Family pictures!

We went out and got family pictures done before Mom went back to North Carolina. It was a bit of an adventure since we didn't have anyone else there taking the pictures. We just had our camera with the delay. We were sure lucky to get the one's with everyone AND the boys actually looking at the camera.





Here I am with my boys. We were lucky they were still in a good mood, or atleast it looks it with them being silly. Whoever was taking these pictures didn't really think about the boys being squished on eachother. I guess we may as well see them in their natural way.

This one is very artsy, right. I would love it more if only Bob-a-loo would actually have been looking at the camera. It sure is difficult with youngins.

The boys were happy to pose with grandma. They have really enjoyed being with her the last 2 months!

Ahh, the siblings. It's funny because I'm really NOT the shortest one, but it sure looks that way. But I'm also not the tallest, just the oldest.

It's the whole fam-damily.

It was fun getting everyone together.

Aren't we so cute? Who knew green would make my eyes so blue!

the boys room!

Welcome to Monkey and bob-a-loo's newly decorated bedroom!

The door really set the stage for what you will find within!

Hello bunk bed! You will notice the beautiful animal motif, which draws in both old and young, animal lover and safari enthusiast.

This is now definitely a shared room, how can it not be with the names prominantly displayed for all to see! My favorite addition is the very fun, very simple animal wall adhesives. They add a flare of home-grown, safari flavor.

Bob-a-loo's dresser is sporting his special birthday teddy, crayons and the very fun monkey "kids at play! Caution" sign in addition to the fantastic, crooked animal frames (yet to be filled).


Monkey's dresser is caring for the always needed cool air humidifier, the trying to survive plant, and the fun-loving teddy bear that supports CSU. Not to be underestimated, the adventure-seeking animal trio coat hanger (you'll notice the extra long noses of the tiger and monkey, and they have not told a lie).

I was so excited to finally get their room somewhat decorated, to have it really feel like they both belong (this used to be just Monkey's room). I still have more decorating ideas to complete in this room, which will be completed as funding dictates.

Halloween

Hello Halloween friends. Our holiday was not filled with ghosts and ghouls, but with lions, clowns, and flappers! I had a BLAST getting ready for Halloween, making costumes, decorating, and coming up with themes. Unfortunately, that was the best part of Halloween for me. The parties we went to were fun, but the trick-or-treating was rainy, cold, and LONG. I did enjoy getting dressed up and playing with the boys when they were being enjoyable. But the anticipation was highly disapointed by the reality of the events. Oh well, such is life! I'm still glad I had something to look forward to and get ready for, it sure kept me going the last couple weeks.
Monkey was a fantastic Lion and showed his courage while fending off those ghosts and ghouls for us.

Bob-a-loo was not the happiest clown, but did crack us up with his 2 year old antics. Luckily the clown hair was near his head for this picture, which was the closest it got before going out that cold cold cold night! Luckily it was cold so Bob-a-loo had to wear his "clown hat" to keep him warm! He earned his treats!