Pumpkin patch and Halloween 2011

We went to the pumpkin patch a few days ago. The kids all picked out a pumpkin. Victoria picked out a few little ones :-). They enjoyed running in the kiddie hay bale maze! Then we got to go on a hay ride! They all love that! Katharine then went to bounce in the bounce house while Victoria continued to peruse pumpkins, and the boys inspected the reminants of rotting pumpkins. Yuck! They all love the pumpkin patch!

We weren't able to go to the Safety Town halloween event, as we are moving to another house soon, and had to get stuff done on that :-(. We were in Belize during our Community Halloween get together, and Nana and Papa were not up to taking you guys. So, this year, we only did Halloween on Halloween :-). Kaden was an Angry bird. Colin was a King Pig. (Both from the game "Angry Birds"). Katharine was Cinderella, and Victoria was a fairy :-). All were super cute! We went Trick or Treating around the neighborhood with Mackenzie Ridout and her family. The weather was perfect, and everyone had a great time. Victoria wasn't to interested until she discovered that it was candy that was being handed out! Then, she was all about it! Aunt Stephanie pushed her around in her little car and carried her up to the door. Yes, she has the life! We then went home and handed out candy to the remaining Trick or Treaters :-). They love handing out candy! Especially since we have this creepy bowl that has a motion activated skeleton hand that comes out and spooks people! Grammy got that for them! To funny! They were all very happy, and candied out!

Our First Chess Tournament

Colin and Kaden are in chess club at school, though they have never played before. They had their first tournament, and we were expecting them to do poorly :-). Jason even picked them up early because they have hip hop on Mondays as well. Kaden was upset to leave. On Friday, Kaden comes to the bus with a trophy, and Colin has a ribbon. Apparently, Kaden won 4th place in the tournament, even though he left early! Colin got an honorable mention! Chess club then wanted to advance Kaden to the next level. Kaden did not like it. He said he didn't like losing, and he missed Colin, so they let him go back. So proud of both of them! Look out Bobby Fisher!

First Field Trip to the Zoo!

Kaden and Colin had their first field trip to the Dallas Zoo, bus ride and all! I was really anxious about the bus ride all the way from Frisco to the Zoo! No car seats = major anxiety! Luckily, all made it safely to the zoo! I was the chaperone for Colin, Kaden, Ava, and Savannah. Daddy came, as well as Ava's Dad, and Savannah's Mom. We all had a great time! Giants of the Savanna was amazing! Colin and Kaden decided to ride home with us so they could get a milk shake :-). Just glad they didn't ride the bus back. The bus ride there was enough for me :-).

Kaden playing both sides!

Kaden, Colin, Katharine, and Victoria were playing in the sprinkler outside. They had little water guns. Kaden pulled Katharine aside, and told her that he was on her team. A few minutes later, he pulled Colin aside. Suddenly, Colin was running across the yard yelling, "Baby Kate! Baby Kate! Don't listen to Kaden! He said he was on your team, but he just told me that he's really on my team!" Oh my goodness! Kaden is 6 years old and all ready playing both sides! How does one know how to be diabolical at 6? Man, o man! What are we in for in the future!

Colin's an Angel

During car line today, Colin's teacher came out and told me that 3 little girls in Colin's class went up to Colin and stated, "Colin, you are an angel on Earth." So sweet! I so agree with them :-).

Six Flags!

We took Kaden, Colin, and Katharine to Six Flags with cousin Aidan. Nana was at home with Victoria. It was the coolest day of the week at 95! It was everyone's first time at Six Flags. We rode the pirate ship, twirling sombreo, tabagan ride, ferris wheel, little roller coasters, and the boys rode the Judge Roy Scream with Jason :-). It was great fun, and we can't wait to go back. . . when it's cooler!

Katharine's First Day of Pre K!

I was very nervous this morning. Katharine was upset last night, and saying that she did not want to go to school. Crying, the whole nine yards. Luckily, she was in much better spirits this morning! No problems with the uniform. For all the carrying on last night, she just walked right into class this morning! Not a single tear, though I had a few :-). So proud of her for being so brave!

After school, she reported that she liked her teacher and had fun. It looks like it's going to be a good school year!