Pumpkin Pictures

From the Pumpkin Patch to Halloween, we have had a fun-filled-fall!

The boys loved the patch all fall long. I took them to "the farm" up the street many mornings to get our vegetables, play in the hay, and visit the animals. (Tyler in turquoise/Carter in orange)



Below: Carter
But we saved the big trip to be with Daddy and they were so excited for the long-awaited "Tractor Ride" . . . (Tyler in turquoise/Carter in orange)Below: Chucking Apples- then Carter sneaking one for himselfWe had originally bought a tiger and MONKEY costume- but in normal "Tyler and Carter Fashion" they had to be the same thing, no matter how cool we tried to make the costume monkey seem.
The boys made the rounds on Halloween. First off was Nana's. . .then Grandma's . . .then Gigi and Popi's for trick-or-treating. "Go trick-or-treating" was the request for days after that. They had so much fun. Every house they wanted to go inside and check out the decorations. . .


They dragged their bags behind them on the ground- too much candy! It was very funny cause the thought it was just great to have a bag-o-candy as a pull toy.
Travis' impressive creations + my jack-o-lanterns:More fun pics:

Annamarie- always so happy:
Aunt Rhonda said last night "You guys really won the lottery" - She is so right- Anna is simply amazing.Joining us and sitting in her high chair for the first time
She can sit up all alone!
First Solids!A crying baby should NEVER be cute- except when they NEVER cryBedtime: The boys love to get a ride from the big dinosaur (Daddy) to bed.The Duck Pond: The boys get a kick out of ducks- but the bread ended up in some other hungry bellies. You would think I starved them but I just think they thought it was cool to eat what the ducks were eating.Below: TylerTyler and the Caterpillar: he found it at the park and just laughed at it kept crawling up to his face. He wanted to hold it over and over again. Carter wouldn't touch it- he was terrified!Painting together at a Birthday Party: They really are inseparable now and will always notice when the other is missing and ask out of concern. I used to think that it was more of a competitive thing (what is my brother into that I want?) but now they are officially best buddies. (Also Below: Carter trying to give Tyler a hug)

Need a Laugh?

Here are some of my recent favorite quotes:

While driving we see a man walking two huge dogs
Tyler: "Mama, that is not a puppy dog, that is a BUFFALO dog!"


Coming down the steps one morning after waking up . . . arms in the air swinging while saying
Carter: "Mac and Cheese Time! Mac and Cheese Time!"


After seeing a Beavers Sign:
Carter: "Go Beavers!"
Tyler: "Carter, Dadda likes Go Beavers. Mama likes Go Irish. Ty likes . . . . . . Einsteins!"


The morning after making Lollipop Ghosts for Halloween
Tyler: "Lollipop Please Mama"
Me: "We don't have lollipops for breakfast Tyler, maybe later today."
Tyler: "Ghost Please Mama"

Annamarie is 4 Months Old

Almost 15 pounds now - She is simply the best thing ever.
I know everyone get s a kick out of her brothers, but Annamarie watches them all day long grinning ear to ear. She gets schlepped everywhere, stuck in her car seat, woken up from naps, only given half of what she wants to eat, the list goes on- and is always content. It is truly amazing. Here are some current pics:

Above: She loves the jumperoo just like the boys. They will be playing around her and the minute she feels like she wants attention from them she jumps and jumps until they look and then just laughs. It's adorable.
Below: Our friends Andy & Jenise just had their third, little Sam. He is just days old. How big they get in just 4 months!

Above: Carter & Annamarie - He wants to hold her many times a day, and every time asks me "camera please?" to take a picture- so this is one of many (it's also safer than it looks!!).

Summer Finale

Uncle (Baby) Zan Get's Married!A day I officially feel old . . . and so happy. Classic words to Janna, his soon to be wife, "you won't cry" but the minute I headed down the aisle and saw beautiful tears in Zan's eyes, I lost it (sorry, Janna!), and for the rest of the ceremony. They are wonderful together. I am so happy, no EXCITED, for them and the memories ahead. Here are pictures from the San Juan Island trip:

The Ferry Ride
Above: Tyler
Below: Carter
Annamarie's smile is infectious. If I got a quarter for every time I heard "she is the perfect baby" we would have bought a vacation home at the islands . . . it's truly amazing- she never cries and is just happy. My cousin Megan made me laugh as she was talking about it and said "Anna was looking at this lady asleep on the ferry and started smiling at her and I thought 'don't waste your smiles on her'" . . . but honestly, she has that many to give. She brightens many random people's days because of it. I had to put two pictures up cause I just couldn't delete one. Infectious.
Above: Annamarie and Cousin Brinn
Below: Fun exploring in the rain (Anna is in the pack, I am holding Tyler and Carter is on Travis)
Above: My Aunt Joan with the boys at the rehearsal dinner.
Below: Morning Time with Brinn and Popi

The Big Day
Above: The boys ran to welcome Janna that morning saying "happy wedding day!" with hugs
Below: How many people does is take to get these two ready?! (BIG thanks to Paula and Jim -also seen - for babysitting during pictures and the ceremony)Above: Gigi with Tyler
Below: Tyler is with Gigi/Carter with PopiPicture Time!
My aunt tried to bribe with candy all the cousins to be good and take pictures. You can see below how that worked! It was a good effort though and VERY entertaining to see little kids beg.

Above: The look on Camden's face says it all!
Below: Zan and Janna with all the kids- even Anna (on Janna's lap). . . I love the boys all holding hands!
Above: Gigi and the boys
Below: Carter and Me
Above: Travis with my three brothers and Camden (the ring bearer)
Below: Janna with the groomsmen

First Gloves
On Labor Day I asked Travis what he wanted to do. He said "something special." Not long after we were headed to buy the boys their first baseball gloves and head to the ballpark. It was a very cool morning and so fun to sit with Annamarie in the grass and watch the proud father. We took them to one of our neighbors games thi Now they love to talk about is being baseball players. (Carter is in blue/Tyler green)

Baby Zan is MARRIED!!

I will update with pics soon but wanted to say congratulations to the fabulous couple! We had an amazing weekend- such a memorable and fun trip to the San Juan Islands for the celebration.

I have a new sister- and she is beautiful in every way. Welcome to the family Janna. We love you! And you caught yourself a true sweetheart. . . love you too, brother.