With a ruler for a sword, of course, because that’s what he picked to bring today. 🙂
And a shot of his new haircut, courtesy of daddy this afternoon.
Category Archives: Kids
They are both so sweet.
So we’re watching Inside Out and some scene comes on where the characters are crying.
Katie: What’s he doing?
Tom: He’s crying. It’s good to cry. It’s how we deal with things.
Owen: Like when Grandma Marsha died.
Tom and I look at each other and get teary.
Me: Exactly.
Owen: And we won’t forget her…
Katie: Because she’s always in our heart.
Tom and I look at each other again and just about lose it. The kids weren’t phased at all and just went back to watching the movie.
I’m glad the things I’ve said to them have sunk in, even if Katie doesn’t specifically understand yet.
We surprised Owen at lunch!
Tom was home today so we decided to surprise Owen during his lunch!
Don’t you love Katie’s lunch? Sometimes I just make life easy. 🙂
Owen seeing us!
Dancing with Ellen
Or at least some of her guests. 🙂
My outgrown monkey
Because I like to plan and shop ahead, I’ve had this 18m Halloween costume for probably 2-3 years…but unfortunately she never got to wear it and now it’s too small. (Last year would have been perfect but so was the MSU Cheerleader.) Surprisingly it still kinda fit so I had to get a picture! She was SO excited to be a monkey!!
This is how she rolled at Costco today.Â
A walk after a long drive
After two kinda long days in the car—and a week of no real exercise—we pulled in, unloaded the car, then headed directly to the park for our favorite hike!
She loves the tiny chair
We like the turnpike rest areas because they have a family bathroom. Katie has discovered the little flip-down seat…and always had to sit there once she was done.
Packed to the hilt!
We were heading home with just a bit more stuff than we arrived with…and the kids were completely packed in.
Gramma and the kids
Time change + pool time = wiped out
Letting our little fish swim!
After the events of the past few days, we wanted to let the kids have some fun!
And a compilation of slides…
Halloween in Grayling
The kids were super excited about treak-or-treating at Gramma’s house…and we were, too…until the Michigan weather happened. Yeah, it was 38° and rainy. Egads. If you look closely enough you can see Katie’s polka-dot long johns under her white tights (and she also had on pink tights!).
On the front porch where my Halloween picture was taken every year…
Everyone (including Uncle Rob) ready to head out!
There weren’t many houses lit up but the ones that were were handing out TONS of candy! You see how full their bags look? We had only hit maybe six houses at this point!
After about 15 minutes they gave up on the umbrellas and just ran from house to house while we waited at the road. Soon enough we were back at Gramma’s door!!
Home after an hour of being out in the rain—they were soaked but happy!!
Tom gave the kids a hot shower and put them in PJs while I made them hot cocoa!
Eating Mallow cups from daddy and Uncle Rob—they were Grandma Marsha’s favorite treat and someone brought a bag of them for the boys.
LOOKS AT THEIR HAUL!! The weather sure stunk but it was great for quick candy accumulation. They got 9# of candy from less than 20 houses!
UNCLE GROB!!!!
They’ve been waiting desperately to see Uncle Rob!
Kidisms 18
Owen: Mom, my tongue hurts.
Me: Why does your tongue hurt?
Owen: Because I really want to eat.
Me: Yeah it doesn’t work like that.
Owen: Burger King is delicious.
Me: Yes it is.
Owen: But the breakfast meals are deliciouser.
As we are driving in the car:
Tom, to Katie: Kisses!
Katie: I can’t reach! I’m in my seat!
At Costco after Katie said she had to go potty and was successful:
Me: Katie, you did such a great job! I’m so proud of you!
Katie: I know. Thank you.
Driving to Kalkaska:
Owen: Mom! You missed it! The white tree with black spots. Like in my game!
Me: Those are birch trees and we’ll see more!
Taking a wet rest
Dollar store finds
We found a lot of Dollar Store toys while cleaning out the apartment, so brought some of them over for the kids (some are being saved for the future). Owen was excited about these wrist-pull copters, which he had to wait to play with for a few days because the weather was rainy.
Katie discovered a time-out seat.
It wasn’t actually used as a time-out seat, but that’s what she called it.
Defeated.Â
Owen fought a lengthy battle…but in the end he was defeated. 🙂
Grandma Jean made Katie a phone.
Yes, it’s a rock. Yes, Katie already has three real phones to play with. She LOVES it. Kids are funny.
She actually slept with it last night and found it under her pillow this morning!
I was making my bed then this happened.
Owen’s dream came true!
Owen is in heaven with daddy’s old Bear bow (made in Grayling!). Tom found it in his mom’s stuff today.
I didn’t hear it, but Gramma said he shouted “MY DREAM CAME TRUE!” when he saw it!
The same stage!
On the same stage where my school pictures were taken cough 30+ cough years ago. I’ve been wanting to visit the school for probably the last 15 years and finally just went and did it! It was a bonus that I was able to take the kids, the gym was empty, and I could take a picture! Funnily enough, I had forgotten my phone in the car so after our brief walk around, I had to go back to the car to get my phone so I could get my picture! I had waited so long to do it that I wasn’t going to miss my opportunity!
Gramma and KatieÂ
In a hand-me-down dress from the Beson cousins.
Owen’s Happy Family
At least the ones in this house…which includes Gramma Jean, Grandpa David, and Maggie. 🙂
Carry me, Gramma!
Little Lobsters
Wearing Gramma Jean’s lobster hat!
Zonked. Finally.Â
We waited all day for them to fall asleep since they were up early (we had to wake them up) and of course, they fell asleep about an hour before we had to stop.
Burger King Katie
Last T-ball game of the fall season!
I love that his tongue is out the entire time. Click photo for larger image:
He was in the pitcher position for an inning and he did REALLY well getting the ball and throwing it to first base! Click photo for larger image:
And this is what Katie is busy doing during the game…sitting on the sidewalk by the parking lot, co-opting someone’s mitt and running around, and playing with someone’s dog. 🙂
Stay tuned for the team photos! The fall season didn’t have official photos but the coaches wife took some!