Toes

I painted Laney's toes this afternoon-with glitter nail polish. She then asked me to paint her fingernails; I hesitated for just a minute-I don't want her to be one of those little girls (and she sooo could be one of those little girls) who wears makeup to preschool and heels to the park! But it's just nail polish, right?

Scrumptious

Need I say more?

More Halloween Pics

We had a great Halloween--the kids loved trick-or-treating. Laney, who loves stimulation, was in heaven with all of the scary decorations and commotion; she was totally in her element. Elliot, on the other hand, was a little hesitant at times and would say--'Don't like it, don't like it!'--while pointing at a 'scary house'. They both were totally in awe of all of the candy that they received. Laney has been periodically throwing herself on the floor, begging / pleading / negotiating for more candy. It's ridiculous.


Louisa was a cow by day and a bear cub by night!


We also went to the Nevada Day parade. We showed up right before the parade started but saw some of our friends who had staked out good seats hours before---so we mooched off of them! The kids loved the parade---and lasted for a full 2 1/2 hours-which is pretty amazing if I do say so myself. Once again, Laney was in her element and sat right along the curb, cheering, while Elliot would hang out with the 'big kids' for awhile and then periodically check back with me.

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!