a great afternoon of celebrating at a baby shower for one of my longtime friends. And I might add that perhaps more importantly than how things went was that 1) all three kids plus Brett did survive and 2) Brett was a terrific sport about it. No complaints from him anywhere (just a few yawns...) Needless to say, I think going back to work was a welcome reprieve for him.
Leftovers
When we sat down for dinner last evening, I looked over to see that one of the girls (Sophie? Ellen?) had left a little something for Brett on his shoulder. He had no idea... and it was a bit gross. But what can you do but laugh?! Actually, we have resigned ourselves to laughing at a lot of things around here these days. It's the only way to get through the madness!
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