You've got a friend in me.....

Toy Story is a major hit at our house and has been for awhile.  Easton was super excited to be Buzz and what better costume for Callen than Woody! 
I am usually not a fan of spending money on Halloween costumes.  In my adult life I've only done it once, this year would be twice.  But how could I not dress as Jesse with my sweet boys! I loved their costumes from the minute I found them online, but the first time they tried them on my heart melted! Aww, so cute. 

Callen wasn't excited about his new costume ;)

He warmed up to the idea

Aren't they just the cutest!

Boo, did he scare you?

Our church had a Hay Ride and some Halloween fun!  The boys enjoyed it, it was a little windy, but when is the wind not blowing in the country in Iowa?!?

He caught on to the donut game fast!

Karysn and Ellie handed out candy at my office so I could take the boys through the parade :) 

Afterwards we went to Grandma's house for pizza.  On Saturday (actual Halloween) Mark and I took the kids out and they seemed to enjoy themselves.  Callen was just happy to have a sucker in hand, they both rode in the wagon as we went door to door.  The best part was Easton forgot he had collected all that candy! He never asked for any of it, which was good because we ate a large portion that night after the kids went to bed :) 

Emerson James is baptized

Mark was asked to be his Godfather, we were very excited about that! He didn't make a peep the whole mass, and even when he got water poured on him!  We had a wonderful meal out at James' house afterwards.  Grandma Joan was even there for the event :) God bless you Emerson, we love you!



Pumpkinland- Orange City, IA

Daddy had to work, but I thought I could handle this! Little did I know it takes one adult per child to pick pumpkins! Whew, we made it out of there with two small pumpkins and nothing more! I thought I was going to have to purchase many as they kept dropping everywhere! No pumpkin smashing, yet....
The pictures show you just how cool of a place it is though, we didn't even get to do everything, but the boys still had a great time.

Landscaping Project complete!

We have been working on this since last summer!  But we completed it this fall.  We are thankful for all those who helped us! Whether it was trips to Menards, labor, or babysitting we got it done!  I wish I had a picture of the completed project, but I'm not finding one.  I'm sure if I ask Grandpa Gary he does :)

Easton enjoyed playing in the dirt!

and piles of woodchips..

Daddy's minime

Race on over, Easton is turning 3!

Easton wanted a Cars themed party, so that's just what we had! We had a great time celebrating with family!  He felt pretty special, and loved when everyone sang Happy Birthday to him.  Aunt Megan & Kacey were even here for the celebration!  Megan was awesome help in preparing for the party! She took care of the cake & cupcakes, and they turned out wonderful! Grandpa Albert couldn't be there, he was on another fishing trip!