A Moo and a..... BOO!

I just couldn't resist taking a few photos of the little ones today, they were just too cute!!! We are definitely gearing up for Halloween here!

One happy little "Moo" ......

And a happy little "Boo!"

And of course, our happy little ones together

And then you throw in one crazy big sister!

Anyone for finger sampling?

Hey, can you help me get my thumb back?

From End of October 2008

Practicing a little tummy time...

I'll wrestle you for that binky!

The super silly Cassie with the Moo and the Boo!

From End of October 2008

Pumpkins, Pumpkins, and more Pumpkins!

You know it's that time of year when.....you are surrounded by pumpkins!  We finally took the time this weekend to carve some of the pumpkins that we have been acquiring this fall.  Cassie seemed to have a good time, and her cousin Jenna helped teach her how to remove the seeds!

Happy Fall!

I think I like this one right here!

And you expect me to only pick one?

Getting lessons on how to dig right in!

Yup....one seed at a time (this could take a while)

Finally taking the plunge!

Really digging in!  This stuff is slimy!

Jenna's finished pumpkin - the horse!

Cassie's finished pumpkins - the spider and the ghosts!

From End of October 2008

Cassie's Halloween Party...

Tonight was the annual Halloween bash at Kindercare, so Cassie dressed in her costume and joined in the fun; she had such a fun time that we actually stayed until 9:00 pm, nearly an hour and a half past her bed time!  She was such a trooper, and really loved the dancing!

Cassie getting her Halloween tattoo

Making a special orange and black noodle necklace

Playing the bean-bag toss

Having a snack with my favorite pals Tyler and Belle

Austin and Brooklyn hanging out in their Bumbo chairs

Little Brooke...trying to remember my special Auntie Laurie's phone number to give her a call

Playing in the leaves!

From End of October 2008

One Perfect Weekend...

So much going on....

This past weekend we went on our first "mini-vacation" since the twins were born, and headed to up-state New York to meet a special family I met on-line 3 years ago when I was pregnant for Cassie.  We drove to the finger lakes on Friday to meet the Campbells - Laurie, Betsy, and Henry.  We took the kids apple picking and to a pumpkin patch on Saturday and did a lot of relaxing together.  We think that the kids had a good time, and us adults had a great time as well.  Of course, here are the photos that you are all really interested in anyway!

Finally! A family Photo!

 

Hangin' with my buddy Henry in the apple orchard

The Campbells

Catching a little snooze...

Bath time for the babies....

And of course the post bath nap.

Yup, even the big kids need to get clean

Check out the size of this caramel apple!

Breakfast time!

Hmmm....Little Brooklyn going to be our thumb sucker?

Come on big sister, we'd like to get this photo thing over with...

Two special families! 

From End of October 2008

Congratulations TT Trish!!!

Today we went to yell and scream for my sister Trish who ran the Hartford Marathon.  Her goal:  break 4 hours and qualify for the Boston Marathon.... We are so proud of her awesome finish in 3:43:34 qualifying to compete in the Boston Marathon next April!!  Yeah Auntie!!!

Getting ready to go and cheer for Auntie! Maybe one day we'll run a marathon too? Little Brooklyn all ready to cheer for Auntie Trish

Gee...do you think that the Sox are in the playoffs?

Nope...no Red Sox fans here!!!  Photos from last weekends playoff game against the Angels:

Cousin Zach entertaining the twins

Zach and Austin

Do you know how hard it is to get 5 kids to look and smile at the same time?  Impossible!

From October 2008