A Hawaiian Halloween

This year my three little ones were all hula girls, since their mom got a great deal on them in Hawaii this year, and they did rock the coconut bras! My Mom and Dad and Whitney came down after the Aberdeen game for some of the Halloween Festivities, which was really fun. We went to the Trunk or Treat and then around our neighborhood, it was a fun night!

Shelby, Saddie, Marin, McKin, and Jase at the Trunk or Treat.

Harvest Time

Every year we like to take the girls to Aberdeen to check out Potato Harvest. It's fun for them to see what Grandpa does and where I spent A LOT of time as a kid. There are also the added educational benefits of learning where our food comes from, etc. etc.....Quincy loved rolling on the pipe

My cousin McKenzie Baker and Piler Operator Whitney with the girls.

It is the quite the operation and I don't know how he keeps it organized, guess he's good at what he does, Thanks Dad!

You turn your head for 2 seconds...

The other day I was giving the 2 little girls their baths, Quincy did not want to get out yet but I had things to get done and I can't leave her alone in the tub like I can with the older girls. I got Quincy all bathed and dressed and left Halle in for a little more tub time and put Quincy in her room with some toys while I went to get started on breakfast clean up and not one minute later Halle is yelling "Quincy's in the tub!" and this is what I find...The little stinker had went into the bathroom and crawled back into the tub, fully clothed! My older girls thought it was sooo funny. Even though I had to go through another wrestling match to change Quincy's clothes, it was pretty funny and a great example of how determined Quincy can be when she knows what she wants!

The Best State Fair in our State

Well, the fair came and went and we did the usual fair activities. It was fun to see McKinley and Halle ride all the rides. Luckily, Whitney was there and willing to ride a few rides with the girls. I'm sure most 14 year olds wouldn't be willing to go on the kiddie rides, but she was great and the girls loved it. McKinley went on her first "roller coaster" and was so funny, Chan and I were dying. She was screaming and I couldn't tell if she loved it or hated it, but afterwards she said she wanted to do it again so I guess that was my answer. Quincy wanted to go on the rides so bad that we couldn't stand near the railing because she would grab on and try to pull herself over, maybe next year Lulu! Chan also took McKinley to the Motocross with some friends, she loved it. They saw someone wreck and she couldn't stop talking about it. We also went one night with just Chan and I, and then with my family one time. Can't wait until the carnies roll into town next year!

While the boys are away, the girls will play

A few weeks ago while all the boys were in Dallas golfing and going to the BYU/Oklahoma Game, the girls got together to have a little fun. We got a babysitter and my mom treated us all to pedicures (Whitney was getting a manicure, she has a thing with people touching her feet.) Thanks Mom!

We went to the Aberdeen Homecoming Football Game to see Whitney cheerlead and I was so excited to see 2 of my very best friends from High School so we took a pic of the old crew. We did everything together during my HS and College days, love these girls. Me, Kamber, & Beth

While the kids were outside riding the Barbie Jeep, McKinley got on the hood and said "I'm the Prom Queen." A little too much Disney I think...

That same weekend, my mom was getting all the flooring re-done in her house so everyone stayed with me. We ate a lot of good food, got a very small amount of sleep, and got to go crazy when the Cougs beat the Sooners. It was a great time!

Kindergarten

So the much anticipated day came and went, McKinley's first day of Kindergarten! She was so excited, and even though I shed a few tears at how big our little girl is getting I am so happy for her to experience new and exciting things. She just got right on the bus and didn't even look back. She has a lot of great friends in Mrs. Crane's class with her and it has already been so fun. Monday night they had a "Kindergarten Kick Off" night where the whole family got to go to the school and McKinley gave us a tour, she thought she was pretty hot stuff for sure.

I tried to take some pictures of the girls before we went to the Bus Stop. Prior to this experience I was contemplating getting updated family pictures taken, I've decided we are not ready for that since these are the best ones, that's right, these below are the best ones.Waiting for the bus
The Pheasant Hollow Kindergarten Crew: McKinley, Analise, Jaiden, & Dusty

Walking home from school with the big girls!

Just as most moms probably wish, I hope that McKinley's love of learning lasts a LONG time!

Quincy is ONE!

Because of the little trip and all the chaos surrounding the half marathon, we didn't really get to have a proper celebration on Miss Quincy's birthay, so the Sunday after we had a real shin-dig.She got to open presents...

And have some cake, here is BEFORE....and AFTER..

We sure love our little Quincy Lulu. She is such a trooper and brings so much joy to our lives with her happy personality. She is almost walking, but not quite and is quite possibly the most wiggly human being EVER. Happy Birthday Quinc!