Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Bella Grace's B-day, Halloween '12, Park Day

Is it really November already? Man has the year flown. The kids are great. Avery is still loving school. She's learning to write her letters and makes works of art for us. She received all but one (+) on her Fall Skills report. She got a 'w' (working on) for sitting attentatively at circle time-but hey, she's 3. We're so proud of our little princess. Salem is really starting to copy his older sister. It's cute...most of the time. He tries to put on his shoes by himself, he comes his hair, and he even plays dress up with his sister. Some new words:  thank you, again, enough, love you. He can say most of his friends names at Little Gym. He struggles with s's, so Salem is 'Alem' for now. His favorite thing to do is dance with his sister. He mostly bends his knees and shakes his head. I'll have to get them on video. 
A few weekends ago, our cousin Bella Grace had her 3 y.o. birthday party. It was wonderful seeing everyone. The kids had the best time, especially Avery. Pink Disney Princess bounce castle-enough said.
We visited a pumpkin patch before Halloween. Avery picked out a nice pumpkin and named it Henry. At first she didnt want us carving him, but she eventually came around. She had a great time cleaning out all of the 'guts'. Avery's preschool put on a Halloween recital last week. She was very excited to wear a costume to school. They did several songs and then had a party with yummy snacks.  Lastly, we took the kids trick or treating in our new neighborhood. It was a great opportunity to meet some new neighbors and the kids had a blast.  
A new park opened up in our area and there was a big festival to celebrate. There was great food and activities for the kids.  Were are so blessed to live where there are so many things to do with families!
Congrats to Tim on all of his tennis teams' wins. His combo team just won state and his mixed team won sectionals. His mixed team is headed to nationals this weekend!
 Dress up party
Salem will be getting some less "ballerina princess" dress up outfits for Christmas.  Although, this will be wonderful for embarrassing him when he's older ;)
Curling Daddy's hair
 Bella Grace's 3rd Birthday
Avery and Bella Grace
Salem with Sitti and Aunt Connie

The awesome Disney Princess bounce castle
Avery spent the majority of her time in there
With Poppy
Katie and Cassie
Pumpkin Patch ( I went a little picture crazy, great atmosphere though)
"Mommy, it's just too heavy!"
"See y'all later, got some farmin' to do"
Don't ask...
Baby Bouncy castle slide
Big Girl Slide, whee!!
Pumpkin Carving
Avery's 3k Halloween Recital
Snow White for school
Playing with friends
Party Time!
Sharing or not sharing snacks with Salem

Traffic Safety Songs
Halloween Songs

Trick or Treat
Little Red Riding Avery
And the Big Bad Salem

Park Day
Avery getting her face painted
She requested a cupcake.  The girl likes her cupcakes.
We joined a catholic group on the island and went by the tent for some arts and crafts
Making Thanksgiving Turkeys 
Tim's Tennis Teams
Mixed team that is going to national this weekend

Combo champs.  They have the sectionals tournament coming up in March. 
Rainy Day Avery
I Voted!
Salem 17 Months
Little man wasn't really in the mood for pictures, but we still got some cute ones
Working in the office like Daddy
Salem Itsy Bitsy Spider
Salem Squeaky Boy
Kids and Cookies