Happy Halloween

We had a great evening trick or treating even after a rough start to pictures. Iva walked the whole way. Henry walked the whole way. And Charlie was our lazy bones and rode in the stroller the whole way. But they all were so excited to get candy. Iva ate one piece and said she was good. Charlie and Henry ate more than half of their buckets and cried when we told them no more. 

Halloween Package from Grandma and Grandpa

We received a fun little package from Grandma and Grandpa Catmull for Halloween. Iva, Charlie, and Henry loved it. I think I read the cute little stories a billion times. They sure are lucky to be so spoiled. Oh and the pumpkin stickers were a definite hit too.

Halloween Dance Recital

This little one has come a long, long ways since last dance session. She had her second recital and did a great job. She smiled a couple times and did all the dance moves. She was a little reserved, but she did it. We are so proud of her! Especially Charlie- as soon as the clapping ended, Charlie said "Iva's a winner." Yes indeed, she is.

Fall Festival

Iva had her first school party. It worked out perfectly that I could go volunteer while Charlie was in school and Henry was at a babysitter. It was so fun to spend some one on one time with Iva and see her in her school element. She is a rule follower. Her teacher said at one point "I doubt you will ever get in trouble, Iva". I hope she is right. I like my obedient little child. I did find out that she still hasn't talked to one of the teacher's aids since school started- it has been months. Funny girl.

Spirit Week

Iva took her first spirit week at school very seriously. You better believe she knew what each day was and was dressed accordingly. The only picture I got was Superhero day. Iva, also, called it Twin day since she and Charlie got to be twins.

Three Year Check Up

Charles Wallace.

Weight: 31 lbs (43%)

Height: 37.5 in (53%)

Charlie Turns Three.

We have a little family tradition of waking the kids up to streamers and balloons on their birthday. Poor Charlie is a second child. Shawn and I laid down for bed and he asked what I had on my schedule for the next day. Whoops... Charlie's birthday. So Shawn took Charlie for some errands in the morning while Iva and I stayed home and decorated for Charlie. 

Charlie loves dinosaurs and wanted a green cake with dinosaurs on it. Easy enough. I was happy when his cake did not disappoint. 

All he wanted for his birthday was lots of dinosaurs and new trains. He was one happy birthday boy. I hope he always stays so happy and easy going. 

MWU Safe Halloween

Midwestern's Safe Halloween is a family favorite. Trick or treating from building to building on campus, bouncy houses. candy, cookie decorating, and crafts- it doesn't get much better than that. It was really hot (like 90 degrees) so we recycled costumes for some that were a little cooler. The kids didn't seem to mind at all. 

Pumpkin Painting

Last year, we carved pumpkins and tried all the Pinterest tricks to keep the pumpkins from rotting over night in this AZ heat, but nothing worked. So this year we decided to paint the pumpkins and it was a hit. We will definitely be painting again next year. It was a whole lot cleaner and easier too.