Grandparents Galore!

My kids are beyond blessed to live so close to both sets of grandparents. For the most part they get to see them at least once per week, even if it is for a quick 30 minutes. Luke has loved this, and I know Audrey will too. This past weekend was no exception. We started it off by heading to the lake. Here are two little monkeys hanging out in my bed watching me pack.

Tula started the weekend out right with a Halloween surprise...a pumpkin cookie.

Ben enjoyed watching Luke and his cookie. =)

The next morning, Luke got to swing spider style with Aunt Ali. Looks like he had fun!

Enjoying the sunshine.

Audrey giving Daddy some smiles.

Luke playing "pirates" with Tula. She was on the lookout for the enemy.

Luke helped Pop with some construction. They were building a bridge from the fort to the trampoline. It's not up to code yet. ;)

After all that hard work, Pop took some time to relax with Audrey in the hammock.

It was so relaxing, they both fell asleep.

Audrey was not too happy when Benjamin tried to get in on the action.

So Benjamin decided to go where he knew he would be appreciated. Best buddies in the making. =)

When we got back from the lake, we were able to spend some time with Aunt Tracy, Noni and Grandpa.

Aunt Tracy with her two favorite boys, Luke and Howie.

Luke loves to sing and requested some back-up. =)

Audrey enjoyed the show just chilling in her PJs.

On Monday, we were able to visit Papa in his new place. Audrey loved cuddling with him.

Just couldn't resist documenting Audrey's patent leathers and jeggings. =)

Luke and Audrey sure do love their grandparents!

Preschool Parade

Today at school was the fall festival. The kids got to wear their Halloween costumes and Luke was super excited. Here is our little shark all ready to go. They started out the morning with a parade. Here is Luke rounding the corner holding Dora the Explorer's (aka Lucy's) hand.

They were so cute. Luke was wide eyed and waving to all the parents.

He never let little Lucy's hand go. =)

The parade was so cute, and I know Luke is loving all the games and Halloween fun right now. I can't wait to pick him up and hear all about it. When I ask him what he did at school he will probably just tell me "eat lunch". That is all I can usually get out of him. =)

Family Pictures

We had pictures taken at my parents house when Audrey was two and a half weeks old. I just received them, and am very happy. We got some great shots of the family and Luke. Poor Audrey wasn't very cooperative that day. She was giving us mostly a cross eyed scrunchy face and refused to sleep, so we didn't really get to capture her cuteness. =) Here they are.

Hodge Podge

It is much harder to find the time to blog with two kids, thus I am way behind! Here is a hodge podge of random pictures taken that I haven't been able to get to.

Sweet Audrey used to LOVE to sleep her in her swing (not the case anymore). Sometimes when she was super fussy we would have to swaddle her and pull the cover down, so she couldn't see anyone. Just had to document this, because I love that all you can see are her little feet.

Uncle Rett came to visit a few weeks ago, and brought Luke a super cool fireman hat. Luke loved it so much, it was the only thing he wanted to wear after bath time. =)

Audrey loves her Uncle Rett.

My Uncle Todd now coaches for Pitt and Audrey was showing her support on game day with Auntie E.

Ready for my bath.

This girl is getting some chunk on her. =)

Speaking of baths, Luke had a blast taking a daily bath with Benjamin this past weekend. While the men were in Vegas for Grant's 21st birthday, the ladies and kids had a blast at Tula's.

Morning prayers with Tula before my...

...donut! Tula always makes things extra special when we are at her house.

Just some Audrey sweetness at Tula's.

Sporting Tula's glasses. =)

Enjoying the beautiful weather.

Luke is into everything! I thought he was into everything before, but in the past 2 weeks he seems to be discovering things around the house that he never touched before. We have had an incident where he knocked over bookshelf breaking picture frames, pots, and a Willow Tree figurine. He opened the DVD player slot trying to put movies in the other day, and yesterday I walk into my bathroom to find him with a bloody face and tiny cuts all over. Yes, he tried to shave himself! He moved a stool into the bathroom, stood on it, reached into the way back of the top drawer and pulled out Brian's razor. Ahhh this kid! (this may make me look like a bad mom, but I swear these things happen in a split second!)

I'll end with Audrey's latest accomplishment...smiling! She started this on Monday at a little over 6 weeks old and is just so sweet. She isn't very consistent yet, but it sure melts my heart when we get one out of her. Here is a little half smile we were able to catch with the camera.

Preschool Open House

Tonight we went to Open House at Luke's school. He was so excited to show off his classroom, and some of his art work. We enjoyed meeting some of his little friends, and seeing what he had been doing everyday. We couldn't be happier with the school we chose, and Luke just loves it! Here he is with his daddy showing off "the man". It is obviously a tracing of Luke's body, but if you asked him if it was Luke, he would look at you confused and say "no, I'm Luke" and point to himself. =) With his teacher, Ms. Kathy.

The fire department came to visit Luke's school last week. Luke had been talking about it for a few weeks and was very excited. When I picked him up from school the day they visited, the teachers told me he had a meltdown. Apparently, he was into the presentation the firemen gave and was listened very intently. Then when it was time to go to see the truck outside, he freaked out. They were not sure why, maybe the siren? Anyways...he wouldn't go near the truck and missed out on the class picture. The sweet teachers wanted to include him on the board, so they took a picture of him by himself. Seeing this made me laugh. =)

Giving a hug to his favorite school friend, Libby.

With mommy showing off the class picture board.

Luke's picture on the board. =)

Ms. Kathy showing him how to thread the pumpkin he made.

It was so fun to see Luke so excited about his school. Open House was so much fun, and I know we will have many more in our future.