Friday, October 29, 2010

The girls' room makeover

We finally got around to painting the girls' room last week. It turned out pretty cute and although they have to share a room, it is a good blend of both their personalities. We tried to create a little of their "own" space for each of them.
Taylor's side of the room. I found these cool hanging lanterns online.
Lizzy's side of the room.
Jeremy put together these nice "work stations" for each of them and I love the way they turned out. I had fun buying them each a few drawers and organizers. Now if they can just keep their stuff in all the cute organizers...:)

Baby Liam and a new ride

We went to Wisconsin last weekend and spent the night at Jeremy's cousin Rockie's house. Tim, Sam and baby Liam met us there as well as some of the other cousins. It has been so fun getting to know some of Jeremy's cousins over the last few years and the kids have a blast playing with Sage and Parker. Thank you for having us, Keith and Rockie!
We hadn't seen Liam since July and it was so fun to see how much he had grown and changed in the last few months. He is still such a happy little boy and the kids just love to see him.
Jeremy and Liam-he seemed scared of Jeremy in his beard at first but by the end of the day had lot of smiles and giggles for him.
Uncle Tim and Lizzy
Liam wearing Jeremy's hat.
Luke and Liam
Taylor and Liam
Another reason we made a trip to Wisconsin was to pick up the van we bought from Keith and Rockie. My old van died about 2 months ago and ended up going to the salvage yard. I have been driving my mom's car for the last few months and although I was thankful that she had an extra vehicle I could borrow, I was very happy to have a van again. A car just isn't big enough with 3 kids! We're loving the new van and are working to try and figure out what all the buttons do!
Lizzy and the new van.

Monday, October 18, 2010

Leaves!

This past weekend was a beautiful weekend to get a little yard work done. Luke and Liz and our neighbors' grandchildredn helped out by doing a little raking in the yard.
Lizzy, Jason and Lily
Playing in the pile they worked so hard to rake up!
Luke working hard!
Such a diva-loves to have her picture taken!!

Pumpkin Patch

We made it out to one of the local pumpkin patch/apple orchards last weekend. We have had such beautiful weather here this fall, but 90 degrees was a little much for the pumpkin patch! The kids were too hot to do the wagon ride, so we didn't stay real long, but I was able to get a few fun fall pictures of them before we left.
Checking out the pumpkins!
Taylor and her friend, Markayla.
Markayla and Taylor finishing the corn maze.
Giddy up!

I love this pic of Lizzy!

Pizza night

We had my cousins Jenna and Jessica (and her boyfriend Tyler) and Christopher and Kelli over for pizza last Friday night. It was fun to see them all and spend some time together. I love this picture of Taylor and Elizabeth with Jessica and Jenna. It doesn't seem like that long ago that I was their age and that they were Lizzy and Taylor's age and my very favorite little girls in the world. Now they are all grown up and I just turned 30!! Where does the time go??
Lizzy, Jessica, Jenna and Taylor
Jenna and Taylor
Christopher and Kelli

Lizzy, Jessica and Tyler