Playin' With Some New BFF'S

Brock had the best time playing with Rylee and Brooklyn! He took to them instantly and them to him. Both girls had little baby strollers which Brock LOVED playing with while we were there. Brock and Brooklyn put on a little show for us, too. The Iman house had all the musical instruments! We also got to get together with my good friend, Julie, and her 18 month old precious girl, Gabriella. I am so glad that they all got along so well, but at the same time it broke my heart knowing that they aren't going to grow up and play together at future playdates.

Go Mavs!

On Monday we went to a Mavs game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. We met Uncle Dustin and Stacy there so we could visit with them. We even got to ride the train into town! Brock loved it, but on the way back home I felt pretty sorry for the people sitting directly in front of us, as they were both pretty tired. Unfortunately, the Mavs got beat...but as were sitting in the second row from the top of the building, would you believe we caught a shirt some mascot shot up to us using a blow gun?! Unreal.

A Texas Halloween

We spent Halloween this year in TEXAS! Brock of course had to go and get sick the night before we were to leave. He ended up having an ear infection in both ears and a red throat so he was super fun on the ride down. He ended up passing his fever down to Jillian who started not feeling too swell on Halloween. But, they were troopers and got out there to do some trick or treating. Brock didn't exactly have the trick or treat part down, but he did get a thank you in every now and then. Mr. Independent had to put the candy in his Elmo bucket himself. Then when it was time to go, I think he thought he should be going inside the house. He would just stand there and wait. Brooklyn and Rylee were so cute in their princess outfits and Raegan was a cuddly little cow and Addison made one pretty butterfly. It was a lot of fun, but got to tell ya, first Halloween I can remember sweating!

Ahoy Matey!

Tonight was our church's fall festival. It was so windy and chilly though they held all the festivities inside. Good idea! Brock this year is a pirate and Jillian tonight was a Lady Bug, but on Halloween she'll be a pumpkin. It was just too cold for her cute little pumpkin outfit. We're hoping it will be more suitable for Texas weather! Brock got a big kick out of carrying his little Elmo bag around getting lots of goodies. He caught on fast! He got to spend time with his buddy, Sean, the monkey. He got his face painted, played with balloons, bobbed for apples, won a cake on the cake walk, on our first try I might add, got to visit with Moi and Papaw, and of course ate way too much candy! We are definitely giving those teeth a good brushing tonight!

Bobbing for Apples

At the fall festival at church tonight they had a station set up for doing a little bobbing for apples. Brock LOVES apples, so of course he was fascinated. At first he just sat there and poked at the apples in the tub, but after "World's Best Dad" showed him how to do it, he was all about it! I think he licked about three or four apples before he just grabbed one up. And then, he ate the WHOLE thing, core and all. I tell ya, he loves apples!

What's the Deal?

Last night after Brock got into his jammies, I looked away for a second and the next thing I see is his arm sticking out of his neck hole. I have no idea how he got it out since they were zipped up to his neck. I wish I could have seen him do it! Then this morning when I went to get Jillian out of her crib, I see she has her arm out of her jammies! I have no idea how she got her arm out either!

The Great Pumpkin Patch '08

My parents, sister, & I took the kids to Arthur to the Great Pumpkin Patch last weekend. That place is so stinkin' neat! Last year Brock was so easy, just rolling him around in the wagon. This year, he was off and running everywhere. Jillian was pretty easy, but boy, it was unusually hot, but we still had a fun time. Brock even got to pick out a little pumpkin for himself and Jillian.

Watching the Rain

So, there isn't really anything special about this post, but yesterday as it was raining the kids were just sitting so nicely together watching it rain outside. They are so sweet together, I just love it.

Fun at Gym Night

I took Brock & Jillian to Rantoul's Gym Night last Friday. Aunt Ashley was in town on a little college break so she got to come and join in on the fun, too. They both loved it! Jillian got to have a little play date with one of her future boyfriends, Joel. Brock loved riding the little trikes and playing with the cars. I was trying to get him to venture out to other things to play with since he plays with cars pretty much all day at home, but oh, no, I think that was his favorite spot this time! We're looking forward to next months!