October Happenings

We've been busy, busy, busy this month! Here are a few highlights- all from the last week!

On Friday, October 23rd, Chloe's class put on a presentation to share their ABC books they started working on at the begining of the school year. Chloe was chosen to do the introduction and explain the project. She did such a wonderful job, speaking loudly and clearly, welcoming all the parents and telling about the books. Do we see public speaking in her future?! Way to go Chloe!

On Saturday the 24th, we went to my parent's ward Halloween party and trunk or treat. The kids had a blast with their cousins-- they were having so much fun that I couldn't get anyone to pose for decent pics!!

On Monday the 26th, we were invited to Family Home Evening at some friends' house to make caramel apples! The kids had fun decorating the apples with all sorts of yummy treats! Cooper mostly just wanted to eat the mini marshmellows!

On Thursday the 29th, I chaperoned Chloe's first grade class on their field trip to Remlinger Farms. It was cold-- 45 degrees!-- and rainy, but we had a great time! I thought the bumpy bus ride might put me into labor!

Today, Chloe had her class Halloween party and my mom watched Cooper for me so I could go help out (did I mention that she watched Cooper so I could go on the field trip too?! Thanks Grandma DD!!). The kids all had a blast doing activities and showing off their costumes.

Tonight we had our ward Halloween party. We had yummy chilli and cornbread, watched the kids parade around in their costumes and then they trunk or treated in the parking lot. We are overloaded with candy and it isn't even Halloween night yet!

Justin's 33rd Birthday!

Friday was Justin's birthday! We had a yummy steak dinner followed by coconut cream pie. Here are a few pics of Justin and the kiddos!

Singing "Happy Birthday"

Justin getting a little help blowing out his candles:

Cooper stuck his finger into the pie for a quick taste!

Baby Girl Ultrasound Pics-- For Grandma Joyce!

We got to see our beautiful baby girl today, via the amazing 3d/4d ultrasound technology they have nowadays! This is the first kiddo we've seen inutero like this and it is amazing! Here are some pics of Baby Girl Baron (maybe we'll decide on a name by the time she makes her arrival)!

Face Profile

We think she looks like Cooper did as a newborn!

Cooperisms

Cooper started *really* talking a couple months ago and he says the funniest things. I thought I'd record a few here on the ol' blog before they slip away from me.

Today we went to the midwife, whom Cooper calls the "baby doctor." She let Cooper push the button on the doppler to hear the baby's heartbeat, to which Cooper exclaimed: "There is a ghost in Mom's tummy!!"

When he says the word 'music' he mixes up the S and the C, so he says "mucis." Its not uncommon to hear Cooper say, "Turn up the mucous!" while riding in the car.

Last week, he was throwing a tantrum in Target and I told him he was being naughty. He very angrily replied to me: "Me not a naughty boy, me a busy boy."

Justin got new glasses about a month and a half ago. After two days of Justin wearing them, Cooper finally noticed. He told Justin: "Those no your glasses Daddy. You no have doctor glasses." Apparently to a two year old, they look like glasses a doctor would wear.

Beautiful Fall Weather

We've had the best weather over the past few months-- we had an abnormally hot and dry summer and now we've rolled into gorgeous fall weather with crisp, clear blue skies. I love it!

The kids and I went to the park with some friends this afternoon after school. Cooper let me snap a few pictures of him playing, like a big kid, way up high, doing dangerous manuevers on playground equipment not designed for fearless, yet luckily well coordinated two year olds.

Who told my baby boy he could grow up?!