Haircuts and Hockey

We haven't been up to much lately, just trying to stay warm now that it has gotten cooler out...although we were very lucky with getting NO snow, when areas around us got quite a bit!!

We headed out the other night to get some haircuts, and we decided it was time for Evan to get his first trim! So CUTE:) he did really well, sat on my lap and stayed very still...after that first cut though, they look so much older! :( Ashley got her hair cut shorter too:) to help even things out:) she looks cute with her little bob and YES a pony and pig tails will still work, she has so much hair!! Its just trying to convince her to let me put things in! HA...somedays she will and somedays she won't!





Grandma and Grandpa Lansink stopped up for a visit the other day and brought the kids their Halloween goodies, since we haven't seen them since before then, we hadn't gotten a chance for the kids to get their stuff! They got some yummy candy, and some CUTE jammies! Thanks G & G:) the kids think they are "comfy"!!!


Last night we took the kids to their first Musketeer Hockey game of the season! It was a lot of fun, a pretty boring game for us adults, but for the kids it was awesome:) We had a great night as a family!! It was their tribute to the Troops and Veterans last night, so we all got an American flag to hold and wave around (or throw if you are Evan!!) We got a big tub of popcorn and pop, the kids were in HEAVEN!!






And now today, we are just napping, trying to get rid of some coughs, and relaxing before our work-week begins...Meatloaf and mashed potatoes are on tap for supper, so should be yummy:) Everyone have a great week!

Weekend in KC

We decided to get away for the weekend, so we headed down to visit my aunt, uncle and cousin...Julie, Steve and Nick:) We are so glad we did, because we had such a blast visiting with them...we got some Christmas shopping done, and got to visit and have a great time with them...We got there on Friday night around 9:45...the kids were worn out, but perked up a little when we got there, so it was a little late before we got to bed, and then of course they were up early! We had some breakfast, and then Chris, Evan and I headed out to do some shopping, and the rest of the gang hung out and went and played at some playgrounds...we came back while they were eating lunch...we all snoozed a little and then when we were up and going again, we headed to Deanna Rose Farm....a great place close to their house that has animals you can pet, tons of areas to play and just a great family place to be! The kids had so much fun feeding the goats and watching the ducks and fish, the cows, the pigs, the horses, etc, etc, etc!!! It was really a great place to hang out...
After that, we went to a playground area and got to let the kids play and swing...then we headed back, grilled burgers and hot dogs, made some chocolate chip cookies...gave kids baths and then watched a Scooby Doo movie:) Then Nick read the kids a story "The Littlest Pumpkin" and then they headed to BED!
We headed home on Sunday morning, to be home in plenty of time for trick or treating:) Thanks so much Julie, Steve and Nick for letting us come and visit and all of the fun times you showed us!! WE had a BLAST:)

Swimming Lessons

We finished up with swimming lessons last night for the year. The program is a year-long thing, but since it is getting colder we have chosen to take a break until spring. The kids have come so far in the 3 months that they have been doing them. I took some videos of them last night to share with you...Enjoy:)

Trick or Treat

Happy Halloween!! We just got back to the house from our trip around the neighborhood! What a great night...we thought it was going to be colder than that, but actually it was a really nice evening, and we had a great time:) We raked in the candy, of course, but the kids had lots of fun running from house to house:) and everybody raved over our costumes!! Adorable, I will let the pictures do the talking!!

Introducing Mystery, Incorporated!!
A.K.A Scooby Doo, Fred, Shaggy and Daphne:)

Pumpkin Carving

We just carved our pumpkins for Halloween:) The kids had lots of fun and they turned out really cute...we don't get too fancy, just simple shapes and stuff, but it is fun for each of the kids to pick out what shape they want and where they want it on the pumpkin! Lots of fun...they are really excited to go Trick or Treating this weekend, so it should a fun time to go around the neighborhood this year:)





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I will take some more pictures while they are glowing on our front step for you all to see:) Enjoy your Halloween week!!

Farming

We went to visit Grandpa and Grandma Lansink this past weekend, and got to have some quality time in the combine and tractors!! :) The kids had a great time, Thanks Grandpa:)
We also carved a pumpkin with Grandma, and had fun celebrating Jodi's 30th birthday with a surprise party for her...lots of fun had by all:) I didn't take any pics at the party cause I had a grouchy/tired Evan to deal with, so check out her blog to see more pics of the fun time, but here are pics of the farming and pumpkin carving!











Thanks for a great time everyone:)

Cute kids

Hello!

sorry to keep you all waiting in the blog world:) We have been too busy, outside, enjoy this beautiful October that has been happening!! It has just been amazing, I hope this continues for a few more weeks...we could use all the time outside that we can get!!

Anyway, just wanted to share some pics of the kids I took this weekend while we were out playing! I am biased, but I do think they are some pretty cute kids!!

Evan has discovered a new word! BALL...he sure is all boy:) just like his brothers! He has been learning to say lots of stuff, he is just too cute:)

Ashley is a silly girl on the swing, she has recently learned to skip too! I will upload a video (if I can) of that soon!! she is so proud:)

Elliott has been busy with school and playing with his friends...he is in LOVE with swimming lessons and looks forward to going every tues and thursday!

Ayden is excited to tell you that Evan has learned how to say "Ayden"!! It really is pretty cute, and he is thrilled that his brother can say it!! He also loves swimming lessons and his favorite part is jumping off the boards:)