Thommy the Turtle

Jayden bought two frogs a few months ago, but unfortunately they both ended up escaping and we found them after they died. So Taylor, being the great Dad he is wanted to buy them a turtle. So he surprised them one night. They were so excited. They decided to name him Thomas or “Tommy” the Turtle for short.

Fall Activities

Once again, we have a tradition to go to Cornbelly’s each year. We love all of the activities and the corn maze they have. Of course we always have to cheat in order to find our way out, but it’s always worth the try. We also decorated a gingerbread haunted house. The kids did a great job although they ate half of the candy and frosting in the process.

Pumpkin Carving

As most family traditions, we had to carve our pumpkins. I think we carved a little prematurely this year. It was only one week before Halloween, but they were fairly wilted by the time Halloween was here. We always bake and salt the seeds from the pumpkins for a little snack.

Jayden’s Halloween Party

So after coming home from church Jayden informed me he was going to have a Halloween Party and had already invited some friends to come over the following day. He also invited a few of his classmates to come. I had a few parents call and ask what time the party started. I didn’t have a clue. I told them to come on over. I wasn’t sure what he had planned, but I gave him a couple of bags of goodies I had on hand and some treat bags for prizes. He made his own games and decorations. They played bingo, beanbag toss and other carnival games. There were about 10 total that came to play. They had a blast. I was really proud of Jayden that he planned and organized the event. My little boy is growing up!

Pikus Halloween Party

Noelle, Mom and I had such a great time planning the annual “Pikus Halloween Party” this year. The theme was a Carnival. We gave out tickets for food and activities. We had hot dogs, pizza, hoagies, cotton candy, soda, chips, popcorn and a bake sale. We then had several carnival stations including face painting, darts, beanbag toss, fishing pond, and even a haunted house for the kids. We had a great time. It is always a lot of work, but well worth it!

Pumpkin Patch Field Trip

I have loved Aysia’s preschool. They are so structured and provide some great excursions with the little ones. We were able to go to a local pumpkin patch for a field trip and Aysia was able to bring a friend (Her best friend Lacee). Mom was able to tag along as well and help out with Auri. We found our way through a corn maze, fed animals, played on the playground and even went through a haunted house. We had a little picnic after. Fall is finally upon us. We are so excited!!!

Blessing Day

Auri was blessed on Sunday October 16, 2011. Her dad, Taylor, Uncles Rob, Jared, Zack and Kyle, Cousin Troy and Grandpa Pikus, Grandpa Yates and Great Grandpa Yates were in the blessing circle. We went back to Mom and Dad’s for a luncheon. She did a great job and was passed around all afternoon. We are so happy she is here and has joined a family that adores and loves her immensely.