These two are ALWAYS together!!!

Presley is not impressed with any of the character's at Disney!! Classic Presley look!!

Carsen LOVES all of the characters!!! He enjoys everything about Disney!!!

Honey I shrunk the Kids playground!! One of my kids favorites!!!

What else can you say about Disney!!! It really is the most magical place on earth!! Everytime I come here with my kids I am so thankful that I have these memories with them. I will admit that most of the time I am here my eyes are filled with tears at how happy my children are and how lucky we are as a family to be able to make these kinds of memories with our children. It is hard to come to Disney and not feel like a child!!! I love seeing the princesses even more than Presley!!! I begged her to go to Bibbity Bobbity Beauty Salon but she would have nothing to do with it!! I will be honest I almost went on my own!!! Maybe next time I will be able to talk her into it!!! I guess that is what makes Presley who she is and of course I wouldn't change that for the world. Carsen on the other hand is all about the characters and the fun this place has to offer. His favorite thing this year was his Goofy hat!! He didn't take it off the whole time we were there. I love that he is almost eight and could care less what other people think of him!! I think he gets that wonderful quality from his Daddy!! I love that no matter how old we think they are getting they are still little kids at heart!! Camden was such a joy to take. We really didn't know what to expect of him of how he would handle this trip only being 8 months old. We couldn't have asked for a better baby!! I can't wait to bring him back when he is a little older!! This year we got to go with my parents which was such a joy!! As grandparents I don't think you could ask for anything more than to see your grandkids at Disney!!! We can't thank Ommie and Granddaddy enough for using their vacation to make memories with our children!!! It is something none of us will ever forget!!!

Let's go Trick or Treating!!!

What a cute scarecrow!!!

Trick or Treating with the neighbors and family!!

Dorothy and her "little scarecrow"

When Christina told me that Camden could borrow Emerson's little scarecrow outfit for Halloween it was a no brainer that I was going to try to talk Presley into being Dorothy!! As you can see it worked. It was so funny I asked Presley if she wanted to be Dorothy and the first thing Carsen said was "Please tell me that I don't have to be the Tin Man!!" Now don't think for a minute that wasn't in my mind, but I do realize that he is 7 and it's not cool to be the Tin Man!! It is just so funny that my kids know me so well!!! Every year at Halloween we have our families over for chili and to see the kids all dressed up. Then we go out Trick or Treating and come back for some dessert!! It is a fun little thing to do and the kids love it!! Plus, it gives the grandparents a chance to see them all dressed up!! The greatest thing for my kids is dressing up because none of them like the candy!! I usually keep it for a day or two and end up throwing it all away!! What silly little ones they definately don't take after their mommy and daddy!!!

Presley's school Halloween festival!!

Mommy was a face painter!!!

Presley's school had a Halloween festival for her grade!! It was a lot of fun. They had everything set up in stations for the kids to visit!! Of course, I volunteered to work and they put me at face painting which is way out of my league!! Thank goodness it was just pumpkins, bats, and spiders!!! The kids had such a great time!! They got to make bird feeders, dig spiders out of goo, have a story time, and much more!!! What a fun way to kick off the Holiday Season!!!

Halloween Playgroup!!

Boys will be boys!!!

There might be a future for these two!!!

Every year we do a playgroup where the kids get together and have a little party in their costumes. Since most of the older ones are in school this is a real treat for them. The moms decided to wait until they got out of school to do the party so they could be involved as well. Well, it is no secret how cute all of them look. It is so much fun to see all of them together and to stop and realize that they have grown up together. I am not even sure that they realize how special it is to have such good friends that they have known since BIRTH!! I know that one day they will look back on all of this and "really get it!!" For now it is us moms who get to share all of the joy!!! We have reached the point in our lives where we don't let little things like this pass us by without taking notice!! What a blessing all of these sweet children are to all of us!!!

Presley's class field trip to the Pumpkin Patch!!

Presley picking out her pumpkin!!

Presley's class at the pumpkin patch!!!

What a sweet little face!!!

