Halloween Fun at the Kiddie Park

We had a blast at the Kiddie Park on Friday night with our best friends, the Carikers. The kids loved that they got to wear their Halloween costumes and they also had a ball riding the rides. It's such a fun place to go and we're enjoying it while we can because Kate and Caroline will soon outgrow the rides...literally!:)

The crew...Barbie Fashion Fairytale, Dorothy,
Mary Poppins, Buzz Lightyear and a sweet doggy

To infinity and beyond!



Last and favorite ride

A worn out pup!

11 Months!

Benny boy is 11 months old today. Hard to believe that in a month, we'll be celebrating his first birthday. I was just telling Ryan that the first year truly goes by so quickly. But instead of drowning in self pity, I'll tell you how great Ben is!:)

Memories from Ben's 11th month:
*Ben cut another tooth, bringing the total to 5
*Ben is started to "cruise" around our furniture so I'm thinking walking is in our near future
*He enjoyed his first Tulsa State Fair
*We've dropped his 11:00 and 4:00 bottles and he's done great
*Ben got to wear his first Halloween costume the other night
*Most importantly, Ben ate his first Chick Fil A meal and loved it...who wouldn't!?

Ben is beginning to really show us the differences between boys and girls. He's all over the place and gets into everything. He's fallen down the stairs, (not all of them, just a few) no less than 10 times and no matter how bad it hurts, he continues to crawl up them when he sees that we forgot to put the gate up. He's also very vocal about his dislikes and loves to smash his food or just push it off the table when he's finished eating. However, Ben is a lover and gives the sweetest, slobberiest kisses and has the best smile for everyone.

And just for old times sake, here are pictures of each kiddo at 11 months. Do you see any similarities?


Kate - 5/07

Maggie - 7/09

Ben - 10/11

Fall Dance Performances

The girls had their fall performances last week. If you know my girls, you know who was my performer and who wasn't. I'll just leave you with the pictures and the videos to enjoy!:)

Yep, you guessed right if you said
that Mags was my non-performer!:)
She held onto Miss Shelly the entire
performance!

All smiles after it was over!

The performer!:)

Her dance was about moms picking out outfits
that aren't cute

Tulsa State Fair

Another fair day has come and gone and it sure was fun while it lasted! We headed to the fair last Saturday to ride some rides, and most importantly, eat some super unhealthy food. The girls had a blast on their chosen rides and we all loved our food picks. Sweet Ben slept in his stroller through a good portion of the fair so he'll have to wait until next year. I'm certain that Ben will love the fair food just as much as his mommy, daddy, and sisters do!:)
Ready to do some riding!

Checking everything out before his snoozer

Big time on the Dragon roller coaster

Ferris wheel

Sacked out

Swingin'

Food break

Tea cups

Last and favorite ride - they rode it 3 times!

10 Months!

My baby boy turned 10 months on Friday! I was out of town at a friend's wedding and he had a fun weekend playing with daddy and his sisters.

Highlights from Ben's last month:
*more teeth - Ben is up to 4 teeth now, 2 on top and 2 on bottom
*got his first haircut
*Ben is pulling up on everything and daddy had to lower his mattress so he wouldn't fall out!
*changed schools and is now at Christ United Methodist Church on Mondays and Fridays (he changed when Maggie changed and his school is about 1 mile from home which is super easy!)

Ben is a precious boy! He was so excited to see me today when I got home that he just laid his head on my shoulder over and over. I love that baby to pieces!

Another Dancing Year

Both girls have started dance again this year at Miss Shelly's. Mags takes on Thursday mornings with Miss Raegan and Miss Christine and Kate takes on Tuesday afternoons with Miss Raegan and another teacher who Kate doesn't know her name!:)

Both girls love dance and love to be there with their friends. We're looking forward to another fun year!



Maggie with her friend, Kynlee


Kate and her dancing buddies, Caroline and Caroline

Mullet No More

Ben got his first haircut on Tuesday. His hair was a little shaggy over his ears and Ryan was concerned that he was growing a mullet so we needed a little trim job. Miss Ashley did great and was so sweet and patient with his squirming and Ben did fantastic. He sat in the chair fairly still and didn't fuss until the very end. He is now a dapper little boy!
Before from the front

Before from the back

Such a sweet, sweet boy

After from the back