Where have we been?

We have been oh-so-busy! Don't get me wrong, we've definitely been having lots of fun too! Here are a few pics from my new fab camera. I'm still practicing taking pics and loading and editing them. I think the guys are lookin' pretty cute! We celebrated our 20 month birthday Monday. (I'll do a little update at the bottom for those who are interested)

So happy to wear our Halloween pj's

Lookin' cute in orange

We headed back to Dallas this weekend. The boys enjoyed so literature on Nana and Papa D fireplace

Did a little accounting and bookkeeping

We went to a small church pumpkin patch to find Nana some good pumpkins for her porch

Owen ran right to this and stuck his face through like he did it everyday of his life. Brody...grabbed lots of little pumpkins and threw them through the holes! Such different personalities!

Owen thought the pumpkins were great!

Brody was very intent on finding the perfect one (we saved this one from sailing through the hole shortly after this picture was taken)

such big helpers!

Owen played ball in the backyard

***Warning! Halloween Preview Below!****

Don't scroll down if you don't want to know what we are going to be!

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SUPERMAN!!!!

Superman is getting lots of teeth so his flying is slightly off as one hand is always in his mouth.

So EXCITED about Halloween!

Batman finally gave in and accepted his outfit

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We are going and growing at 20 months. Just last week all of our vampire teeth arrived! Within three days of each other there were eight little pointy teeth peeking through. The boys are putting words together, such as "bye-bye Dada" and "no no dog". They are too funny. We have a whole list of animal sounds and will actually perform upon request. Owen is our little mimic. I said "bless you" to B the other day in the car and then this sweet little voice "bess you" from behind me. As far a food, we're still pretty much eating the same thing. I'm heavily relying on V8 for our veggie source, but this week is veggie week and we are trying a new one each night. Corn went over pretty well last night. Green beans didn't fair as well tonight. School is going great. Tuesday was "Brody's best day ever" as far as his teacher were concerned. The drop off is still not smooth. As soon as they are distracted I run and hurdle the baby gate at the door. (be watching FUMC moms I might trip very soon). Bedtime is still 8 and we are on a new tooth brushing kick. It starts out as a tooth brushing and then an all-out chewing on the tooth brush followed by screaming as I take them away. Books are at the top of our list and we watch Cars every single day. I have learned this is the answer to how I can get dinner fixed each night. If I need at least 30 minutes of alone time (dinner, shower, laundry) Cars is the answer. We love puddles, planes, and Handy Manny. Tomorrow is the Halloween party at MDO so stay tuned.

The Air Show

Last weekend we went out to the air show in Midland. Todd had to work, so Grammie's help was very much appreciated. The boys had a wonderful time and we really appreciate the Garcia Family inviting us! (pictures aren't great, from my iPhone)

Upon arrival, not so sure

The boys were contained by this little fence. Too bad it didn't block the runway. They really wanted to chase the planes!

Grammie and the two cutest little guys I know

Brody thought the runway light was very cool

Owen thought the light was pretty interesting too. I was shocked that my two tots managed to remove a piece from the light. Shouldn't those things be close to nondestructive?? If anyone asked, it wasn't us!

Our Favorite Friend

This weekend Todd headed to Dallas for the A&M game. The boys and I missed him, but we found someone that brought a smile to our face...

Who's Brody so curious about?

Owen's not sure...

IT'S ELMO!!!
Brody was totally in LOVE!
I might request his teacher wear this costume if it evokes this kind of emotion.

Owen was not so into Elmo. He like him from a distance. Not a fan of his hat though.

We did enjoy Lillian's new swing set.

Thanks for having us to your 2nd birthday Lillian. We had a great time!

P.S. Owen had his first kiss this weekend! Georgia was the lucky lady!

New Furniture

We are back in our routine...finally...I think? The boys went back to MDO and had a great day. They made the cutest chickens on a stick (maybe I should load a picture?) and we now proudly know what a chicken says. And I think they must have learned a chicken dance, because whenever a chicken is brought up or seen, Brody starts bouncing up and down. Who knows?

Last night Todd and I went to "Take the Money and Run", a charity event benefiting the Midland Rehabilitation Center. Me, showered and dressed, with some of the ladies.

Todd's name was drawn out of the hopper and I made a dash to claim this precious table for my boys. They were so excited when they came down for breakfast this morning.

Brody has an interesting chair mounting process. He climbs on the chair one foot at a time and then squats and slowly lowers one foot at a time until he is seated on his bottom. No wonder these little guys are so worn out at the end of the day. Imagine if that's how you sat down each time you sat in a chair everyday!

Guess who Owen spotted right off the bat? ELMO!!!! He was very excited to see his buddy. They are so funny with this table. They have sat at it all day. We read books at the table, had snacks, had juice, played cars, watched TV, watched mom decorate...everything we could do from this spot.

I have no words

Mom: "Owen does that really have to go to bed with you?"

Owen: "Uh, Yes. Why not?"

(Yes, he did make it all the way up the stairs and never missed a beat)

Brody: "Wait! I didn't know we were bring stuff! I've got to go get something!"