Trick or Treat

Jax had so much fun Trick or Treating this year. He wanted to be a fireman so I made him a costume because I just could not stand the plastic ones. I wanted Riley to be a dalmatian but never could find a costume in his size. I tried to make him one but couldn't find a white sweatsuit in his size either. We decided Riley could use an old costume that we had. Good thing we didn't buy anything because after the husband was finally able to get the turtle costume on him he decided to shed his shell in the driveway before we left. Not having a costume did not stop him from going up and saying his version of trick or treat. Jax loved hanging out with the girls (all of the new neighbors have girls that are four). I leave you with pictures of my fireman, my turtle shedding his shell and our massive amount of candy.

Zoo and Pumpkin Patch

We have had a very busy day and have another busy day planned for tomorrow but we are having lots of fun! This morning we went to the Zoo and then to a pumpkin patch. The boys had lots of fun but as you can tell by all of the pictures - they would not sit still or smile for a good Fall picture. Oh, well I still love the memories of the ones that I did get :)

FALL

It is starting to look like fall!! We went for a walk tonight and it was so nice. I also noticed that alot of our neighbors have their fall stuff out - I need to get on the ball and get ours done.

I went to school open house last Thursday night for Jax. Riley will be having his later. I found out that Jax is doing great and that the girls think he is handsome and the King - I probably should be worried about the King part. I am not sure where it came from but I hope Jax did not give himself that title. I wish I wrote down some of his sayings- the kid is funny!

Riley did not want to take the following pictures unless he had is baby (pacifier and blanket). He knows when it is bedtime. I can't wait to break the pacifier habit!

Birthday Party Pictures

These are really late but I wanted to get them posted. Jax finally had his Birthday Party on the 25th. We waited because a girl in his class has a birthday the day before his and then he shares a birthday with another boy in his class. So, I thought we could wait to have our party and maybe it would be a little cooler - and it was! I think everyone had a great time making a superhero cape. It is so hard to believe my little baby is 4. I know I say that alot but it really hit me this year because all of the Kindergarten open houses are going on right now. He would have to test into a Magnet and the test is in February. The Husband and I decided to wait another year before he starts Kindergarten. The cut off is a September birthday so he would slip by but I don't want him being the youngest in his class. So, my baby still has one more year before he will start school.

Riley is doing great! He really likes school now. I am so thankful because I was going to have to make a playroom at the store so he could stay with me all day. Not sure what my business partner would have thought :)

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Four

It is hard to believe Jax man is 4. Where does the time go. He had a great day today. The husband and I brought cupcakes to his class this afternoon. He shares a birthday with another little boy in his class so his mom brought drinks, and chips. We aren't having his friend birthday party until the 25th so hopefully it will be a little cooler.

Here is what Jax is up to at 4:

• He can right his name.
  
• He can count to at least 50


• He can recognize letters and words.
  
• He can put big floor puzzles together with no problems
  
• He loves to build stuff


• He is constantly thinking and putting stuff together


• He is so tall


• and thin!

We love you so much Jax man!!

Pictures from today, breakfast this morning, school party and then party with mom, dad, Riley and Honey.

First Day of School

Today was the first day of school for both boys. The husband and I both went so he could meet both teachers. We walked in and went to Riley's class first. Jax was so excited to take his little brother (baby as he calls him) to his class. Riley was not so excited. He did not know what was happening. His teacher and both helpers are very sweet and already knew Riley because of Jax. Next we walked Jax to his new class and he ran in gave his teacher a hug and then us a hug. He loves school and that makes me sooooo happy! I picked Riley up right after lunch and he was chasing his teacher crying. She was trying to get some of the other kids asleep and he was so confused (he was not the only child like that). When I walked up he ran to me and was just shaking. His teacher said he played most of the time but got upset a little before lunch. I know he is going to get the hang of it but it is hard to see him upset. I leave you with pictures from this morning. I am not sure why we can't all just stand side beside and take a good picture for mommy :) I know Riley has a bottle in the first picture but that is a battle we can deal with.

Updates

These last few weeks have been so busy that I have not had time to post. So I have a ton of pictures.


The boys are growing so fast. It is amazing how much Jax has matured. This week I have loved to watch them play together. Oh, how they love each other and fight like brothers. I just watch and smile. Jax has been such a big helper with Riley - he loves to send him to time out and to tell him why he is in trouble :)



Riley is now 21 months and:

has gotten his back teeth but is still missing some.

tells us when he needs to go to the bathroom - but does not understand how to go on the potty.

loves to brush his teeth and get his hair fixed in the morning.

still likes to snuggle.

loves to play chase.

vocabulary is still growing strong.



Jax is now 47 months and:

is such a little man.

has grown so tall.

likes to tell you he has long legs :)

talks about rhyming all the time


I took Jax to a friends birthday today and he entertained everyone by singing and dancing. Yes, my sweet little boy was trying to karaoke and he was busting some moves. I could not stop laughing. I don't think he is shy.