Happy Halloween

This year Jonah decided that he wanted to be Darth Vader for Halloween. Then he wanted Jenna to be Yoda. We saw the Yoda costume and thought it was so cute. We were just hoping Jenna would be walking by now. I bought their costumes several weeks ago when I found them so I wouldn't be running around trying to find them later. I didn't give Jonah his costume until Monday night though so that it would still be in good condition by Halloween. Jonah was so excited to try it on but was very reluctant to look in the mirror because he knew Darth Vader would be looking back at him. I usually try very hard not to laugh at my children's insecurities but it was just too funny.

Jenna loved her costume and was just so adorable waddling around. We had our church trunk or treat on Wednesday night and everyone loved her costume.

Jonah had his party at school yesterday and they did trick or treating down the hallway. He got almost as much candy at school as he did at the trunk or treat. After so much candy we only went to a few of the neighbors tonight and Jonah still came home with his little bucket nearly full. One of our next door neighbors always has a special treat for our kids and fills a baggie full of candy for them. The first year we lived here she even brought over some of her extra candy and crackers for Jonah the next day. Tonight she called Jonah "Darlin'" and as we were walking away Jonah started ranting about being called Darlin'. He's not Darlin', he's Jonah. He really has this thing about calling him by anything other than his real name. He was pretty loud about it too.

Of course Jonah dug right into his bucket as soon as we got through the door so Jenna thought it was a good idea too. So she got her first M&M's and made a great mess down the front of her shirt. We let Jonah have a couple more pieces of candy and she was looking for hers too so I sastified her with a little bowl of marshmallows. I didn't need anymore chocolate messes for the night.

The Pumpkin Patch

I love fall. It has always been my favorite time of year. I have found that I get more excited for the holidays that are coming now that I have kids. Jonah is really getting into the idea of holidays. His excitement for Halloween started back in September when the stores started putting out their costumes. The great thing about Jonah being in preschool is that he has been able to do lots of crafts and activities which gets him even more excited. Jenna and I went with his class to the pumpkin patch the middle of October. Jonah is a pretty easygoing kid and it is interesting to see how he acts around other kids and in school. Jonah is also a great big brother. He is always worried that I will forget Jenna or just not take her with us. He is quite protective of her but I already see the mentality that it's okay for him to pick on her but nobody else can.

Jenna is my sweet silly girl. She is walking like a pro now. When she wakes up in the morning she is a little wobbily but she gets progressively faster throughout the day so that she is running before bedtime. She also makes the funniest faces. She has a very cheesy grin that cracks me up.

Welcome to the 21st century

With most fads and fashions I tend to reject them at first. The same goes for blogging. But after reading several different blogs from people I have known, I decided it was a good way to share our life with people who care. I don't profess to be a great writer so don't expect perfection or even fluidity. But our kids are growing fast and I thought it would be fun to share their lives with friends and family that live far away and to share some of the thoughts I have throughout the day when I have very little adult stimulation.