Pumpkin Carving

Nicholas loved every minute of pumpkin carving. He was determined to get the guts out himself. He did a pretty good job and then Andrew tried to finish for him. Andrew did not go to Mark Stenson's School of Pumpkin Carving so he did not know how to scrape the inside of the pumpkin completely clean. Markie helped Nicholas carve a face and the finished product is just perfect. By the end of the carving, they were calling me names. I don't know why, I am not that bossy!

Pumpkin Patch Field Trip

Today was Nicholas' field trip to the pumpkin patch. He had a great time and the field trip was really nice. They went on a hunt for the biggest pumpkin, learned the types of pumpkins and gourds, read a story, and then picked out a small pumpkin for a school project. I was not expecting it to be so organized so I was pleasantly surprised! Nana took pictures, Christopher watched everyone, and Nicholas had a great time! I pretended I was Sebastien, who was in Disney with his cousin Jack, and picked out a pumpkin and paid with my dollar. We had a great time!

Just Like Brothers

Nicholas and Sebastien spent the afternoon with each other and Nana today. They were fine until I cam home and then the bickering started. Once Kristyn arrived, the boxing gloves came out! They were tattling, saying your not my friend anymore, which is their favorite thing to say to each other, and fighting over who was going to sit next to Christopher on the way to skating lessons. When we arrived at skating, the first words out of Nicholas' mouth to their friend Max was that Bash is mad at me. Bash was pushing Christopher's stroller and Nicholas was trying to push Bash out of the way so he could do it. They argued back and forth and on and on. Then as we are getting ready to leave, Sebastien becomes upset that he isn't going home with us. Nicholas starts being mean again and saying that he can't in that cranky voice he uses. Kristyn and I just try to hurry them out to the parking lot so we don't have to hear it anymore. As we are loading up and Kristyn and Bash are driving away, Nicholas yells - "I love Bastien!" They are just like brothers!

Zoo Boo

Nicholas loved his second trip to Zoo Boo. We went with Lori, Herbie, Steven, and Markie. We probably shouldn't have gone on the carriage ride since a scary grave digger jumped out and at Nicholas who sitting in the back. He talked about the rest of the time we were there. He only woke up once last night and did not mention the scary guy so hopefully he has forgotten about it. We had a great time - thanks Herbie and Lori!

Bash's Third Annual Halloween Party

Today was Bash's Third Annual Halloween Party - at our house! There was a 60% chance of rain today so the party was moved over here to avoid a washout at Kristyn's. Bash was the director of the party and Nicholas was the co-director. I think they were both confused about whose party it really was but to set the record straight it was still Bash's party! The kids had a pinata and they played pin the face on the mummy. The cutest moment was when Bash kissed a little girl named Gracin on the cheek. I think she has a crush on him so it was really sweet. Nicholas loved wearing his costume but has decided to be a hockey player when he goes trick or treating. He is going to be in for a big surprise when he realizes he is being a transformer no matter what! Hannah had the cutest cheerleading outfit, she even had pom-poms in her hair and on her shoes! The scariest costume was Zachary in his pirate/skeleton outfit. His brother Joshua was supposed to be Captain Jack Sparrow but came as himself instead. I had a year like that with Nicholas so I can sympathize! We had a great time and it is so much fun to see how the kids change year after through the costumes, games we play, and things they do. I hope Kristyn keeps up this tradition!

Touchdown - Almost!

Nicholas had is second flag football game today. He had the ball, he started running, he changed directions just in time to start running toward the right end of the field when his entire team tackled him! Yes, his entire team tackled him in flag football. It was really the funniest thing! If I had a video camera with me I could have won that ridiculous show with the funny videos. It was that funny to see all the red shirts pile onto their teammate!

Another Illness

Nicholas has a cold and virus now. He did not go to school today and had a fever all weekend. Sick kids are not that much fun! Today is feeling much better though. I took him to the Dr anyway just to make sure the ears and throat are fine, better to be safe then sorry! Everything check out OK! He is on his way to school in the morning!

Flag Football

Nicholas had his first flag football game last week. He really seemed to enjoy it. I am not sure what will happen the first time someone takes his flag but it's still fun to watch! He was down in position to hike the ball and looked like a real football player. It is the most adorable thing to see the kids playing sports. They are so cute running up and down the field trying to figure out which way is the right way to go to make that touchdown!