BOO!

We had a blast this Halloween….even though we were ALL SICK :(  The whole month of October we have only been well for about 1 1/2 weeks…it has been NO FUN!  However, Mason was sooo excited to dress as Dash and sister as Minnie Mouse.  He was ready to fill his pumpkin full with candy.  First, we got dressed headed to Uncle Monte’s house to trick or treat and show off our costumes.  Then we headed to our clubhouse Halloween party.  There they had a magician, pizza, a clown making balloon animals and much more.  It is getting hard to take Madelyn places…she just wants get down and walk everywhere.  She doesn’t like to be held much or in a stroller :(  So we stayed for a bit then headed home around 7 to get ready to go trick or treating.  Mason was sooo excited he loved ringing the door bells and saying "trick or treat” or “Happy Halloween!”  Madelyn did not make it too long after 7…with only 1 nap and not feeling great she was ready for bed EARLY :(  When we were done we poured out all our treats and ate until we were sick :) 

It was too cute…When they were in costume Mason would not let anyone call him or Madelyn by name you had to call them by their dressed up name…Minnie or Dash. 

NYC in a Nutshell…

This past weekend Marcus and I headed out of Friday morning for a weekend of fun, friends and baseball.  Thanks Nanny and Papa and aunt Jenny for taking care of our lil ones while we were gone :) 

 

View from hotel room: (Central Park)

It was such a fast and furious weekend, but we managed to have a blast!!  First, we arrived and went to see our friend, John, to say good luck!  Then we were off to Nike Town to get a few essentials for the cold rainy weather forecasted.  Then off to the game…

We rode the subway to the game…it was a quick trip :)  Yankee stadium was AWESOME!  The fans on the other hand…AWFUL!  They just could not stop talking…PROFANITY to us.  Thank goodness we had officers and security around us since we sat with the players’ families. 

Around the stadium:

 

Warming up and First Pitch:

John pitched good, but unfortunately they lost both games.  On Saturday we went shopping, watched college football and went to Game 2.  Game 2 was much more exciting…it lasted 13 innings and sadly our team lost again Darn that A. Rod for hitting a tying homer!!!  We made it back to the hotel LATE and got just enough sleep to wake up and catch our flight early on Sunday.  We had a great time, but we were ready to pick up our babies!  Hopefully they will win the next several games….if they do….. OFF TO THE WORLD SERIES :)

1st Tooth

For a while now I have been thinking Madelyn is teething.  She is always chewing on her fingers or anything she can get a hold of.  So a few days ago I saw her gums white and swollen and it looked like a tooth might be poking through.  I felt for myself and sure enough….1 little tooth poking through on the bottom left.  Her right one isn’t far behind and about to come through too!  The only signs she has had were the constantly chewing and swollen gums and runny poo.  She is eating mainly the food we eat…she frowns when I pull out the baby food.  She is WALKING everywhere and loves to follow her big bro around.  My baby girl is growing up too fast!

 

In other news…

The past few weeks have been a HORRIBLE start to October.  Mason was sick with a virus and then Marcus had an upper respiratory infection then Madelyn poor girl had a 103 fever with an UTI infection.  After many doc visits…tons of pokes and prods we are all well and feeling great!  It was a tough two weeks with everyone sick around the house :( 

This weekend Marcus and I are heading to NYC to cheer on the Halos!  Our friend John Lackey pitches against the Yankees in Game 1 of the 2nd round of the playoffs.  I am excited to go to the new Yankee stadium.  I also HEART NYC!  It will be a whirlwind of a weekend but I am sooo excited!  GO ANGELS!!!

The Tigers

Mason had his first soccer game this Saturday.  I did not know what to expect…We have been pumping him up, playing soccer every day with him, talking it up!!  He was PUMPED for his first game.  The team practices for 30 minutes before the game then the game is 30 minutes following practice.  I do have to say that is nice.  It was so cute watching a team of 3 yr. olds practice :)  It was even better watching them play.  They play 5 on 5 with no goalie.  Soooo…Saturday we headed out to our first game.  We got Mason all suited up ready to run wild!  It was SUPER hot outside and I knew Madelyn would not make it too long in the heat.  Once we arrived Mason and Daddy kicked the ball around until everyone showed up.  Then the team practiced before their first game.  It was soo cute watching them….It was fun chaos!!!!!  Madelyn made it for 45 minutes before she was exhausted, hot and just not wanting any part of being in the hot sun anymore, so I had to leave with just 15 minutes left in the game.  Of course the 15 minutes I was gone…Mason SCORED…not just once but 2 times :)  The ball got loose from the crowd of players and Mason ran up and dribbled to the goal…thank goodness it was the right one ;)  The Tigers won 4-2.  They like to keep score and have a winning team and a loosing team to teach the kids.  I was so proud of Mason listening to his coach, being nice to his teammates and playing hard. He LOVED his first soccer game he kept telling me.  He was so pooped he passed out on the way home! 

   

For Your Viewing Pleasure!

**Sorry you have to tilt your head. We were at our friends Laura and Peyton's house to show them I am not crazy and let Madelyn show off her new trick...WALKING :) Here she is in action...

One Step, Two Step, Three Steps....and MORE!

At only 8 short months Madelyn is walking!!! She is getting more fearless each day. I thought since Mason walked early Madelyn would give me a breather and just sit like a little lady on the floor and play contently with her toys around her….WISHFUL THINKING! :) I have my running shoes on and am exhausted at the end of each day…they keep me on my toes!!!

She went on to take a few more steps until she reached our Kangaroo Climber!

~Snapshots~

Here are a few snapshots of the past couple of weeks! My babies are growing like weeds!!

The Carnies Came To Town....

Just for Mason's 3rd Birthday Party!!!! After
MANY birthday party celebrations for our playgroup buddies it was Mason turn to host his Carnival Birthday Party! We celebrated as a family on his real birthday and then this past weekend we got ready to PARTY with all our friends and family!!!! Thank you thank you thank you so much to all the grandparents...I could not have pulled this off without your help!!! Seeing Mason's big smile and amazed stare as he arrived at his party was priceless. Happy Birthday Buddy!

The Cake and Cupcakes

The Favors

One would throw the tennis ball then they would all run after it...they did this for a long while :)

I rented a carousel...it was a big hit. They LOVED it ;)

Singing Happy Birthday....Mason blew out his candles early...He was ANXIOUS to eat his cake ;)

Playing Ring Around the Rosies...they started it all by themselves...it was tooo cute!!











Giving baby sister kisses....Thanks to Nanny, Papa, and DD for taking care of her during the party!

Ready to TEAR INTO THE GIFTS!!!