Halloween 2006

The kids had a ton of fun on Halloween this year. They were Mickey and Minnie Mouse. First we went to Robby's office and trick or treated there. Then we went to see Uncle Mike at his office. Next we went to Angie's house on Carley Rd and then to Harbor Meadows. We went door to door there for a street. Alyssa had enough at that point so I took her home while Robby and Owen went to the Church for a carnival. Robby said it was so much fun. They had an awesome time. Today I am sick from eating too much candy. The kids are good - Alyssa is rolling over in her bed now - to her tummy, and she screams b/c she can't get back over. This new development is making for some very tiring nights.

Ok. I know, 2 blogs in 1 day is overkill but we took the cutest family pictures in our little pumpkin patch in front of the house. Just wanted to share . . . .

First Meal!!!

Alyssa ate her first bowl of cereal today! I was so proud of her. She loved it. Every time I put the spoon on her mouth she would open up and let me shove it in. Maybe this will help us lengthen our nights out more.

Turkey Trot

This weekend was the 61st Annual Turkey Trot Festival in Yellville. We attended this festival and had a ton of fun. We saw old friends, ate tons of junk food. Owen played games and caught candy at the parade. We are definitely all Trotted out and glad to be home. We got to spend time with our families and really enjoyed that as well. Alyssa did great away from home. She adjusted well to her bed at mimi's. Owen spent the night with Sissy and B Friday. He loved every minute of it.

My brain cells are depleting with lack of good solid sleep. You can put than on your prayer list for me. Alyssa is still waking up 1 or two times a night. Its exhausting. Fortunately I have not had to feed her in the 4am wakeup time. I just swaddle her up and she goes back to sleep until 6 or 7. She is doing pretty good otherwise. She's talking alot. Owen got sick over the weekend with a fever. He watched too much tv and now I am paying for it. Why is there a direct correlation b/tw bad behavior and too much tv? It puzzles me, but Robby and I both have noticed this. Right now he can only watch one show when he poops on the potty. Robby and I have determined that TV is bad and not worth the trouble. Robby and I went to a marriage seminar Friday night by Clay and Renee Cross. It was so good and focused on the effects of Hollywood, Movies, TV, and Entertainment in homes and families today. Robby and I have been focusing on this subject lately and firmly believe that we need to be very cautious as to what we watch and bring into our home. Their website is holyhomes.org. I have not checked this out yet but plan to soon. In the pictures are Owen and Alyssa with Mimi and Papa before they left for Russia. And Brodie and Alyssa - How Cute!!!!