We had such a great time at the pumpkin patch!!! The kids got to hear a story about pumpkins and how they grow, they got to pet animals, and take a hayride!!! It is so much fun to see these kids being kids and having a great time with their teachers!!! Presley would not leave until she picked out a pumpkin for each of her brothers!!! That's my little girl always thinking of others!!! She really had such a great time. It was the first time that Presley has ever been on the bus (of course, her overprotective mommy was with her!!!) I must say she wasn't that impressed with the bus!! She thought that it was loud and bumpy!!!( Her words not mine!! I swear!!) It is on days like this that I am so thankful that I am blessed to be a stay at home mom!!! I love being able to experience all of these things with my kids!! It is just one more way to make an impression in my children's lives and memories that we will always treasure!!!

Look who's the Character Kid!!!

Presley was picked to be the Character Kid for her Class the Character trait was responsibility!! We are so proud of her. When you are chosen to be the Character Kid you get to have special breakfast in the morning with your parents and your picture is hung outside of the cafeteria with a write up from your teacher!! Presley's teacher wrote: Presley is a very responsible your lady. She listens well and follows directions correctly!!! Way to go Presley!! Daddy and I are so proud of you. Of course, the breakfast was donuts and orange juice!! You can tell by the look on her face that she doesn't like either one!!!

Look who is standing up!!

I love walking into this after a nap or bedtime!!!

Camden is starting to stand!! I knew that the time would come I just thought I could hold him off for a little while longer. I have to admit there is nothing cuter than going into his room and seeing him standing in his bed!!! He is not only standing he is starting to say some words. He says DaDa and MaMa and he is pointing at everything. He loves abbie (the dog!!) if only she wasn't 100 years old maybe she would play with him. Believe me she keeps her distance. He is really starting to enjoy some of the toys that we have. He loves anything that talks and lights up!! Of course, he doesn't like anything as much as he loves his brother and sister. He lights up when they come into the room.

Pajama Party Picnic

The kids decorated the box on their own!!!

Even Daddy and Abbie joined in the fun!!!

What a yummy lunch!!!

Well, we had a lot of rain and school was cancelled!! I know I was thinking the same thing....School cancelled for RAIN!!! As you can imagine this was not going to spell out a lot of fun if I didn't come up with something. My original plan for the day was to do laundry that was piling up and get some stuff done around the house. As the morning began I realized that wasn't going to happen. I took a minute and looked at my kids and how big they are growing right in front of me and decided I could waste this day by trying to get things done and letting them play on their own or I could make this a day that they would remember. I gave them a big box and told them that they could decorate it any way they wanted and I went a got everything together for our first "Family pajama picnic!!" I printed out invitations and taped them on their doors and told them to meet me in the living room with their favorite stuffed animal. It was at this moment that I realized how much fun this was for them. They were so excited. These are the moments in life that you don't get back.... The little moments when as a mother you realize how important every second you spend with them is. We all had so much fun and the kids talked about it all day long!!! I am glad that I didn't waste the day cleaning and doing laundry!!! I'll save that for when they are in school growing up!!!

In his bath seat for the 1st time!!

Look at those two little teeth!!!

Mommies sweet little baby taking a bath in the Big bath tub!! I know what you are thinking...He looks a little big to be in the big bath for the first time!! For those of you who have three kids you understand this well. It is much easier to keep giving him a bath in the small bathtub in order to keep your eyes on the other two while they are taking their showers!!! I love being the mom of three kids this is just one of those things that makes life a little less stressful!!! Believe me every little thing helps!!! Doesn't he look so BIG in that seat!!!

Carsen's first School Project!

Well we have reached an important milestone in Carsen's school career!!! His first school project. He had to do a time line from the time he was born until now!!! I don't know if this was more fun for him or for Daddy and I!! Of course, I wanted to dress it up with bubble letters and pretty decorations but Daddy had to remind me that I was helping my oldest son!!! I can't believe how time has flown!! You know that your kids are growing up when they get real grades instead of just S's and E's!!!

Let the trouble begin!!!

Here is the little man starting to get into trouble. He is 9 months old and on the move. As you can see he is into everything!!! What a sweet little face. It is hard to punish a little smile like that. I am sure he will get away with a lot more than he needs to!!!!