Happy Halloween!!

Izzy got to wear her costume to dance the week of Halloween and she was so excited.. especially that she was Elsa from Frozen (big surprise, so original, I know)!  Her friend Jillian in the pink bandana behind her was 'Izzy' from Jake and the Pirates so they thought that was pretty cool too.

 Sisters!! Elsa and Olaf!  At our Newcomers Halloween party.

 Lillian was such a cheese ball sitting on the stage.. other people would try to sit there to get their picture taken and she just kept wanting to sit on that step.. she was cracking me up.

Our family pic.. too bad Lillian can't really see.

 Day of Halloween, girls in their festive shirts.. I meant to take another one with a nice background and lighting and of course that didn't happen, so here it is.  I just realized those shirts might look familiar from last year :/.

 Ready to go trick-or-treating!  We had the hardest time get a picture of both of them looking at the camera with a normal face.. let the attempts begin..

over here Lillian!

And this is it, Iz has a goofy smile and Lillian is like, what are you looking at?!

Couldn't resist the side profile of Lillian in her costume. 

Getting her fist candy bar... she didn't eat any of it, but man, she hoarded her stash!  She wanted to hold all of it in her hands and not let go.. she was such a trooper, walked most of the way on her own and kept her hat on the whole time.  It was pretty cold, so that might have helped with the hat.

 We had so many kids at our house, it was easier to just sit on the front porch because it was non-stop.  The girls had so much fun handing out candy with Sue Sue.

 Isabelle and her bestie Jillian!  She just looks so grown up, I can't get over it.. this turning 4 thing is really affecting me!

We had a great Halloween, both girls had a blast and were up late.  Can't believe it's almost Isabelle's birthday!! 

World Series :: Game 7

So I thought this was a good place to start back up.. Jacob and I were lucky enough to go to the last game of the World Series!  Although, it didn't turn out like we had hoped, it was still so awesome to go to and be a part of.. the atmosphere was so different from your typical baseball game and we had a great time.  

Getting ready to head to KC.. Lillian is already a Royals fan.. she loves to put on daddy's hat :).

 Walking up to the stadium/tailgate.. yes, that's Jacob in the Bo Jackson jersey..

 We were on ESPN before the game!  It's kind of hard to see, but if you look closely, you can see the white sign behind the guy at the desk (on the TV screen), that's us!  You can zoom in on the picture on my phone and actually see us, but you get the idea.

 The view from our seats.. and getting ready for the National Anthem.

 First pitch by Brett Saberhagen.

 I looked down in front of us and saw Benjamin Bratt (in the black jacket looking back at the guy in the blue coat/white hat) with his son.. too bad he's a Giants fan ;).

 It was pretty chilly!

 I was trying to capture all the flying towels, it was way cooler looking in person but still wanted to share.

 And the morning after.. both girls in Sue Sue's glasses..

 Izzy looks so big and grown up- tears.

**keep scrolling down, I added some from July ;)**

:: July :: first half ::

** I am just posting this because I have had it done for awhile and never got around to finishing it.. didn't want to waste the time it took me to do all the below so posting now :) **

Happy 4th!  We were on the park decorating committee and this was us headed over to our friend's house for brunch.. Lilly girl loves a ride in the wagon!

Bike decorating for the parade.

Look at this goof ball!

Headed to the parade all decked out in our red, white + blue.

Ready to race!

Izzy girl and I got to have date night to watch the fireworks while daddy put Lillian to bed.

She loved it!

Homemade pizza party in the back yard!  One of our favorite summer activities..

Cheese!

I walked into the play room and this is how I found Lillian.. trying to put sunnies on.

Mission accomplished- cheese!

Just capturing Isabelle's love for color and prints.. she puts together some great outfits!

Made my first homemade peanut butter and was really happy about it!  Turned out great and tastes so good!

Was also proud of my veggies.. eggplant, peppers, tomatoes..

So this is how a 3 year old gets the trash bag in the can... {where's Izzy?!}

Lillian at her 16 month appt., she was so happy about the book she got!

Look mom, I know how to use markers!!  {ALL over her arms!}

Love peaking into the play room and seeing this.. makes my heart happy.

Lilly girl looks so big sitting at the table :(.

Our favorite snack that I have posted several times, I just love how pretty all the yummy ingredients look before mixing..

No bake energy balls!

Another happy heart moment.. sister love.

Oh and this one too.. love running and looking down to see these too just checking things out.

This little girl is so goofy and loves to have her shoes on.. even over her footy pjs first thing in the morning.

Lillian loves to color just like her sis and mama = proud mama.