Emma's First Carousel Ride

Emma and I hit the mall for a bit before picking up brother from school. It was around lunch time, so we headed food court for a quick bite. Emma spied the carousel across the way, and she seemed super eager to head over. Noah hates carousels. I usually have to bribe him to take a ride, so with Nosh at school, it was the perfect opportunity to give sweet Emma a spin. I can't say she loved it. She was a bit scared at first and pretty much clung to me. We stuck to the non-moving parts, and she did start to marginally relax and enjoy the sights as the ride went on. I have to admit, I felt a little motion sick after the thankfully quick ride. Looks like Noah is winning himself a get out of carousel rides for free card. Turns out neither Momma or Emma are much of a fun.

Driving Mr. Noah

Noah has decided that he only wants to ride in the "way back." You can only imagine my apprehension with our many, many frequently occurring bouts with car sickness. But, it's been about two weeks and so far, so good. As an added bonus, he's learned to buckle his seatbelt solo. It's just part of the rules for sitting in the back. It's up in the air whether its good or bad for still rear facing Emma. She pretty much wants whatever he wants and cries when she can't get it. Although, just today, I had him sing to her when she was fussing. She immediately started laughing and that really gave Noah the biggest smile on his face.

Saturday Plans

Me: "Were you planning on taking Noah to the cupcake house this morning?"

Dean: "That or ride bikes. I was going to give him a choice."

Me: "Do you mind adding another choice? I need a couple things from Target."

Dean: "Um... So instead of doing something fun for Noah, you're sending us grocery shopping."

Me: "Noah loves Target. Should we add 'Go to Target, and buy milk' as a choice, and see what he says?"

Dean (with confidence): "Sure!"

Me (two minutes later): "Noah, three choices to do something fun with Daddy. 1. Ride bikes, 2. The cupcake house, and 3. Go to Target and buy milk."

Noah (without hesitation): "Um... go to Target and buy milk."

What can I say the boy loves him some Target!

Snow White & Iron Man

You know I bought it from Etsy.

 

The Toms.  The pony.  Break my heart!

 

Iron Man.

 

Ready for action.

 

Give your sister a really tight squeeze hug.

 

 

 

Trick or Treat 2012

Noah was so excited for trick or treating!

 

 

Emma was so excited to sort all the candy.

 

While we waited for Daddy to get home, Noah helped me hand out candy to trick or treaters.  "What's your costume?"  "Who are you?"  "Look he's an Iron Man just like me," was all part of the running commentary. 

 

 

When the hold time between visitors started to shorten, we moved our operation outside. 

 

 

Time for the real deal.  Emma made it to a few houses, but spent most of the time handing the person who answered the door candy out of her own basket. 

 

 

She did get a lot of "awwhh... she's so cute" compliments.

 

 

Noah on the other hand was an old pro. He and Daddy took off on their own around the neighborhood, and Noah had the best time until a couple spooky skeletons proved to be a bit too scary.  Wonder who he takes after in the fright department. 

 

 

Pre-Halloween Night Fun

The weather has been gorgeous this week, so tonight while waiting for the sun to set and the trick or treating to begin, the kids and I headed to the backyard. 

 

"Hmmm..." thinks Emma.  "I think I can do that!"

 

I was attempting a shot of Noah in his cute Halloween shirt, but I didn't realize how close I was going to have to keep an eye on Emma.  Spy her in the background?

 

Up she goes!  Great picture, Noah.

 

And, when the slide proved a bit too tricky, she decided to try another way up. 

 

I mean seriously... this girl climbs anything.

 

Yep.  She even climbed into this chair.  I did get a cute picture out of it though.



It's A (-nother) Girl!

My brother... the ultimate outdoorsman.  A fisherman by trade and a hunter in the off season.  He has been blessed with his fourth beautiful and healthy baby girl!  

 

Welcome to the world sweet baby Sarah Taylor!  I will never ever forget your special day since you were born just one day after me.  Get ready for the Halloween birthday parties... they will be here before you know it!

 

We can't wait to hug and snuggle with you, and I think Noah is pretty excited that the addition of Sarah T. (S.T., Taylor, or whatever nickname she is ultimately crowned with) that he will still be able to refer to his cousins as "the girls" and "the boys." It just keeps things a little simpler. 

Thanks Aunt B for sharing all the precious pictures!