Recipe for Disaster

Friday night we went on a camping trip.  I was super nervous to go, because Mason had an ear infection in both ears, our family of 6 was sleeping in a 4 man tent, and it is November(it is supposed to be cold).

Although the odds weren't in our favor we went and we all had so much fun.  

The lake looked so cool in the morning with all the steam rising from it:

We all loved sitting around the fire:

Although no fish were caught, Parker enjoyed trying:

 Kenzie & Kaitlynn loved spending time with their friend Brooke:

Mason loved rolling around in the dirt and scaring me to death as he walked along the dock:

Poor kid had so many layers on, he could never stand back up when he tripped:

 I loved that there were no electronics just family, friends, and the beautiful earth to enjoy.

Parker's Messy Room

Every time I put Mason down to go play, he walks straight into Parker's room.  I think it is funny that even Mason knows what room will have the most toys on the floor.

Parker Voted

I was very impressed that Parker was wearing this sticker when I picked him up from school today.  

Everyone in his school got to vote for who they wanted to be president, if they want to wear school uniforms, and what their favorite subject is.  What a great idea to teach the kids the importance of voting.

Halloween

Happy Halloween

Mason was supposed to be a bumble bee, but acted like this every time his costume was on.  So, he ended up being a mad hornet.

 Kate was Tinkerbell

 Kenzie was a ghost

 Parker was a black ninja

We had a great day celebrating and being with friends.

A busy month

We have been to so many Fall festivals/Fairs/Carnivals this month it isn't funny.  I have learned my kids top 3 requirements to make them happy at a fair:  Face painting 

Games with prizes

Bounce house

This carnival took the painting up one notch and offered hair painting.  Although it started in fun, Kenzie's paint turned into a disaster.  That lovely Raggedy Ann Red stayed in her hair for 2 weeks, and I had to scrub her face forever to get that dark red & black ladybug off her face.

Needless to say I am not much a fan for paint anywhere but my walls.  I thought 2 fish were enough, however the kids didn't.  Kenzie won a fish who she named "Pumpkin" & Kaitlynn won a fish, and named it "Nemo".  Nemo only belonged to Kaitlynn for 1 hour before he almost lost his life.  Thankfully, Anthony was able to save him.  Thank goodness Parker takes care of the fish not Kaitlynn.

Mason 11 months

This cute boy is 11 months old.

He:

has perfected walking 

loves toilets and finds pleasure in throwing objects in them.  He is slightly picky though, he likes to wait for a brand new roll of toilet paper before throwing it in the toilet.

will climb onto anything he can

can only go up stairs 

puts everything he can grab in his mouth

has 3 teeth with 3 more peaking through

has an infectious smile, his laugh could even make the grinch melt

Great minds think alike

The other day Kenzie & Parker both walked out of their room wearing almost the exact same outfit.  Great minds think alike.