Autumn with the Eaton's

Come enjoy a walk through the last few weeks with us!

Finally walking!!

Lindsay had been trying to stand by herself (not just using furniture) for a while before she finally took off (end of September)!

Yeah for Lindsay!

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Pretzels and Marshmallows

Don't be deceived - it's not just bed head you're seeing but...

Marshmallow hair!!

No more marshmallows as a snack without me close by!

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Train Museum

The kids enjoyed riding the train and seeing all the different kinds of trains. It was a plus that they got to walk around in their costumes and get candy.

Everyone getting blown away by the big snow blower.

The train ride is more fun with cookies to eat!

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Grandma and Grandpa's House!

Since we've been in Colorado we haven't taken many Fall pictures since there's really not a whole lot of leaves where we're at BUT...there's always grandma and grandpa's house!

Thanks for providing the leaves and the Fall fun!

It took Lindsay a little bit before she wanted to play in the leaves. Once she started though, she didn't want to stop!

Spooktacular Obstacle Course that Grandpa built.

Evan was especially determined to beat his best time!

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Let it snow!

Okay so maybe don't let it snow any more, but at least it melted fast AND we got to enjoy a little quality time together building a snowman!

Two of a kind!

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Carving Pumpkins at Julie's

Evan didn't like getting the "goo" out of the pumpkin (may have even shed a tear or two) but he managed carving it all right!

Looking good Austin!

The final products!

Tyler, Austin, Evan, Jaylen, Lindsay, and Trevor

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Halloween 2009

We had a fun day of carving pumpkins and then off to trick-or-treating! We were so glad that grandma and grandpa could come out and share the fun!!

Big Muscles Batman!

(You'll need them to haul your loot)

To infinity and beyond!

(You're a cutie Austin)

Pretty as a...flower!

(I'm sure next year it will be a princess)

Evan is still a little pink in the face from hiking around the neighborhood. But it was worth it!

Enough treats to last all year!!

Flowers and Lucky Charms

I woke up this morning to a wonderful surprise...my husband had given me flowers (my favorite - tulips). I was on cloud nine after reading his sweet note, especially after being tempted with the snooze button this morning. I was glad to have woken up!

Evan said that we should do something nice for dad since he did something nice for me and as we were both sitting there in silence thinking of something we could do, he says "well...he DOES eat a lot!" Good thinking Evan. We'll have to cook him something special today. If only I was a good cook...

No more than a minute later as I was pouring Evan's cereal, he exclaimed that he had gotten a horseshoe in his bowl (yes...it IS Lucky Charms and there's probably 20 horseshoes). He said so cheerfully that NOW he would have the power of speed today! I'm so glad that he can find joy in the little things. Then he said, "Look mom...a clover too! Now, I'm lucky!"

I was overwhelmed with happiness! I truly am the luckiest person in the whole world! I have such a wonderful family!

Since I was in such bright spirits I entered Lindsay's room with my camera so I could capture her bedhead (one of my favorite things about kids) and as I was snapping pictures, I failed to notice that Lindsay didn't have her diaper on. It was the first time in quite a while where I had let the kids go to bed without a bath and Lindsay was put to bed without her jammies on (it was a long, tiring day yesterday - hence the flowers). I still hadn't noticed until several minutes later when I patted her bum and realized there was nothing there. It truly was an easy mistake...she has so much junk in the trunk that she's just as rotund without a diaper on! After looking back at the pictures I took, I realized that I had captured her peeing...without even knowing (look closely and you can see).

Even after having to strip down her bed to wash it...I'm still in a good mood this morning! Hope you all have a GREAT day too!

From the luckiest person in the world and all of her wonderful charms (I'm refering to my family)!

Uh oh...Austin just ran up to me and said he went pee on the floor in the basement. He's been potty trained for too long to be doing that....then Lindsay turned off the computer right as I finished my post (luckily it had saved most of what I had done). It may be a long day...but at least I'm in good spirits! Hi Ho Hi Ho...it's off to work I go!

Little Late

Okay. . . so every year on my children's birthdays I take them to get their pictures taken. Austin's birthday was June 1st and Lindsay's was July 23rd. These pictures were taken yesterday. I may be a little late but at least I got them done!

Enjoy!

Caution...this could happen:

Okay...so the odds of this happening to your child is probably slim to none but...it happened to mine and I was seriously scared!

Evan went in for his 5 year shots (before kindergarten) and about 24 hours after his shots this is what we saw. The first day it was just a little goose egg bump and then it was the HULK!

This is 2 days after his shots.

Can you tell which arm is bigger? This picture was 3 days after his shots.

Needless to say, it was just a local reaction to the shot. Never happened before...better not ever happen again.

First Day of Kindergarten!

He wanted to wear his Lego Star Wars shirt that his Aunt Julie gave him.

See how he's a head taller than everyone else? I guess I'm glad he's taller rather than shorter!

7 Year Anniversary!

We've been married for 7 years and it seems like so much has happened (probably the fact that we have 3 kids - that seems to change everything). I couldn't imagine being without you! We were meant for each other. We get each other...and I'm so happy to have found you!

For our anniversary we went golfing and then out to eat. Nathan took me to a Par 3 course so it wouldn't be too hard my first time. I actually enjoyed myself...even though a few times my balls were WAY out there. I'm happy to say the last two holes I made it on the green (110 and 120 yard drives). I was so close to actually getting par (only 1 over). Maybe next time...yes, there will be a next time.

We were trying to get a picture with the flag in it...you see that tiny speck waaay back there?

Farewell

Okay, so I know there is still a little of summer left but we seem to be finally slowing down. A lot of our activities that kept us busy have ended so I thought I would do a Farewell post to the summer days of 2009!

Farewell to staying up late and seeing monster trucks.

Thanks to the Adams County Fair...and my husband, the kids got to see a Monster Truck Show. Next year we hope to see the Demolition Derby. They absolutely loved it! The next day they went to Kids Day at the Fair but we didn't get any pictures of that.

We knew it would be loud but Nathan forgot the ear plugs in the car.

The boys telling me ALL about the show. They were using their cars to SHOW me what happened as well (I stayed home with Lindsay).

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Farewell to my old entertainment area.

(It won't be missed)

Before any work was done. Well...we moved the old tv armoire.

During...

After!

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Every Wednesday we went to the movie theatre for "Summer Movie Fun." It was a nice way to stay cool during the summer heat.

Farewell to kids movies and popcorn.

The boys waiting for the show to start.

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Farewell to summer softball games!

Nathan on his way to the last softball game of the season.

The cheerleading squad. Go boys, go!

Nathan walking out of the dugout after his last game. They won - notice the smile.

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Evan's T-Ball coach had an end of the season Bar-b-que.

Farewell to summer T-Ball practices and T-Ball games.

Evan and his first trophy!

(Sorry the picture is a little fuzzy - my camera was not working)

Team Picture! It was fun for Evan to be a part of a team sport!