Fall Festival at Southern

Again, Southern outdid themselves.  We had an amazing time this year at the Fall Festival.  It was Western themed, so I bought the kids bandanas and when we arrived they each got a cowboy hat in a color of their choice and a sheriff pin.

The dinner was Chick-Fil-A, cokes and chips.  Then they had stands(like the one above) with Fried oreos, elephant ears, and pickles.  They also had cotton candy, caramel corn, nachos, jumbo pretzels and rootbeer.

The blow ups and bounce houses were the fun.  There was also apple bobbing, pony on a stick races, crafts and SO MUCH more.

3rd grade

This "IS" Hannah's signature pose.  I was looking through some I took of her this weekend at Disney, and she is like this in every pose:) 
3rd grade is going well....She has a lot more home work!  As long as we keep her focused she can get it done in a timely manner.  It isn't easy for her though. 
Her teacher is very nice, and we are looking forward to a great year.

olypmics

Since this was the first year H and C really understood the Olympics we went all out.  We made torches and stayed up really really really late watching the opening ceremonies.  Then we watched TV for 2 weeks straight!!  They loved it. And pretty much after every viewing they were trying to be Olympians.  Even ML got into it.  She was jumping off of pillows pretending to be diving.  We were pretty sure C would be rushed to the emergency room at one point.  But he survived. 

dress like a cow day

random cuteness

The last Saturday of the summer was spent at the Zoo.  Here they are posing all nice and cute. 

Hannah's riding lessons

Instead of a sport this year, H has chosen riding lessons.  She is very good at it, and not afraid.  The younger 2 like to go as well and pet the horses.

Keeping cool

Like most of you, we are doing everything possible to stay cool this week.  Last night we hit up the splash park at the zoo. (along with the free carosel rides)  Today we went swimming at the Seminary.

The night before

The night before her party, which was her actual Birthday, Hannah had a slumber party.  It started out as us watching G for the weekend so her parents could go to Colorado.  Then it snow balled into K staying over Friday night too.  They had a blast though.  We went to McDonald's for dinner.  Then on the GattiLand arcade for games and prizes.  Then a KungFoo Panda 1 & 2 marathon until 2am. 

Then off to the party.  Pictures of the party are down below.

Hannah's Birthday Party

Blogger has apparently switched the way you up load pictures.  You used to have to do it in reverse order...not anymore.  So for your viewing pleasure I have decided to not switch them around (actually I don't have the time!)!!!!

Here I present Hannah's 8th Birthday!!!!

(above - ML riding home from the park "nake" .  She had spilled on her shirt and demanded it be taken off...)

creepy....

ENJOY!!

Happy 8th Birthday to Hannah!!

Calvin's Birthday "weekend" part one

The party was Cars 2 themed.  I made box cars for the children to race in.  We outlined a race course on the driveway and they raced all around.

Each of the kids got to pick out a tatoo and we "tatted" ourselves up :)  MiriLou got Holly Shiftwell.

Our Birthday boy pre-party.  The photos are in reverse order.

above - box cars
below - cake

Calvin was so worn out Friday that he fell asleep early.

His new death mobile. I swear to you all he is going to end up in the ER with this new contraption!!!!!  But he LOVES it.

Part 2 coming soon!!

ST. Louis with Aunt Kara and Uncle Jimmy.  Spring 2012.

We meet them there.  It was a total surprise, and the kids had a blast.  We went to "City Museum"  it is an amazing and awesome place for kids!!!  All of you should go there.