Happy Halloween From Our Super Heroes

Lauren's Halloweens


2004-Kitty Cat & Ladybug, 2005-Fairy Princess, 2006-Gigi the Poodle, 2007-Cinderella, 2008-Supergirl

Justin's Halloween

1st Halloween 2008-Kitty Cat & Superman

Halloweens Past

Here is a look at some of our past Halloween costumes. Enjoy!


Dawn - Little Gypsy


Jason- Little Devil, Clown, Pirate


Raggedy Ann & Andy (the college years), Dawn-Lightning Victim, Jason-Elvis (Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner)

From looking at all of Jason's old pictures, I have discovered that he had an obsession with clowns. I think he was a clown for Halloween 4 different years. He told me he actually wanted to be a clown when he grew up.

These next pics aren't actually from Halloween, they were just great costume pictures that I had to show. I am sure Jason is going to love me for this! The two pics of Jason are costumes that he wore when he was a counselor at Aggie Fish Camp. He actually made the front page of Bryan's newspaper The Eagle with the Hawaiian costume. The picture of both of us is from a 70's Murder Mystery Dinner with some friends.


Rumor Man (yes, that is a unitard), Hawaiian, 70's Murder Mystery Dinner (Polyanna Stuffincup and Knight Feva)

Amen

Before we eat any meal we say a prayer as a family. Justin is starting to join in. The last couple of times after we have said Amen he says something that sounds similar to Amen. Tonight he even clasped his hands together. Just to be sure that is what he was doing we said the prayer several times and he did the same thing every time. It is such a joy to see our whole family joining together in prayer.

Step by Step

Justin took 10 steps tonight. He is getting steadier each day. Look out, here he comes!

Slow down please!!!!

Justin has been letting go and standing on his own for long moments at a time. He has been able to take one step and then falls. Tonight, he stood for a while and then took two steps. It brought tears to my eyes. I am not exactly sure why, but I think it was a combination of joy at seeing such an accomplishment from my child and also sadness that he is getting more independent and needing his mommy's help a little less everyday.

Lauren also showed us her own little grown up moment tonight. She goes to Sonshine Kids at our church on Wednesday nights, which is where the kids learn about God through games, choir, hand chimes, crafts, musicals, and Bible devotions. She always has a lot of fun and there was a little girl that she usually played with all the time. Tonight she informed us that she was not playing with her anymore that she had a new friend that she liked to play with, a little boy. We asked if he was her boyfriend and she said yes. Of course, she is thinking he is a boy and he is her friend. We ate dinner with this little boy's family after church a couple of weeks ago and he and Lauren sat next to each other and talked the whole time. Apparently since then they have been buddies. She told us tonight that we needed to send him an invitation to her birthday party because she wanted to make sure he came. Of course, that is no time soon but she is always planning it. We are going to have our hands full with her over the next 15 years.

My baby boy is getting big :(

Pre Haircut (hair wet down )


During haircut


Before and After


Lauren by the MSC in College Station

Well it finally happened. Justin got his first haircut today by his Aunt April. Although it was much needed, it has made me quite sad. He just looks so different! His cute little curl is gone and his hair looks so much lighter. He looks so much older with his big boy haircut. Every time I look at him I feel a little sad that he is growing up so fast. But of course, I am enjoying every minute of it.

On a different note, this past weekend Lauren and Jason had a daddy and daughter day and they went to the Aggie vs Texas Tech football game together. I think they both had a great time just the two of them. When Lauren got home she told me that she cheered really hard but the Aggies still lost. Daddy had her making ugly faces at all the cars with Texas Tech fans on the drive to College Station. That is a great lesson, thanks daddy! Justin and I also had a great day just the two of us!

Like Totally!

Tonight I had pokeno with a group of fun loving ladies. Being that it is close to Halloween, it was decided that people should dress up in costumes or wear Halloween shirts. Last month our pokeno night was going to be an 80's theme, so we just let that carry over to this month since Ike decided to interfere with our get together. That being said, out of 15 ladies, only three of us were brave enough to dress up and we went 80's. I sure am glad that styles have changed, because not only were the styles hideous, but fixing your hair like that is a pain and not all that comfortable. I am sure I got some looks driving to the party. I was in Jason's car that has no tinting on any windows so everyone could get a good view of my lovely hair and makeup. At least they couldn't see my pants! Enjoy the picture!

Justin on Trampoline

Justin jumping on trampoline.

Once again....

Lauren and I had a tea party, Our Mother and Daughter Day (we went to the movies)





Fun at Dewberry Farms

It has been a while since I have posted anything. Everything is finally back to normal around here, except for the fact that we still have two huge piles of debris in front of our house that I have to maneuver around every time I back out of the driveway. But hopefully those will soon be gone. Justin and Lauren are growing and learning everyday. I am pretty sure Justin will be walking within the next two months. He is already trying to let go of things and stand up on his own. He has super crawling speed and will chase you all around the house. Lauren is such a great big sister and helps me out a lot by playing with Justin and keeping him occupied when I am busy. I don't even have to ask for her help, she just knows when I need it. She makes me so proud. She and I have started reading the Level 1 reader books together and she is learning so fast! She is great at sounding out words and remembering them after she has seen them a few times. She can also count to 100 now. It is so great to see her learning everyday. She is such a sponge and loves to learn new things.

We recently went to Dewberry Farms with our friends and the kids had a great time. They have a playground, pumpkin patch, corn maze, animals, and all kinds of activities for the kids. It was a fun day for all. I am now trying to finish making the kids Halloween costumes. Lauren wanted to be Supergirl, so in going with that theme, Justin is going to be Superbaby. I will definitely post pictures when we have them. I can't believe that Halloween is going to be here so soon and after that we all know how fast the year seems to fly by. I have got to get shopping for Christmas!!!