Monkey See, Monkey Do

The other day as the girls were having some trouble sharing, which is such a rarity (insert sarcastic font here) Connor pipes up, "Oh no! That is called Mine-itis, and BOTH of my sisters HAVE IT!" Now, I am afraid to report that they have also contracted another dreaded disorder, "Monkey-see, Monkey-do-itis."

This sort of disorder comes in the most dreaded version: 1 year old twins. Obviously trying anything that might be curious, slightly dangerous, and definitely mischievous is way WAY more fun with a side-kick. In fact, it even comes in a 4-year old version occasionally. When this occurs, I tell said 4-year old that "he knows better" to which he replies, "Nuh-uh. It's my sisters! They are teaching me bad habits!" (insert sounds of parents slowly going insane). 

Oh well, at least bath time is still happy time:)

Piggy Tails

The Girls have had enough hair for pig-tails or even a single pony-tail for a few weeks now...

The only problem is that they are so obsessed with their hair clips/bands that nothing stays in their hair long enough for anyone to enjoy it. The record is probably about 30 seconds. Then straight from their hair to their mouth. I suspect this type of thing is frowned upon by the safety police. Uh-oh! There goes one piggy hair band as we speak...

Happy Halloween!!

Here's the future Beavers, celebrating Halloween in their normal everyday outfits. Even Coach Riley swung by for a bit, took off his headphones & posed with the gang.

Kaia

Ashlyn

Ashlyn (left) & Kaia (right)

Enjoying some Halloween party mix

As it turns out everyone enjoyed Trick-or-Treating except Ashlyn. Don't know if she got spooked, or if she just really hates getting candy.  I decided to head home early with her in tow. She was much MUCH happier spending Halloween as an only child with her Mama in the comfort of her own home. When the team got back, Connor said, "Mama! You guys missed it! We went to ONE HUNDRED houses!!" (not really, obviously).

Happy Halloween & GO BEAVS!!!

We're Baaaaack!

That's right. After 17 months we finally made it back to the Children's Museum with all the kids. Connor has been looking forward to this trip for...ummm, well I'd estimate 17 months. He couldn't wait to show his sisters all the cool stuff there, and we finally decided they were old enough to enjoy.

And there they go at lightening speed. You can not imagine how hard it is for 2 parents to keep track of 3 kids in a place like this. (Note to self: I will never again judge another parent for using a child leash. It seems quite smart actually. Where do they sell those?)

The water room was closed for renovation...how did we get so lucky?!

Daddy's got him some very serious diggers!

Connor found a super sneaky hiding place.

Loved, loved, LOVED the fish!

Harvest Party

It's time to get into your Halloween costumes & head out to this year's Preschool Harvest Party! Fun games, candy prizes, an abundance of wild kids running around in costumes...what's not to love?

 We had to head home early so this OSU football player could warm up for the big game tonight!

GO BEAVS!!

Remember When: Part 2

Just another summer trip that I neglected to blog about...CAMPING! As always, Connor loved everything about camping this year with the guys. Although I did not go this year (taking the girls camping is another trip that I can easily wait for...) I enjoyed hearing Connor's account of the fishing expedition.

Me: Connor did you catch any fish?
Connor: Yea! Really big ones!! (Holding his arms out as wide as they go.)
Me: Did anyone else catch any?
Connor: Well, just Scott did, but they were teeny tiny ones (holding his fingers about 1 inch apart).
Me: Oh. So, did you guys eat the fish for dinner then? (asking Casey)
Casey: Well, no. All we caught were tiny minnows. Even Connor. We had to throw them back. He's a true fisherman, I guess!

Connor's most favorite role in life: Leader of the Pack

Remember When: Part 1

Connor often asks me, "Do you remember when we drove to the big city and sleeped in a bed that was not ours?" He is referring to our trip this past summer to Seattle that I apparently never blogged about. Well, since it is one of his favorite past times, I thought I should document it (mostly because this blog has become our family photo album. I mean, seriously. Who has time to organize actual printed up pics these days??). First we started out at the wharf and ate some clam chowder & fed the seagulls. Even Connor shared some of his own french fries!

Next, was Connor's favorite part...the aquarium. He can NOT wait to take his sisters up there to see it (they stayed home with Grandma). However, Casey & I have decided that we can easily wait for that super fun* trip.

Lastly, Connor's first Mariners vs. Dodgers Game. As you can see we were a house divided, but all smiles anyway:)

 *Note the sarcastic font.