Fall Break: Trip to Zoo

Pumpkin Patch in Owasso

I took you to a small pumpkin patch in Owasso a few weeks ago, and then you went with school the other day. I wanted to get some nice pictures but you weren't very cooperative with the picture taking that day.

I was very worried about you guys going to the pumpkin patch with school. I was afraid you would get lost. So, Nana put a note in each of your pockets with my name phone number in case you were lost. I guess Jaxon thought he was lost at one point. Candice was about five feet from him, but he couldn't see her so he pulled out his note and started yelling, "Candice, Candice".

You guys are so excited about Halloween. Baylor just can't wait until his "hoscume" arrives.

Funny Moments

So, we finally had the "stranger danger" talk with the kids. We began by asking what would you do if someone you didn't know asked you to get into a car and so on....We finally got you to say the correct answer "scream and run the other way".
Then we ask, " So, if someone you don't know says, hey want some candy? What do you say? Jaxon replied with a smile, "please"!

Yesterday, Baylor was throwing a major fit about going to get his hair cut. We were in the car and Baylor would say "I don't want a hair cut". I had already explained that little boys have to get their hair cut, but he was very insistent so I just started replying, " okay, Baylor, I hear you.
A little later Delaney asks (in a loud voice), "Mom, so what are you and me going to do why Jaxon and (whispers) Baylor get their hair cut?" I thought it was very smart of her to clue in that he was still getting the hair cut!

Delaney has ditched Baby Abby for a new sleep toy- her purse! Aunt Julie gave her a purse for her birthday and she carries it many places. But most of all, she always has it when she goes to bed. One time she woke up after being in bed a few hours. Rick was still awake. He said the tired little girl got up, carrying her blanket with her purse over her shoulder. Every morning, as I wake her up to go to Nana's she has to take her purse. Even half asleep, as I pick her up she insists we search for the purse before we go.

Carnival

You had a blast at the carnival. You were so excited! Baylor loved the ferris wheel and Delaney and Jax loved the Tilt-a-whirl. In fact, you rode it three times back to back. I can't believe you weren't sick.

Trampoline

You are loving your trampline. Mommy and Daddy have also enjoyed the trampoline. The weather has been beautiful this week. So, as soon as we get home, you guys have been playing outside. It's nice to see you outside. I've been using the baby monitor to keep an eye on you guys outside. You have some pretty fascinating conversations with each other when mommy's not around.

A virus has struck the house. Being sick is nothing new but for the first time, Baylor was the first to catch something and spread it around. He's usually the last to be sick. It didn't keep him down for long. Now, Delaney's not feeling well. I'm sure Jax will have his turn in a day or so.

Birthday Party

We had your 4th birthday at BounceU. You had a great time playing on all the inflatables with your friends. Even the adults managed to have some fun!

As always with a celebration for theree, it was a little crazy but you enjoyed opening all of your gifts. You received money from family so that you can purchase a DVD player for the car and a trampoline. You received many DVD's , books, and games from friends. Uncle Patrick and Aunt Julie bought you an Easel.

Delaney was as excited to get gifts as she was to pass out goody bags.

Jax described it as "the best birthday ever"!

Labor Day Weekend

Delaney w/Pugsie. Baylor was in charge of the classroom pet this weekend. He had to take it places and then he has to share with the class where he took it. Baylor was unwilling to take his picture but camera loving Delaney was up for it.

Riding cousin, Brookelyn's 4-wheeler

not even 10 minutes after we left...tired kiddos!









Hang on...

On Saturday we went to Brian's house to celebrate Grandpa's 83rd birthday. Brookelyn brought her 4-wheeler and you all took turns riding it. On Sunday, after your nap we went to Rusty and Sheryl's for a short swim.

Monday was the big day. We finally made it out on the boat with Uncle Patrick and Aunt Julie. What a difference a year makes. You guys were all so good. Each of you drove the boat and had fun playing in the water. Delaney and Jax went tubing with Daddy. Jax went first. When he got back on the boat, he said, Thank you, that was just so much fun".

Delaney had a great time. As always she was giggly. She ended up flipping over. I was a little worried that she would be afraid but she popped up and was ready to get back on. It didn't seem to bother her in the least.

Baylor just giggled watching sister and brother. At first he said he wanted to give it a try but he backed out when it was his turn. He really had a great time just hanging on the boat and he loves watching the waves and water.

Jaxon still can't stop talking about tubing but he can't remember the name of it. At one point, he called it "scuba diving". As I tucked him in tonight he said, "mom, I just wanted to stay with Uncle Patrick and Aunt Julie. I didn't want to leave. Can we do that again?"

Labor Day marks the end of summer and I'm feeling kind of sad. This summer was so different from last summer; We were able to enjoy so many things. And, in some ways it makes me sad to think how big you will be next summer. As I put away your swim suits, I know that you may not even fit into them next year. You are growing so fast and in just a few days you will be 4 years old! It does not seem possible. I still remember Labor Day 2003 like it was yesterday. I was so miserable and so bored from being on bedrest. I was just so ready to meet my babies!