Gobble Gobble

Our first Thanksgiving with Hope and Jack was great fun. We enjoyed having Grandfather Sir and Grandma Lulu here for the holiday. We feasted on some traditional Thanksgiving fare. Even the kids got to enjoy some turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing, and pumpkin pie. We have much to be thankful for this year. We are so blessed to have these two little ones in our world and are grateful to all of our friends and family who are a part of our lives.



Shopping for Thanksgiving Dinner



Having fun driving through the grocery aisles



Thanksgiving Happy Hour



Look at me in my big boy chair



Chillin with Dad

Yep, I think I'm ready for this feast

 

Just waiting for that turkey

 

I'm not sure I'm so crazy about turkey



Still deciding if I like mashed potatoes and gravy



Loving a bedtime story with Grandfather Sir



Great Adventures & A Crawler

Whew! What a whirlwind week it was. We had several family adventures this week. Jessy is on vacation for a few days and John played nanny last week. Actually, he truly was a fantastic Johnson County housewife for a couple of days. He brought the kids to the office to see me one day and we all went out to lunch. It was such a treat. After lunch he went to visit our good friend Jennabeth and her mother. Friday's outing involved an early morning trip with the kids to drop off Frisco at the vet. Frisco had some nasty blemishes removed from his face and body. You'll see before and after shots shortly. The weekend brought friends from DesMoines and a trip to Crown Center to explore Legoland.  

In addition to our outings, we also hit another big milestone and have entered a whole new phase of parenting. We officially have a crawler. Hope is on the move and very busy. She is extremely curious about everything and has now figured out she can get around on her own. Jack is watching her carefully and we know it won't be long before he's chasing after her.

Our first big kid ride in a cart at Costco



Look what jumped in our cart! Can we bring him home?



We had so much fun with Dad at Jennabeth's and Mama Bear's house




I'll just check out Frisco's tags for a moment



Come on Frisco, it's time to play





I love this giraffe made out of Legos!



I'm quite happy and content on this puppy



Dad, come on....let us out so we can play in that giant Lego pit


                                               

Forced Family Fun begins at an early age (I don't think it was too forced this weekend)

 

Poor Frisco before his plastic surgery



Poor Frisco looks like a prize fighter afterwards



This Week's Highlights



A few highlights from our week. More firsts and one grande finale event you'll enjoy.



First adventure on the hardwood floor. Looks like someone backed herself into a corner.

 

Happy Election Day! It's our first and we're dressed for the occasion



First banana chunk. Ewwwww!



I'm not sure I'm crazy about this banana.

 

Just plain cute



I just love books that I read by myself.

I'm so patient and adorable

Jack is learning new tricks



We are thankful for Jessy capturing this first.

Happy Halloween

Our Halloween festivities actually started over the weekend on Friday night. Our nanny, Jessy and her husband hosted a pumpkin carving party. We had a great time. John even won a prize for carving pumpkins that looked most like his children.

Last night we went trick-or-treating to one neighbor's house and then headed to the Plunketts for a little while. Our first Halloween was loads of fun and one that was filled with friends, festive food, and candy.

No party is complete without a vomitting pumpkin and severed finger cookies

Amazing Nanny Jessy with Jack



A very happy Hope with Jessy

                                        

Meet Vinnie the Vampire - He lives at Jessy's house.

 

Just hanging out with Vinnie for a bit.



John the professional carver creating his masterpiece



It was crazy sock day on Halloween - Hope, Jessy & Jack were all dressed for the day.



Trick-or-Treat - Don't the pumpkins look just like us?



A wild zebra was on the loose in our living room



An adorable little dragon



Hmmmmm......you look interesting



I think I'd rather suck my thumb at the moment



......and I'm out of here

                                         

Look who joined the party - Frisco



Just one more pic before we head out for some neighborhood fun



    



Happy Halloween - Love, Hope & Jack