October 2015

I had to post these beauties since I didn't order any official school photos.  The one on the left is this school year 2015/2016.  I obviously forgot about picture day this year with his somewhat shaggy hair and his mickey mouse shirt.  Thomas sure pulled off the picture though despite my forgetfulness.  What an adorable smile.  The picture on the right is the 2014/2015 school year.  It is so sweet to see the changes that occur in a year.  He actually looks older!

I love capturing the moments where, on her own accord, Grace is reading out loud and everyone else is listening.  

Grace's head disappeared.

Super Anthony leaps high above the living room

Celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary with twice baked potato "ships"

Our annual picking out pumpkins :)

Our annual trip to the pumpkin patch with our CC group for "homeschool days"

Every year Anthony brings his money so he can shoot apples at targets.

This year Thomas and Evelyn had so so so much fun on the bouncy pillows.  It was the first year where every single child enjoyed something at Vala's.  Not a lot of stroller sitting this year!  :)

Everyone loves the corn pit.... except for that kid whom Thomas is squishing.  :)

T just cozied right in.

It was one of those days where putting the bowl on top your head just seemed right

Beauty

Bella selfie

Bella teaching Evelyn the splits

painting our pumpkins

The look Thomas gets before he's about to jump whether you are ready, or not, to catch him.

One of my favorite pictures!

This girl's got skills!

One of her many adorable faces

These freckles!

He's becoming more and more coordinated!  Always very daring!

Playing with cousins.

Catching frogs!

Anthony's turn to make dessert.  Fried ice cream

 Walked into the "school room" to find this little truth on the white board.  Thank you AW for the gentle reminder!

Time to get down to business...

Helping Momma toast pumpkin seeds.  It's tradition that we make them every year and tradition that every year no one likes them.  

Like mother, like daughter?

I had the privilege of coaching Grace's VB team this year.  I had a lot of fun rekindling my love for the game and having that special time with Grace.  She did a great job and quickly became a natural.  This picture is from our game on Halloween.  There was a contest for the team who had the best costumes.  Our team didn't win but we sure did have fun.  

Thomas dressed and acted like Spider man for Halloween

This little one was stung by a bee, wait she is the bee.  

Our College graduate

sweetness herself

Grace wasn't clowning around when it came to collecting candy!