Ava's Dancing Debut

Ava had her first dance performance on Friday at the Talon Craft Fair and I absolutely had to post this picture because of the cuteness of Ava in her costume. I love watching this kid dance. She never gets afraid to get on the stage, she is a pure born entertainer!

Look Mom, No Bangs!

We have decided that we are going to grow Savannah's bangs out - finally! We have attempted this on many occasions, but we never followed through with it because they would get in her eyes and drive her nuts, or I would have to listen to her whine about the way I did her hair. She has finally decided to give it a try and what do ya think? I think she looks pretty darn cute.

First feeding!

I can't believe how fast Leah is growing up - we just started her on rice cereal. She isn't really sure what to think, I can't really tell if she likes it yet. She was more interested in playing with the spoon than she was eating. We just took her to her 4-month appointment and she is weighing in at 11 lbs. 6 oz. We are loving each moment with her. I forgot how much fun each stage is.

Leah's baby blessing and the cutest ears I ever did see!

I know I am posting a lot tonight - but I have to post this pic of Jason and the girls. On Saturday morning I was loading the dishwasher and the girls had all gone and got in bed with Jason. He was in there playing with baby Leah. When I went back there they were all so cute and cuddly, I just couldn't resist taking a picture. They love their dad! (Sorry, don't look too close at Jason in his garments!)

I love that little Leah's ears! They are just like her dad's ears. We also blessed her this last Sunday. I wish I had some better pics but this is all I ended up with -

Grandpa Joe blessed her and he did such a great job. We are so happy to have this beautiful little girl in our family. I can't imagine life without her! Really, what did we do without her?!?

Pumpkins

Well, we carved our pumpkins last week but I never did do a post on it. The kids were so excited to do it and then about 2 hours into it Jason and I realized that we were the ones who got the raw end of the deal! The kids were in the house playing and we were still out in the garage carving the pumpkins! Note to self (actually note to Jason): Only buy 2 pumpkins next year - NOT 4!

What a good sport-he even had a paper due this particular night and he still was willing to do the pumpkin carving party with me!

The Munchkins - Savannah got most of the seeds out. Ava was a wimp and wouldn't touch them. She didn't like how it felt.

The finished product! Jason did the cool looking ones!

Halloween

Here are some Halloween pics - Savannah went as Hannah Montana, Ava was a pirate/fairy princess, and little Leah was a "lil stinker" (skunk). We didn't do much trick or treating, but the kids were happy with what they got.

Ava The Pirate!

Ava as the "fairy princess". She had a preschool party earlier in the day and when she got home she decided that she didn't want to be a pirate. Luckily I had this dance costume from 2 years ago and she decided that it was cool enough to wear trick or treating.

Savannah as "Hannah Montana"

This is our little stinker, little Leah!

We're nerds - I know!