Show and Tell

Paul wanted to take his easy bake oven for show and tell, but I didn't think that was a good idea, so we took a picture of him with it.

Cousins!

As always, Paul and Joy had tons of fun playing with Tugs and Kaitlyn yesterday.  Kaitlyn was super excited to meet the new pigs.  Tugs wanted to jump on the round bales.  Tugs read his school reading stories to Paul.  Kaitlyn did a very good job watching Joy while I got some things done.  She calls her "Waitwin."

Daddy's Surprise

Looking to see what surprise Daddy brought him from his trip.

Uncle Greg's Driveway

When we come back from a walk, the kids always work on their rock collections in Uncle Greg's driveway.

W & J Field

After Paul's field trip, Joy was sleeping at Grandma Ely's.  We wanted to do something fun elsewhere, so we went down and played at W & J field.  Paul had a blast!

Spring House Field Trip

What fun we had on Paul's field trip to the Spring House for the pumpkin patch, fall fun, a hay ride, and big slides.

Robyn Hoover's Baby Shower

Party #4: Robyn Hoover's baby shower.  We had fun visiting with church friends, acquaintences from Giant Eagle and neighbors.  Joy helped with the gifts.

Emma Smith's 1st Birthday Party

Party 3/4:  Emma's first birthday party.  Paul and Joy stole the birthday girl's wagon for a good long time.  They painted pumpkins and we caught up with old acquaintances. 

Dave and Amanda's Party

Party #2/4: Dave and Amanda's.  Paul had a super fabulous time being a fire bug with Amanda's little cousins.  Joy played her favorite game: Goldilocks (try out all the chairs).

Painting with Uncle Keven

Paul painted the section behind the washer and dryer.  He was gloriously happy!

Joy, who can't say the "k" sound, calls Uncle Keven "diditch."

Brian's 5th Birthday Party

Brian's birthday party was at Chuck E Cheese.  For some unfathomable reason, the Chuck E Cheese people thought it was an ok idea to schedule a birthday party the same night as a huge fundraiser for South Fayette School District.  It was a madhouse.  There was a long line when we got there to get in the door and a long line when we left.  However, the kids did have a good time.

Pumpkin Cheese Ball

Trying it out for Paul's party

Park

We are in the midst of 4 parties in 4 days.  We went to the mall Wednesday to buy gifts and then Joy and I went to the new park up by Angelos. Joy had tons of fun chasing after a bug.

Hickory Park Again

My AC in my car is fixed, woo hoo!!!  After picking it up, we stopped at the park in Hickory again.  Paul was so brave, going down the fire pole that even Mommy was scared to go down!

The Only Way to Chop Onions without Crying

Dada's Bathroom

We had a family of rats die underneath our bathroom, and the stench has been horrific.  Thus, we have been bathing in the upstairs bathroom. 

Javon's 4th Birthday Party

The kids had tons of fun at Javon's birthday party.  Shawn and I couldn't believe that we had lived so close to this place all these years and never knew it was here!  (Red Carpet Mini Golf)