just some stuff....

Here's a few things that I have been meaning to post... just haven't had time...

He Rolls... and giggles!!


Kayson started rolling over a few weeks ago... he has been going from tummy to back for quite a while, but he finally figured out back to tummy. it's so fun to watch them learn new things and watch them be so proud of themselves... so far I haven't been able to catch it on camera... he always a bit to interested in the camera to reall perform for me... you'll have to settle for just a cute picture... awe, sweet man. Also, he giggles way more these days... There isn't a sweeter sound! also a skill that he doesn't really like to show off... (he doesn't like to brag about how cool he is, so I'll do it for him.

A great Babysitter...

My neighbors have been building a garage... it's been a really good babysitter... that's all...

Snow Day!!
This was my kind of snow... It was there for a few days, we had a good time then it melted and was warm again... I have put in my order for more of that for Christmas...
Riser and I built a snowman... I was really impressed with my skills till it's head started falling off a few hours later.

just so you know, this happened after he told me he was ready to go in... I'm really not forcing him to perform for me with the threat of going back in if he doesn't... I was just cold and he had said he was too... too much explanation... just enjoy and laugh along with us...

Halloween Festivities

We carved a few pumpkins in the days before... Riser had an enjoyable time... making a mess, and then watching them light up, and most of all staying up a little later than usual.
Here they are glowing... so that you can see the carving a little better.

We went to Gardner Village. I think it's obligatory if you live in the valley to go. It's really cute. We had lots of fun. How could you not with a crew like this?
Riser and the witch.
Ethan's Girlfriend. :) I love the hand on the leg and the head resting on the big chest... priceless.
3 Crazy boys!
What a fabulous hat!


Riding the ponies. They all thought this was fanastic.

I had my 1st "Lost Child" moment at the village. It was just for a moment, but sheesh, that is scary. The good news is there are always TONS of "grandma" types there, so 2 very sweet ladies found him and stood with him until I was able to locate him. Once I found him, and gave him a hug, he looked at me and said while fighting back some tears "What was that all about?" Good question Rise, what was that all about? Stay by me!!!
My mom hosted a Halloween party for everyone the night before Halloween. She had a fabulous dinner, some fun games (that Riser was way too excited to really play right) and dancing. After, she let them come trick or treat at her door. They had so much fun.

My cute thing 1 and 2

The Dancing!
Thing 1 and 2 getting ready to go out Trick or Treating. I thought that some of the houses might be a bit too much for them, but Riser kept telling Karl, "dad! Let's go to that spooky house!" hmmmmm, but the singing fish at the cabin scares him to death... not really sure what's going on there...
Karl got to dress up for work this year... He started a new job a few days before Halloween... you better believe he earned a few people saying "so, have you met the creepy new guy yet?"

I thought
Riser would be totally freaked out by Karl's mask, but I guess he's a boy after his dad's heart. He thought it was fantastic... funny boy.

What a fun week! Now we are just left trying to convince Riser that we don't get to go Trick or Treating again till next year!