Thank You For Me and My Brother
This is what Emerson told everyone who gave her and Sawyer candy when they went Trick-or-Treating tonight. They both had so much fun going from door to door saying Trick-or-Treat. The night started with us going by the Allens' to see Hannah and Madilynn in their costumes. Hannah was Dora and Madi was a bumblebee. We went to some of the houses in Hannah's neighborhood before the kids and I went to Batesville to meet up with Jason. Jason had told some of his players and a colleague that we would stop by. We first stopped at two of his players' home (their twins) and then we walked across the street and a grassy patch to another home of two of his players (twins again). The girls were so excited to see the kids and we very nice with their compliments of the kids costumes.
Both of the kids got so into knocking on the doors and saying Trick-or-Treat. Sawyer would stand at the door with his bag out while Emerson said Trick-or-Treat and held her bag out. She then would say, "Thank you from me and my brother". Someone even thanked her for her nice manners.
By the time we went down one street in a neighborhood in Batesville Emerson was hungry and ready to head home. I think Sawyer could have went down an entire second street. Both of the kids were allowed to have a piece of candy on the way home. Emerson ate her candy and then fell asleep. Sawyer ate his and then was ready to go some more.
Halloween was wonderful because the kids enjoyed their selves and the weather was really nice. You can't always count on nice evening weather in Indiana at the end of October. Happy Halloween!
A Crazy Couple of Days!
The past few days have been a little bit crazy for us, but in all the good ways. Ainsley had spent the night so she helped me make Emerson's preschool Halloween treat on Monday while Priss was at school. Then after Sawyer's nap on Monday the kids and I met Erica, Matt, and the boys in Shelbyville for the Ainsley hand-off. All went smoothly until the kids and I got home and sat down for dinner. Emerson didn't want to eat what had been fixed, but Sawyer on the other hand loved his so much that it ended up in his hair. I turned around and he was eating and when I turned back around his plate was upside down on his head. Thankfully he had eaten most of his dinner, however, left over mash potatoes were still on the plate. I have learned with Sawyer that it is best to laugh or else I would be crying a lot because he does make a lot of messes! After throwing Sawyer into the bath tub to clean him up, since we were carving pumpkins when Jason got home. All was pretty well when Jason finally walked through the door. Emerson was still sitting at the table eating her dinner...she'd been there for about at hour. We commenced pumpkin carving and Sawyer really got into it. He was helping me clean out the seeds and goo, while Jason carved and Emerson supervised. One of the pumpkins even claimed one of my nails, literally, a nail broke off in the pumpkin. The kids were so excited that their pumpkins were finally carved. When we lit them Sawyer couldn't keep his eyes off of his and Emerson kept making sure that Jason had really carved her hand into the pumpkin. Two cute kids with their cute Jack-o-lanterns!
Yesterday the kids and I were to head out of Greensburg to spend the day in Indy with Erica and her kids. We did head out but not as early as I wanted to. We made it and enjoyed our day with them. Last night was Beckett's 1st birthday party and everyone had a really good time. The kids dressed up and on Sunday Erica informed me that the adults were dressing up also. I dressed up as a referee, thanks to Jason's referee shirt from reffing youth league games. Sawyer loved all the chaos and the ice cream that he was stealing off of a friend's plate. I walked out to find Sawyer helping his self to James Moore's cream. James didn't care...he said Sawyer just came up and took his fork away and started eating my ice cream. What can you do? At least James knows my kids and wasn't weirded out by it all. Happy First Birthday, Becks! We love you!
Overnight Guest
Hungry Hippos Didn't Know What They Were In ForWe went to Indy today to watch Cooper participate in his Primary Sacrament program. He did a great job and was the hit of sacrament, if you can possibly be the hit in a sacrament meeting. We loved getting to be there and to spend time with the Wall fam.
When we were leaving Matt and Erica's today Ainsley wanted to come home with us. So being the awesome aunt that I am...I let her accompany us to Greensburg. The girls acted like sisters, but loved getting to spend so much time together. Sawyer left a little left out from time to time but they all did end up playing together.
They all helped me make homemade sugar cookie dough and icing for Beckett's upcoming first birthday party this week. Everyone wanted a turn mixing or adding some ingredient and overall everyone seemed satisfied with what they got to do.
