The New Bag

Our gift to Lauren for her 3rd birthday was a brand new fleece-lined L.L. Bean (of course) sleeping bag. She was so excited since Kate had received one a year and a half ago. The two sisters can now have many "sleepovers" together. As you can see, the bags have turned up in various locations throughout the house and at all hours of the day. For us as parents, it's been a great investment so far!

The Tooth Fairy Returns

A week ago this past Sunday, Kate lost her second tooth (on the bottom). This tooth actually came out the "natural" way rather than a trip to the dentist. Her tooth was loose for a couple of weeks and she couldn't wait for it to come out. It took just a few wiggles and...POP...out it came!

The Tooth Fairy paid a visit leaving 2 quarters under her pillow. Kate was thrilled, flashing us her new toothless grin.

Happy 3rd Birthday, Lauren!

Happy 3rd Birthday
to a girl who is sure to
bring happiness with her
beautiful smile and personality!
We Love You, Lauren,
and hope your birthday
is as wonderful as you!

Pumpkin Farm

On Halloween, we met up with Grampy and Grammy and several friends at a pumpkin farm about 45 minutes from our house. We spent several hours partaking in the many activities they had to offer...fun for both the young and old!

Enjoy the highlights from our day's adventure.

From Kansas to Disney

From the fields of Kansas to the magic of Disney World...

We hope all of you had a safe and Happy Halloween!

Another Season

Kate completed her second season of soccer yesterday. Although we never really pay attention to the scores, her team has come a long way from last season. It's amazing to watch the growth of some of the kids!

At the end of the game, each child received a medal from the coaches. Kate was thrilled to have another medal to display! We look forward to returning to the fields again in the spring for a third season.

Having Fun at the Beach...in October !?!

The first weekend in October we traveled to Myrtle Beach to spend the weekend with my Dad and Pat, who had been there the entire week. We had beautiful weather! (Pretty surprising for October) The girls took one walk on the beach (enjoying a doughnut), but spent the remainder of the time in the pool. One of the pools was only 3 1/2 feet so Kate could jump in and swim where ever she pleased.

On Sunday, we ventured over to Broadway at the Beach before heading home. There were several shops, restaurants, an IMAX theater, aquarium, mini-golf, and amusement rides. After walking around for an hour, we enjoyed a delicious lunch and then rode a couple of rides. Although it was only a couple of days, it was a nice getaway for the weekend.

Thanks, Dad and Pat!