Pumpkin Carving

Yesterday we carved pumpkins TWICE! We made one at Tyler’s friends house that morning and then carved a couple last night with Daddy.

In the morning Tyler didn’t want to do too much carving. I think it was because he was too busy playing, but Dad was able to get him to help that night.

Tyler wanted to make a spider one. It was a little complicated, but he helped do some of the carving too.

Kalen wanted a “Bell Bell pumpkin”! So Mommy helped her carve out Tinkerbelle!

When they were through Tyler wanted to put his in his room, but we talked him into letting it stay outside. We had to light them up right away to see how they looked!

Perfect! Now anytime we drive off the kids say, “look at our pumpkins!”

The Perfect Pumpkin

On Sunday afternoon we took the kids to a little pumpkin patch to search for the “perfect pumpkin!” This was a big job for Tyler and he took it VERY seriously!

Kalen on the other hand, picked out some right away!

Tyler had to help her a little bit.

Daddy did too!

Mom was determined to get the best pumpkin patch photo!

I was so happy when Tyler sat still for a few!

I think this is my favorite.

Kalen kept going from one pumpkin to the next sitting on it and saying “Cheese.”

Silly girl!

They really liked the baby pumpkins.

Kalen picked out a small one which she really wanted to carry herself,

but it was too heavy! “Help please Mommy!”

After about 30mins of running from one end of the patch to the other searching and searching Tyler finally found his!

Now we have two perfect pumpkins to carve!

Fall Decor

My favorite season is fall! I love it when the weather starts getting cooler and all the leaves start changing colors! It’s just beautiful. I love decorating the house with fall colors too! I don’t have too many decorations, but love it when I open the fall box and finding new places for it all. Today I sat down and made some new decor. Do you remember my butterflies? Well I took them out and replaced them with pumpkins!

Super cute right!? Shannon taught me how to make them using an oval punch and cardstock!

So Happy Fall! I hope you enjoy decorating your homes too! :)

Better Late than Never

Well I’m just now getting our Halloween pictures up. I know the Grandparents have been dying to see them! It’s fitting to be putting them up today since we are hoping for a big upset and that Michigan will beat Ohio State today!!

Here is our own little Michigan football player!At first glance he may look cute…But he’s got some big muscles… And at times can look down right MEAN!! (this was just before he tackled the camera girl!)He can hike the ball… and is already practicing for when he wins the Heisman! He’s even got his own little Cheerleader. Kalen cheers him on…  and loves it when he makes a touchdown! They are super cute together! Tyler is sweet on his cheerleader. We can’t forget about the coach (Daddy).Or his #1 fan (Mommy). Kalen showed off some of her skills as a flyer.   All in all, I think we made a pretty good team!GO BLUE!!! BEAT THEM BUCKEYES!!!

Getting Ready

Today we are getting the house ready for Thanksgiving. My Mother, Meagan, and Sue Ann are coming to visit us next week so we want the house looking nice. We are raking the leaves today.

Well...Mike is raking leaves.

And Tyler is playing in them.

And I'm having fun with my camera....guess I'll stop and start cleaning now!

Thanksgiving wrap-up

We hope y'all had a good Thanksgiving, we sure enjoyed it! I had my mom and sister visiting from Michigan and made my first ever Thanksgiving dinner (with mom's help of course). Everything turned out great and we ate a lot!

Meagan helped with the potatoes.

Mom testing the food.

Mike watching the Lions.

Even Tyler helped with the cleanup.

Here are a couple pictures of the table decorations.

Of course the day after thanksgiving we got up to go shopping, we didn't up too early though, left about 6 am. I got some shopping done, but still need a few more ideas. I also got some decorations up. It was nice to have my mom's help and another "woman's" eye. (Mike thinks things look good anywhere).

In other news I have started to feel the baby move around in my belly these past few days. It has been exciting to actually start to 'feel' pregnant. I have been popping out a little more too...it's not fun finding clothes to wear. My maternity clothes are still too big and my regular clothes are too tight. I guess I'm in that awkward stage. I'm 4 months now only another 6 to go!!

Hope everyone is getting into the holiday season!

-Bri