Tiny Hands Monster Bash

Every year we attend the Tiny Hands Monster bash, an event benefiting the UAMS Family Home and the NICU at UAMS (where I am a nurse part-time). As you can see, it is a costume party, which makes it extra fun!!!

Me, Melanie and Katherine(who wasn't dressed up due to a costume malfunction at the last minute)Ted and I (as barbarians)!!!

Mom and Darryl (witch and redneck-love the teeth) A full length picture (gotta give Ted credit for wearing that costume-he later said he liked wearing it-it was a chick magnet)

Pumpkin Patch

October is just not October without a visit to the pupkin patch. We have been blessed with such great weather that we just had to get out and enjoy it. Friday we headed out to Mayflower for a visit to the pumpkin patch and a picnic lunch. The kids loved the hayride to the patch and loved that they each got to pick their own pumpkin. After the hayride, the kids played on the playgroud equipment and got to pet the farm animals. You've just got to love this time of year!!!!

Harrison and daddy on the hayride

Grant loves to pose for the camera, he told me "Mama that would be a great spot for you to take my picture", so that's what I did. Harrison as a witch
Nicholas, on the other hand, hates to have his picture made- look at that face
"I think I need a break to suck my thumb"(Sure sign he's getting tired)
"That's mine, NO that's Mine"

Harrison waving to daddy on the hayride
Daddy helping Harrison pick out a pumpkin

I tried to get a GOOD picture of the 3 of them and this is what I ended up with, oh well!!
My scarecrow, ghost, and witch

Night at the Fair with Nana and Papa

Last Tuesday night we went tothe State Fair. I remember going to the fair as a kid and even now I look forward to it. Nana and Papa met us there and we all had such a good time. It amazes me how Grant and Nicholas want to ride every ride, even the ones they aren't tall enough to ride, they seem to have no fear. Even Harrison got to ride a ride (the height requirement was only 24 inches on the helicopters), he rode twice and squealed the whole time. Fun was had by ALL!!!!!

Harrison and Nana on the carousel Harrison posing with Mama (I just want to eat him up!!!!)
Nana and Papa with "THE BOYS"

Mama and daddy with our "litttle monkeys" Nicholas' favorite ride

Grant and Nicholas having sooooo much fun!!!
Grant in a harness jumping on the trampoline
Harrison on the helicopters (he's laughing , not crying) .Big brother Grant was so sweet to ride the "baby ride" with his brother.
Look at those smiles!!!!

Pepka's Birthday Party

We celebrated Pepka's birthday last monday night at the park in our neighborhood (we decided it's best if the kids stay happy). We chose this over going out to eat (dad, we owe you a dinner out!!!). It was a wonderful night . The boys, along with Jackson had fun running around playing and the adults enjoyed barbecue and conversation. Catherine, Brian, my aunts Miriam & Melinda, and my uncle Roger were able to join the celebration. Happy Birthday Dad/Pepka, We Love You!!!


Pepka and Harrison looking at the mooooon
Gi-Gi with Jackson and Harrison
Harrison with Aunt Miriam

Nicholas, Harrison (notice cheese puffs in both hands) and Grant with the birthday boy!!! Aunt Melinda, Pepka, Gi-Gi, Aunt Miriam and Uncle Roger

Fun Times with Pepka and GiGi

We had a great weekend this past weekend!!! Since Ted had to work (it's October!!!), the boys and I met Pepka and GiGi in Hot Springs and we went to the Arts and Crafts Fair. When you tell kids fair, they automatically think rides. We had to explain no rides, but they had just as much fun!!! They played on the big inflatables, Nicholas rode a pony, they got to pet many different animals (Grant loved the kitten). After the Arts & Crafts fair, we went to the lake house and the boys played, while Pepka mowed the yard. We ended our fun day eating at Chili's before heading back home. This made for an easy day for me without Ted. My kids love to Go,Go,Go just like me!!!!

Nicholas petting the pony

Grant with the kitten he really, really wanted to take home!!!
Grant petting a big, white fluffy bunny
Grant and Nicholas shooting their cork guns (best money I've ever spent), notice how Grant squints his eye when he shoots The boys with Pepka and GiGi (Pepka is such a good sport-this was going on while the Razorbacks played!!!)

At the lakehouse playing around

Grant's field trip to the zoo

Grant's kindergarten class went on their first field trip to the zoo yesterday, it was a beautiful day and the kid's had a GREAT time!!!! I was assigned 2 other boys in Grant's class (Will and Kyro)to tour the zoo with and look at all the animals. Nicholas was lucky to get to tag along with the big boys!! After the zoo, we went to War Memorial Stadium and the kid's got to eat sack lunches in the bleachers. After lunch, the kid's got to go out on the field and play with frisbees, footballs, and soccer balls. I don't remember kindergarten being soooo much fun!!!