NC snow day #2

It is snowing again here in NC. Very unusual for this early, but we may actually get more snow on Saturday as well.



Unfortunately, it is not the nice, fluffy snow you can play in. It is the wet, rainy kind. The kids were not very happy that they could not play in it.
So this is what they did instead. Snuggled together to watch a movie!

Disney on ice-Toy story 3

On Wednesday night, we went to see Disney on ice-Toy story 3. The kids enjoyed the show, but by the end they were ready to go. Peyton danced a lot, and her favorite part were the barbies.
Aidan's favorite part were the toy soldiers.


Everybody waiting for the show to start.





After we found our seats we decided to go get some snacks. Aidan is being a nice big brother by helping Peyton down the stairs.

The kids each decided on ice cream dipping dots.
Peyton enjoying chocolate,
while Aidan is enjoying rainbow ice.
YUM!
We were in the first row of the second level, which was great because the kids could stand up to see without bothering anyone.
Alien claw game part.
Woody and Jesse.





It was hard to get pictures because it was so dark, but the videos turned out pretty good, so here is one of everyone.

Riding in wagons with friends and planting flowers

Just a few fun things we have been up to lately.


Riding in the wagon with friends!
Going to IHOP for the free scary face pancake on Halloween weekend!
Building huge block towers!

Planting and watering new flowers and seeds!

Smores

A couple of weeks ago, since the nights started getting cooler, we decided to break out the fire pit. Of course when there is a fire, you have to roast marshmallows. And when there is marshmallows, there must be smores. So that is exactly what we did.


The kids with the neighbors waiting for the fire to settle a little, so they can get started roasting.


The kids had a great time roasting the marshmallows, but didn't like eating them. I know, crazy! The adults took care of the eating part,no problem! The kids did decide it was a good idea to steel all of the chocolate and eat it.







So we were left with only marshmallows, which was not problem, as you can see!

Halloween 2010

We had a great Halloween! We started out with a chili and beer bread dinner. We met up with neighbors and friends outside for a little playtime before heading out.

Peyton the kitty cat all dressed and ready to go.

Aidan met up with some friends, Simon the storm trooper, and Blake as wolverine. Aidan was spider-man of course!
August the chicken also made an appearance.
Peyton with her friend Jack the panda.
Nicholas dressed as a scary skeleton.
Elliot, the cutest pirate that you ever did see!
An attempt to get a picture of all the kids.
Emily as an awesome witch.
After all the playing and the pictures, it was time to actually go trick or treating.
Peyton had a great time and was not scared or shy at all. She heard the word candy and was all in!
It was hard work though so Jack and Peyton decided to rest when we got back.
Just a funny note: As we got farther down the street Peyton was concerned that she could not see our house. She kept saying " we're getting to far! I can't see my house,mommy!"

Also Jon and I had ti split up. He went with Aidan and the big kids, and went with Peyton the Jack, the little ones. Aidan made it around the whole block, while Peyton and I only made it up the street and back. Needless to say Aidan had a lot more candy.

We played a little more with friends and called it a night. Peyton is still wearing her costume, she loved it so much!

NC State game

At the last minute, Jon's boss dropped a pair of clubhouse tickets to the State game last night, right in his lap. For some strange reason, Aidan ended up taking a nap yesterday, so he ended up enjoying the game with Jon. They were in the clubhouse, so there was food,and drinks, and desserts, and air conditioning, and soft leather chairs. If you so desired, you were also able to watch the game in an outside seat. Aidan had a great time. So much so that he was up until midnight telling me about it. According to him, there was not only football to watch, but other things as well. Like marching bands, and huge flags on the field, and sparkling parachute men.


It happened to be "honor the troops" night, so the whole side of the stadium held up letters that said "NC State" on one side, and " Thank You Troops" on the other. There was also a huge flag that people held up to cover most of the field. Aidan thought that was pretty cool.

Looking happy to be at the game.
His new face every time we try to take a picture.
Aidan and Daddy looking happy.
Aidan was very excited about the parachute guys. They took a while to come down, so he spent a while excitedly looking for them. He told me they had sparklers on their feet, which he loved. All in all, he had a great time, and I'm sure that spending time with Daddy just made his night!

Playing in the rain

A couple of weeks ago, there was an afternoon shower. The kids decided it would be a good idea to go out and play in the rain. There was no lightning or thunder, so I agreed. They had a blast! We ended up being out there for at least an hour.


They weren't too sure at first. They said it was cold, but they took the plunge anyway.
They promptly ran back up the steps because the rain was cold,
but found a way to warm up, and then go back to playing in the rain.
For a good while all they did was run around my car and the front yard. Then they found the sidewalk chalk and drew for a while.

Our Neighbor Jack joined in the fun as well.
Eventually they made their way to the backyard and found a huge puddle.
They danced and splashed, and splashed and danced for a long, long time!
Until they were all soaked and
danced and splashed out.
The End!