End of October

I have been avoiding blogging because I am so behind (which is one of the true traits of a proficient procastinator).  The end of this October seemed extra busy this year because I broke my finger and happened into a horrific migraine cycle that lasted 36 days.  As I type this post, my finger is healed, although still very weak, and I've been headache free for over 10 days. Broken fingers and migraines are as good an excuse as any for tardy blogging, right??

For anyone who doesn't know, I slipped in the rain and caught my fall with my ring finer on my left hand.  It was quite painful.

We wore shorts as long as we could as the seasons changed.  This summer was especially hard to give up! Lucy's new favorite thing is to run up and down the street in an independent fashion.

I am obsessed with taking pictures of medical freak show things.

Some days Lucy wears herself out so much that she just takes a short break on the floor.

My sweet Lilly girl wanted to be a princess for Halloween. She hasn't been interested in princesses in 4 years so I was thrilled that she begged me to be Elsa. Lucy enjoyed carrying her train around.

Along with the Elsa costume, Grandma also sent Jack this stuffed Olaf. He's a new favorite.

I know we're in full thanksgiving mode, but I haven't even posted Halloween pictures.  Soon!!

Jack's PRESCHOOL birthday

The last week in October is very busy for us.  We seem to have endless Halloween celebrations in conjunction with birthday celebrations for Jack.
Jack's preschool devotes the entire day to the birthday child.  You have to sign up at the beginning of the school year for their birthday party and the entire family is invited.

Lucy joined in for a day of school, the letter of the day was J. 

 All the kids had to print Jack for their assignment.

All the kids drew a picture and assembled a special birthday card book.

Jack then pointed to all the letters in his name for all the kids to see.

Then Jack decorated his crown with Mrs. Baylor, who founded the school 45 years ago, but does not currently teach the class.  King Jack ruled the rest of the day and handed out his cupcakes through this special stand to each child.  Everyone got a candle, while Jack got 5 candles.

Here is Jack handing a cupcake to his buddy and next door neighbor, Larissa, with his teacher, Ms. Debbie, assisting.

Jack requested multi colored cupcakes, so I labored and toiled and made camo cupcakes.  It was from a mix, but still hard work.

Then Jack led the birthday parade.  All the kids had to follow Jack, the leader.  He waddled like a penguin, so they all waddled like penguins.

Then King Jack paraded around the school and they sang to him multiple times.  What a completely magical day for Jack (and me).

More soccer season on my phone

Even more phone pictures

Lucy likes to find spots all over the house to hang out. She also insists on carrying around bags of snacks every where she goes.  She calls them "nacks."

Our neighbors took Lilly to her first Penn State football game. It was fun to get pictures from my baby visiting my alma mater.

Jack and our next door neighbor Larissa. They go to preschool together and our buddys.

Bloomsburg Fair is a big deal here.  The kids get off two days from school. Here is Lilly's art display at the fair. She made a bird house, we weren't sure which one was hers.

Blue ribbon pumpkin for largest pumpkin. Over 1,000 lbs.

Another big pumpkin, 967lbs.

Our neighbors, Cara and Larissa, with our kids in front of the dual winning pumpkins.

The botany theme this year was the Wizard of Oz and movies.  Which we all loved!

Fun day at the fair!

Phone pics

Soccer season is over and I think Jack had fun.

Before soccer season ended we took a family trip to Great Wolf Lodge.  GWL is an indoor water park and hotel in the Poconos.  We had a GREAT weekend and only grabbed pics on my phone.

Jack and Lucy watching cartoons in our lodge room. Lucy loves to do whatever her siblings are doing.  She likes to hang with the big kids.

Chocolate milk on the patio.

At the lodge they have "Magic Quest." The kids get wands that are activated and can run around the lodge on missions.  Their wand activates various items and pictures.

They also had entertainment and shows in the lobby.

At the water park...

Not pictured are the giant water slides, wave pool, various play pools, splash pads, obstacle courses, and my favorite part - the lazy river.

And free face painting.

Pretty fun packed 24 hours!!