Have a Spook-tacular Halloween!!!

"What's the big idea?" is a commonly heard phrase these days in our house.  Quoted by the famous Donald Duck, Caelin loves to yell it for no particular reason.  That's about how we felt this past weekend with the crazy storm of October '11.  Between snow, sleet and no power we weren't sure we would get trick or treating in but lucky for us, Aland didn't cancel or postpone.  The 2nd annual triple threat Halloween party moved from Emmett's house to our house with the Engel's taking home the prize for family costumes- as they were all dressed up as the Backyardigans!  Thanks to Nana, Caelin had the one and only "P-U-S guy" costume and Finn was the cutest little package!  The kids had a good time trick or treating and then enjoyed some spaghetti and cupcakes! A little Mickey's Halloween on tv in their pj's and then everyone headed home....only to find out school was cancelled again the next day:)

Trick or Treat?!?!

 Special Delivery:)

 And the winner is...the Bakyardigans!!!

 <3 our little UPS girl and package

 Welcome to the newlist little Carmody:)

 PJ time

 ...always results in a WWF match!

Honey Pot Hill 2011

After much debate about trying out a new orchard this year- we landed right back where we have always gone!  Even though it was about 65 and sunny, we arrived early and started picking!  Caelin loved climbing the ladders and then helping to put the apples in the bag.  After we filled up our big bag, we headed to the store for cider and donuts.  Finley Peanut got her hands on a donut and there was not stopping her!  Caelin devoured hers as well and drank up all her "special apple juice" before heading to the farm to check out the animals.  Between pigs and goats the girls loved saying hi and feeding the animals and then went to check out the pumpkin patch.  The saying is all too true, "if it ain't broken, don't fix it"....no need to find a new orchard- we love Honey Pot!!

Apples, apples, apples:)

 Slow and steady up the ladder!

 Finn loved watching Caelin running around:)

 our little tree hugger

 stay away from my apples Buggy!

 Finn loved trying to eat the apples!

 will we ever get a pic with everyone looking??



West End Creamery

Since leaving NECC daycare we have made sure to schedule as many play dates as we can...between Emmett's new little sister Macey being born and Reese's new little sister Madelyn being born its been tough but the triple threat loves to get together and reek havoc:)  A favorite ice cream spot from last year added huge bouncy trampoline type things this fall and we finally got there to test them out.  A little timid at first but after watching her buddies run, jump, fall and roll all over the place Caelin couldn't get enough!  We closed the place down, first jumping then enjoying some pizza and ice cream inside. 

Emmett, Reese and Finley

 Scheming....aka about to be throwing sand!

 Not so sure about this place...

 Loving this place!!!

 Just having some fun:)

 Total Pro's!

 Look, it's Macey Magoo:)



Welcome Reagan Faith!

Happy to have Reagan Faith Walsh join the crew this fall!  A little earlier than expected but she and Auntie Kara are doing well!  Kind of lucky for the Y-F's that Reagan made an early appearance because that meant we could all go to visit and meet her at the hospital.  She is as cute as can be and Caelin and Big Sister Bailey were so good at giving her teeny tiny kisses:)

Reagan Faith...6lbs of cuteness!

Boo and Caels getting to know Reagan!