The Lion, The Cow And The Piggie

Literally since I found out that I was pregnant with Louisa, I had been planning to dress the three kids up as little skunks for Halloween. Three little stinkers--What's cuter than that?

Of course, I failed to recognize that Laney would have her own opinion about dressing up for Halloween. And of course she did. A very strong opinion. She wanted to be a 'piggie' (odd choice given the panic over the swine flu, huh?). And once she's made it up, there's no changing Laney's mind----so, we have a piggie, a lion and a cow. And they're pretty cute! Elliot walked around the house in his lion costume, saying 'quack, quack, quack' for a good week before he started roaring!

Carving Pumpkins

We carved pumpkins (or rather one pumpkin---no need to be too ambitious with three little ones!) tonite after dinner. Delaney and Elliot drew the face on the pumpkin and then Daddy carved it (with a little help). Elliot had limited patience with the pumpkin carving process and soon became much more interested in his cars and trucks---no surprise. Delaney LOVED the pumpkin carving process and was totally enthralled---no surprise--Delaney loves anything and everything artsy-craftsy!

Because She's Too Cute

While the 'big kids' carved pumpkins, Louisa looked on-as sweet as can be.

She's scrumptious. Too sweet for words.

It's no secret that I love babies--there's nothing better in the world than snuggling with a warm little baby. I swear I could have ten more babies---but I really don't know if I could handle any more stubborn sassy toddlers. And teenagers....I can't even go there!

Harvest Festival

Preschool has become a raging success at our house. After just a few weeks of crying, screaming, pleading not to go to school (while Elliot threw himself at the front door, begging to go to school), Delaney has decided that she loves school. Thank God.

This weekend Laney's preschool had a Harvest Festival. Delaney and Elliot loved it---lots of preschoolers, crafts and treats-perfect for two and three year olds! Laney saw a few of her preschool buddies and Elliot was happy as a clam to be able to go to Laney's school for the afternoon!

Dress Up

Delaney and Elliot like to play dress-up---especially Delaney, who likes to dress up Elliot as Snow White and then call him 'her prince'! Grandma Mimi and Gramps brought back some great colorful little outfits from Turkey, including a belly dancer ensemble for Delaney. I think that Elliot was relieved finally to be wearing a little boy dress up outfit!

Playing With Louisa

Delaney and Elliot have been great with Baby Louisa. Elliot always wants to hold her and Delaney reads books to her and likes to lay down next to her. Of course, Elliot can be a little rough with her but it's all out of love! At the park, they'll tell Louisa to hold their drinks and plop their sippy-cups down in her lap while they run off to play. They even include her when playing--I'll often turn around for a minute only to discover that Louisa is covered in toys that they are 'sharing' with her.

Corley Ranch

We went to Corley Ranch for the afternoon. It was another beautiful day---warm and cloudless! Delaney and Elliot had a great time, running through the hay maze, riding in the 'train', checking out the animals and searching for the 'perfect' pumpkins--Laney was quite particular...Elliot-not so much. However, both Laney and Elliot insisted on carrying their own pumpkins---even if it took us all day to walk to the car-which it practically did! They are two fiercely independent toddlers.

Louisa was snug as a bug in the front carrier. She's the sweetest little baby and I could just eat her up! I love snuggling with her and feeling her warm breath on my cheek while she holds onto my finger. I can't believe that she's only been a part of our family for 5 1/2 weeks---I feel like she's been a part of us forever.