Making Memories as we go!

-
I feel like life passes by so fast that I often forget how to slow down and enjoy each moment.  This week was no exception.  On Friday morning I had a doctor appointment then we came home to immediately load up and head to a Halloween cookie decorating play date.  My friend Laura, so graciously hosted this playdate. It was complete with 5 adults and 9 children...yep you heard that right!  It was a great time!  The kids rolled out dough, cut out shapes, decorated and tasted cookies!
Rolling dough!

Landon tasted lots of homemade frosting!
The official taste testers

Later that evening we packed up the kids and the car and drove to Cleveland to visit and catch up with friends.  Saturday morning we had breakfast with Rader's and Derek taught the boys how to play Wii! It was too cute watching the boys jump around with Elmo.

Landon, Mason, and Carter

Saturday evening we met baby Lillian, Matt and Katie's little girl.  The boys were instantly loving on her.  They were kissing her face and asking to hold her. It was too cute.  Then we went to the McClellands house and the boys got to play with Tyler and Nate.  Carter and Tyler picked up right where they left off and were best friends.  They played with trucks, cars, trains, you name it they were thick as thieves.
They played with race track for a long time

Landon cuddling on Nikki


Sunday on our way home we spent time with the Truax's at Burham Orchards.  They were hosting their annual open house so there was a ton of things to do.  The weather was beautiful and we all took advantage of it.  The kids were riding ponies, picking pumpkins, playing at the park, and eating apples.  It was a great weekend!




Carter, Mari, and Landon


Sometimes I need to pinch myself to remind myself to "take in the moments" because too often I don't and it all just passes by so quickly!


Comments

Kori said…
Looks like you guys are having a lot of fun this Fall! Darren misses the boys and often asks about Carter! Hope things are going well- we miss you guys!!
October 23, 2012 at 3:26 PM
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

No more diapers

-
Image
It is official…the Boone family is diaper free!  After six long years of buying, changing, and disposing of dirty diapers we are finally done with those!  It is kinda crazy to think we don't have to carry a huge diaper bag full of diapers, wipes, rash cream, and extra clothes in case of a blow out. Around December Nolan began to be interested in the idea of going potty on the potty.  He would come into the bathroom to watch everyone and when the boys were going he would press his diaper against the toilet to pretend.  The whole potty training process can be quite exhausting so for him and my best interest we decided to wait until summertime.  He was very quick start going on the potty.  I have to say, ugh how I hate the potty seat.  It is just the most disgusting thing ever!  I tried to get him to use the big potty with a seat insert but he was scared since it was so tall.   He looks like such a big boy on the potty seat! There is just something so cute about seein
Read more

Nolan's First Bath and a Visit from Grandma and Grandpa Boone

-
Image
On day 10 the best thing happened...Nolan's umbilical cord fell off.  I tell you what when that happens I get so excited because it is stinkin gross and I am always worried I am going to hurt him.  We found it in his diaper during a diaper change and Carter shouted, "Mommy Nolan's vilical cord came off!" I cracked up!  He knew that when that happened he now gets to take a bath in his big boy bath tub.  We quickly got out the tub and filled it with water.  The boys each grabbed a washcloth and helped to clean Nolan.  Nolan cried at first but as soon as Carter and Landon started to help he was calm as a cucumber.  They loved to squeeze the water on his body and wash his tummy. I gave Nolan a bath a few days later by myself and he screamed the whole time at the top of his lungs.  From that day forward I am sure the boys have to help me give him bath to keep him calm. Last week Bob's dad Arlin and Barb stopped through on their way home for Florida to se
Read more

Potty Master and No Nap Magee

-
Image
Changes are coming our way fast!  Having two in diapers is costly...believe me we have done it before and my wallet is still crying.  As we approach the birth of baby #3 getting Landon out of diapers became a top priority.  He was not really interested and almost kinda scared at first.  He could and would tell me as soon as he finished going potty in his diaper that he needed to be changed.  He was also waking up in the morning with a dry night time diaper.  This was a sign for me to start pushing him into big boy underpants.  I don't mess around with pull ups we just switch to underpants cold turkey and just carry quite a few change of clothes with us.  When he realized that he was wearing underpants just like Carter he was hooked.  It took about two weeks of hard core potty training but he is going on the potty like a champ.  Every time he goes on the potty we all celebrate and everyone gets a treat.  Carter is extremely excited about this and often begs Landon to go potty so he
Read more