Monday, November 20, 2017

Halloween Happenings

I had big plans, big plans, people, to do another themed family Halloween costume, but just couldn't get it together. Plus, I was afraid the boys wouldn't be as excited about playing a role vs. being characters from cartoons, which is what they ended up doing. At least I got Kingston to play along with me! All in all, it was such a great Halloween!

Posing with Daddy's jack-o-lantern masterpiece...


The older boys doing a trial run in their costumes...

Gecko Boy from PJ Masks
Gecko boy getting beat up by Chase from Paw Patrol
Gecko Boy getting beat up on again
Crew's Halloween Party at preschool...

My sweet little skeleton
Borrowing Crew's hat
Chase with his buddies
With Scarlet, his best bud. She's one tough cookie.
Post cupcake
The main event - Trick-or-Treating in Carolina Sands!

Gecko Boy pretending to climb
Plus jailbird, Kingston

Loved the tats
Busted, buddy!
Daddy mask

 
With his classmate, Jimmy
Not so sure about the selfie
Robbing the cash register post trick-or-treating

Thursday, November 16, 2017

School Days

We're busy in the grind with two schools these days! I've been volunteering at Danny's classroom during reading centers and I love seeing him in his elements and getting to know his little friends a little better. So, so proud of how well he's doing - gets great reports daily on the Class Dojo app for setting good examples, working hard, respecting self and others, etc.

His first official school picture. How cute is that?
 And Crew is nicely settled into the threes class at St. James and doing so well! He really loves school   and yet also has the brightest smile on his face when I pick him up at the end of the day!

Loving his new b-day backpack
Ice cream to celebrate Danny's "straight As" report card
Good work, buddy!
And while the older boys are at school, Kingston peacefully sleeps in his pack-and-play at the "office" with me. Will I ever stop being a sleep stalker? I don't think so.



Donuts post flu shot clinic at Seaside Pediatrics...because when in school, we vaccinate!

Took the shot like a champ
Cried like he'd been stabbed to death
No school on Veteran's Day means lunch out with mommy!

Ham

Can't wait for the excitement of the holidays. We may or may not have already watched a Christmas movie or two. Speaking of the holidays, next up is a recap of our Halloween festivities!

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Crew Turns 3

October 24th marked Crew's 3rd birthday and we made sure to celebrate for the whole week! Oh Crew, you continue to be our more temperamental child with bouts of lows, crying like the world is ending, and then the next second, you're just the happiest kid you'd ever want to meet! It's hard being three and a middle child, trying to figure the world out, but you're doing great. You look up to Danny and absolutely adore Kingston. You're amazing at hugs and snuggling. You have a great sense of humor and an infectious laugh - sometimes it's hard to discipline you because you make me smile! Your best friend is Scarlett from St. James Day School because she keeps you on your toes and gives you a run for your money. I have a feeling you'll be a great athlete someday! I absolutely love seeing your personality blossom and I'm just so glad you're mine!

First up was cupcakes with Crew's classroom where he REFUSED to wear the birthday hat Mrs. Ivey made him or let his friends sing Happy Birthday. Silly boy.

Finally wearing the hat while riding his new "bike" from Grandma

Hand-me-down "Party Animal " shirt + New Presents

Wrangling by Nana
New pool toy from Nana for next spring/summer
Cake and ice cream!
Looking like such a big boy
Here are some other pics of Crew at three. We love you so much!

Loves dressing up!
Beret on the potty. Why not?
Loving his new legos from my friend, Robert
Loves him so fiercely
Dancing on the coffee table. Typical day for us!