Snow!

 The kids were so excited when just tiny little flakes were falling so when the snow actually started to accumulate, they were even more excited.  This is the first time Tatum has really played in the snow that she can remember so she was grinning from ear to ear and loving it until her hands started to hurt.  Ty did a great job shoveling the driveway for his daddy and he said it was hard work shoveling snow.  I felt bad because I picked Ty up early from preschool because the roads were bad and I my conferences ended up getting cancelled but after we came in from playing in the snow, he had a 102 temperature and he was begging me to take a nap.  I felt bad.  What makes day even better is that Pat had an early release day but conferences were cancelled so he was able to come home from work at noon and we were able to enjoy the afternoon together!  Anyways, love the snow but just don't like driving in it!

Happy 4th Birthday Ty!

 I can't believe that it has been 4 years since we brought this little guy into the world.  Time does fly! We celebrated Ty's birthday with a Spiderman theme, no surprise there!  I had every intention to make an amazingly detailed cake but being pregnant I was a little tired so I asked Ty if I could just make a cake with a web on it and then put a big Spiderman candle on it and he said yes and he told me that my cake was awesome!  I am glad it doesn't take much to please him!  We celebrated with three sets of grandparents, The Johnstons, my sister's family, and Lianna and Xavier.  The kids were great and Ty got a lot of "cool" toys.  Everything to him is "cool" these days so he loved all of this presents! 

Happy Halloween

We started our Halloween celebration with down-town trick or treating with our good friends the Johnstons and the Sleepers.  Then we trick or treated at each of the grandparents on Halloween then did a few houses in our neighborhood.  Then our kids handed out candy to what they called "the customers" that came to our house.  They really enjoyed handing out the candy to the other kids!

pumpkin patch field trip

 A couple of weeks ago, Ty's preschool went on a field trip to the pumpkin patch.  I was able to bring Tatum and they both had a blast.  The kids, went on a hay ride, picked a pumpkin, fed chickens, pet a bunny, blew bubbles, followed the yellow brick road, and listened to a story about pumpkins.  It was such a nice day and I am so glad that I was able to go!

a few pics

A busy Fall

Yes, again I am apologizing for no pictures or very few updates.  Between teaching, coaching, parenting, "wifing" I have not been blogging or taking any pictures of the kids.  We are going to pumpkin patch with Ty's preschool this week, so I will definitely have some pictures soon.  If anyone that still reads this blog and wants to know how things are going, here is a little update:

A little kid update:
Ty is doing great at preschool.  He has had pulled a few yellow cards but for the most part he loves preschool and does a great job at listening and following directions.  He has been wonderful at home (at least most of the time!)  He still spends most of the time at home in a superhero costume and really thinks that he can save people. 

Tatum is Tatum, a very happy little girl!  She loves her dance class and wants to go everyday, she loves everything pink, and loves to repeat questions over and over and over again!  For example, what are you doing mommy? What are you doing mommy?  What are you doing mommy?  You get the picture!  She sleeps with so many things in her crib, I don't know how she can sleep.  Yes, she is still in her crib and we are not in a hurry to get her a big girl bed after being in a hotel with her this summer!

Hubby update:  Pat is wonderful!  With me coaching every night, he does a great job with the kids, keeping the house clean and doing everything around the house.  When I get home at night, the only thing I want to do is sleep! 

Coaching update:  My team is undefeated so far.  We have a big game against Burlington on Tuesday.  They are ranked 1st in the state, so it will be a good volleyball match.  I already have "nervous" tummy. 

Teaching update:  Oh my goodness, teaching kindergarten is exhausting!

That's it for now!