Another Month Gone By

So I guess I will begin with the huge snowstorm that hit us. We ended up having about 2 feet with a lot of drifts. Anyone who knows Scott will be shocked to learn that he was out plowing on the 4 wheeler for hours at a time! The boys had a great time playing in the snow. If you look closely, you will see them in the picture. What fun. Manny did not have as much fun, because the snow was taller than him. Poor thing. There was so much snow that even after several days of above average temperatures, we still had snow in the backyard. It was crazy. However, it didn't interfere with Halloween.

We had Darth Vader and Superman who went trick-or-treating. It was sort of weird, because Memphis has never seen Star Wars and Maverick doesn't watch any Superman. But, that is what they chose. Very cute.

We first went to a party at our dear friends, Jim and Jami Lewis. Again, you might know them as Molli's parents. (Just FYI, Memphis and Molli are still planning on getting married). I made two cakes for the party, not my best, but fun. The kids had a great time. Jami is amazing in her party planning and organization. After the party, the boys went out with some of the kids in the neighborhood, while I stayed home to pass out candy. They came home with way too much, especially considering that they don't normally eat a lot of candy. Although, I will say that Memphis has started to like chocolate more.

Memphis lost his first tooth. He was very excited. He put it in an envelope for the tooth fairy, but then asked Daddy if he could put it under Daddy's pillow this time. He didn't really want a stranger in his room. He lost a second tooth a week or so later. This time, he asked Daddy to call the Tooth Fairy Office and request a girl tooth fairy to come. He agreed

September Fun

Oh my gosh! I can't believe it is October already!! September just came and went. We have been very busy!

Memphis has started playing soccer again, after a year off. Amazing in the difference. He really makes an effort to get to the ball. He tries so hard! He has been moved into the gifted and talented reading program at school. His reading continues to amaze us, even though we are well aware of how well he does. He is pretty proud of himself when it comes to that too. He is, however, learning to say "No" to his parents, with a sound of authority. Not something we are too keen on! For the most part, he is such a great kid. And I know that I worry too much about too many things with him! One thing that has amazed us is, Memphis has decided that he wants to learn the piano. So, we asked my mom if he could borrow her keyboard just to see if he is really interested. He has learned to play "3 Blind Mice". Not perfect, but he is playing it. We are just so happy with his new hearing aids and that he is interested and enjoying music!

Maverick....oh messy, naughty Maverick. He is so adorable and so naughty. Not a bad kid....just naughty! He is always messy. You could give the kid one spaghetti noodle and he would have it everywhere. He is counting really well now to 10, and sometimes to 13. He can do his ABC song, when he wants too. And he can tell you the primary colors, if he is in the mood. It all depends on his mood. His mood, however, is happy most of the time. He walks around with a grin on his face almost all day. He does get a frown when he doesn't get his way, and he can throw a tantrum with the best of them, but it doesn't take long for the grin to come back. He laughs and laughs alot. And I love how he always asks Memphis, "How school, Brother?" and Scott, "How work, Dad?" He is definitely a social kid. He repeats everything Memphis or Scott says. He is also singing a lot! I mean, he makes up songs. If you give him some instructions, he will walk around singing it. It is hilarious. He is so funny. And if he is being naughty, he grabs my face, kisses me, and says, "I love you to the moon and back mom!" He certainly knows his audience!!

We went to see Thomas the Tank Engine again this year. The boys were so excited because we got to go with Thomas Lee. He is Bob and Lisa's son (who are the kids godparents for those who didn't know). Thomas Lee is 7 months old and so cute! Our boys had a blast there. I am pretty sure Thomas Lee didn't care one way or the other. Bob was extremely tired from working until early that morning, and Lisa didn't sleep well without her hubby! But, the Oldhams loved spending time with them! And Thomas Lee is absolutely adorable. Memphis was all over him with love. It was a good time.

Well, we shall see what October brings. So far, cooler weather. Memphis will be going on his first kindergarten field trip this week and goes off track next week. I also get to go on my annual scrapbooking weekend with my friend, Jen, next week. I am really looking forward to spending time with her and regrouping myself!

Hope all of you are doing great! We would love to hear from you!

Time for Catch Up

Wow. I thought I was better at catching up on the blog. But, it appears to have been over a month. Yikes!

So, we still have Artic Wolf (the wolf spider). Our neighbors found another one and brought it over, but we refuse to put them together in case they breed!! We also had a salamander for a few weeks. One of our neighbors found it in his window well. Of course, we took pity on it and put it in our house for all to enjoy. The boys named it Saally (that is how Memphis spelled it). However, Saally has now gone on to a better place. The boys don't know yet, as it has only been one day.

Memphis is back in kindergarten. This track thing is crazy. He was off for three weeks, but will be in school now until October 16th. The teacher told us that they will be taking him out of the classroom once or twice a week to read with 1st graders. We are pretty proud. For some reason, Memphis seems to have really matured a lot within the past month. It is very hard to explain. Don't get me wrong, he still has his moments!! He went for his first playdate without his mommy. He actually rode a different bus home with a friend and played there for 2 hours. Not a planned babysitting thing....just a playdate. Very nervewracking for me having him on a different bus than usual. But, it all went well.

Maverick.....doesn't ever stop talking. Ever. He has a wonderful vocabulary and speaks very well. He has absolutely no interest in learning his colors, and can't sit still long enough for anything else. He is counting to 10 correctly on most occasions and can identify a circle now. But he just doesn't sit still!! Ever. He always has a beautiful, sort of naughty, smile on his face. He laughs often and makes the rest of us laugh too. He is quite funny! He misses his brother when Memphis is at school, and still calls him "brother" more often than not. He is quite the cute kid. Did I mention a little naughty?

Scott is busy at work. They have started a new home in our neighborhood. So that is a good sign. Hey, if you know anyone who wants to buy a house..... Really, it is so hard and I can tell he is stressed out.

I will be starting to babysit every other Wednesday the end of October. It will provide a little extra money and help a friend out. I am sure Scott will make me use that for my Michael's fund. ha ha.

We will be busy with soccer games over the next 8 weekends. Memphis got to go to a professional game with Scott last week. It really pumped him up for playing. He is pretty excited. We hope it goes well for him.

Well, we hope you are all doing well. Thanks for visiting our blog. We love ya and would love to hear from you.