Halloween

Annie-butterfly, Ellie-catterpillar, Luke-entomologist, Stacy-Spooky

The last couple of years the Goff boys have joined us for Halloween. We had mac-n-cheese and hotdog mummies. The "big kids" went trick or treating and we all met up at Westview church. It was a fun evening.

Last night we had a pumpkin carving party at our neighbors house. Annie loves the twins across the street Tyson and Wyatt are 3 1/2 and have taught Annie how to play bumper bikes. We have enjoyed having these fun neighbors, hope they stick around.

Pre-Halloween activities

Tio Kevin came up last weekend. We trick or treated at the Zoo. That is Ellie's picture. Then we lit the chimanea, carved our pumpkins, and cooked smores.

Today we went to Britt's Farm for MOPS. Hay rack ride, corn maze, story telling with the kids, and a pumpkin patch. We picked up some more pumpkins for a pumpkin carving party we have tomorrow. Annie has a pumpkin party at school on Thursday too! Friday is the Big day! This holiday is so fun with kids!

A Roarin' Review

Luke took me to go see the Lion King Musical at Music Hall in KC for an early b-day present. We LOVED it!! Going to musicals has been many birthday and Christmas presents, here is my run down starting with my favorite:

1. Wicked(Chicago)-Best story and music
2. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat-Funny with a different genres for each song
3. Beauty and the Beast(St. Louis)- A classic favorite with over the top costumes and tech work.
4. Lion King- Costumes are reminiscent of Cirque de solei, fun african cultural songs and dances, lots of good laughs.
5. Phantom of the Opera- A classic must see.
6. Mama Mia(Vegas)- Fun tribute to Abba.
7. Jesus Christ Superstar- I enjoy the conservative version, the broadway tour is the liberal version.
8. Rent(Denver)- There are a few songs I like from it other than that, it was not a storyline that drew me in.

4 months

So here are the girls. They are enjoying each other. they giggle back and forth which is great to be apart of. Annie thinks it's funny when Ellie holds on to things. Like the produce bag at the grocery store. But it is not funny when Ellie gets Annie's hair. I will find Ellie with a fist full of hair---YIKES!! Ellie's eyes are wide open all the time, not just in pics. She just stares at people. It is pretty funny. We will be starting cereal soon. Nursing has become challenging, she bites, pinches, kicks, pull hair all at the same time. Ellie's hair is lighter and straighter than Annie's. This is not a good pic for that. But we are seeing their differences more and more.

September Update

This is where Ellie sits during meals. She is not on solids yet, but she mostly just stares at Luke. She is a Daddy's girl. I love it! She is starting to show her true colors! We think she is sensitive. Sometimes a sneeze by someone else will upset her. She is still great about going to sleep on her own. 4 Months!
Annabelle's first day of school (Children's Day Out). She goes to this on Thur. and on Tues/Thur she has K-state school 1-2:00 for her speech group. Our big girl is pretty busy. She still loves to go to the park, make new friends, wash her own hair, find a new bug to play with and can slice a banana all by herself. She does not like dresses. Four Feather!!