It was so much fun having Ainsley spend the night. The girls fought bedtime a little and both are on the dramatic side at times. Everyone made it to bed without any hysterics, and no one got out of bed, at least, at the time that I am writing this (10:00 p.m. on Sunday night). We will see how the night goes, Jason has already claimed the couch if two little girls find their way into our room tonight.
Sleeping AngelsIt is so wonderful to have the opportunity to take a niece or nephew home with you because you live so close, or close enough that someone can get somewhere quick if need be. Thanks Matty and Bon for letting us have the opportunity to enjoy Ainsley Ellisen in our home tonight. We love you and are praying you don't leave us!!
First Public Speaking Engagement
Emerson had her first public speaking engagement today. Her Primary program at church was today and she was asked to speak on Faith. She was to prepare what she wanted to say in her own words and did a very good job. Even though I am her mother, she did a wonderful job of talking into the microphone and speaking slow enough that she was understood.
I am going to attempt to include her saying her talk for us at home. I hope the video feed works because it is my first time including one in my blog. If it didn't come through SORRY! But please let me know in the commments section.
Don't you love Sawyer beating up on her but she remained focused on the task at hand. Gotta love our Sawyer Jacob!
Which One Should I Choose?
Hunting for the perfect pumpkinWe returned to the same pumpkin patch from last year. The kids were both so excited to ride the wagon out to the pumpkin patch to select their perfect pumpkin. Emerson was a little klutzie as we made our way out to where the large pumpkins were. She found several pumpkins that she wanted to have but finally settled on a large one that she could carve Cinderella's face into. Hopefully, Jason is feeling crafty this year. Sawyer just wanted to carry his pumpkin around but it was a little to big so we just had him pose behind it.
Sawyer showing off his pumpkin
After Emerson had paid for our pumpkins Emerson wanted to ride the pony. She enjoyed her ride while Sawyer didn't even want to sit on the pony for a picture. I love going to the pumpkin patch each year and watching the kids get so excited over choose their own pumpkin.
Emerson with her final selectionStriptease
I can almost undress myself
The other morning I walked into Sawyer's room to find him like this. He had begun to undress his self but had gotten stuck with his shirt over his shoulders. I will take this any day over what Cooper used to do at Scooney's age. Cooper used to take his diapers off when they were LOADED! Give me the kid who gets his clothes stuck in odd positions. Life is never dull with Sawyer around. Today for instance, he was out of my sight for maybe 5 minutes and when I go to find him...he is pouring water all over the bathroom floor. He had managed to get up on the toilet, turned the faucet on and was filling up one of the bath cups and dumping it all over the floor. Even after he got his hand swatted, he went right back in to do it again. It is good that he is adorable or else he might be listed on Ebay with a starting bid of a quarter. I love you teeny man and am glad that you are mine!
Our Little Firefighter
Look her drive the hose truck
Emerson had her first field trip yesterday and Jason was lucky enough to tag along. Her preschool class walked a few blocks to the fire station in Greensburg. She was so excited for her field trip but also that her Daddy got to go with her. Emerson loved getting to climb up in the fire trucks and really loved when it was her turn to hold the fire hose. Jason really enjoyed the field trip too. He never had went to a fire station before so I was really glad that he got to go on this field trip.
Preschool has been so wonderful for Emerson. She becoming quite the student and really loves the learning aspect of school. Priss continues to count the day until she rides the school bus. I keep praying that when it comes time for her to test into kindergarten she is able to demonstrate how smart she really is. We will just wait and see when the time comes! For now we are enjoying the view of watching our Priss turn in to a very independent, secure & smart little girl.
Watch out Firefighter Emerson is on the job
We Don't Do That in Primary!
Yesterday afternoon Emerson was pretending that she was the Primary President conducting Opening Exercises and was giving assignments out to everyone. Jason was in charge of the song until Emerson thought he was singing too loud. I was in charge of the scripture until Emerson decided that she had a better scripture to share. Needless to say, she ended up doing everything that we were just left sitting on the couch listening. Jason ended up leaning over and giving me a couple of kisses, in which, Emerson informed him, "We don't do that in Primary!" Jason and I were so taken back that we started laughing and couldn't stop for several minutes. From the mouth of a 4 year old we were rebuked about inappropriate behavior. We love our little Prissy!
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