Something Seems Fishy

Mealtime with two-year olds can get very interesting. I had to leave the table for a few minutes to get Ben down for a nap. When I came back downstairs this is what I found. Keep in mind, my children usually snack throughout the day and eat like little birds at mealtime. For a brief moment, I was flattered and thought wow, she really liked my pork tenderloin. I don't know about you, but I'm pretty sure Magnum had a full tummy after supper! The "cleaned" plate was Kate's. I asked, "Kate, did you eat it all?" She was at least honest in her reply..."No, Magnum".

The Florence Pecan Festival

This weekend we went to the Pecan Festival with Nanny. They had a good time playing games, people watching, and they really enjoyed their first funnel cake. I must say I did too. Ben didn't make a peep the entire time. Emma was a little under the weather from Halloween night, but had a great time. They loved their American flags until we lost one and fought over the other one for the next several hours...what patriotism!

Happy Halloween!

My sweet little fairies loved trick or treating, but it was really cold and we paid for it this week. First Emma awoke with a cold the next morning. By Monday Will was literally the last man standing. Maybe he'll escape the dreaded cold (for Mommy's sake).

Ben was Casper the ghost, but he wouldn't wear his hat for the photo.

New Sleeping Arrangements?

Today, Emma was my only child in the right bed at naptime.

Ben was in Mommy and Daddy's bed. I couldn't seem to lay him down without a fuss in his crib.

I caught a glimpse of Ben "playing with the angels" aka smiling in this one!


Kate decided she'd regress to infant days...she's done this a few times lately. Maybe it makes her feel like the baby again. I guess she doesn't know she always will be in our eyes.

No Shoes, No Socks, No Problems!

Kate and Emma love the outdoors, especially their sandbox!

Check out this closeup. It may have been 45 degrees outside. I dress them with a heavy coat and they go outside and immediately take off their shoes. It's Kate in this picture, but usually they both have a need to feel the ground beneath their feet.

Doctors and Dentists

Today was a big day...Ben had a follow-up with his cardiologist for an arrhythmia that was discovered during my last week of pregnancy and was still present at birth. He seems to be doing great to us and is already over 11 pounds. He can hardly wear any of his newborn clothes. Anyway, he did great...Dr. Trant said things are sounding much better and sent us home with a Holter monitor for 24 hours. He doesn't seem to mind it at all, but I think Kate and Emma see it as some special toy they aren't allowed to play with (but really, really want to!) They had some excitement of their own today...their first trip to the dentist...Dr. Oliver! After fussing a little when Dr. Oliver "counted their teeth," they got a goody bag and Kate actually wanted to do it again. They had a lot of fun in the office as you can see and the staff was wonderful to them! No cavities and four teeth to go for Emma...way to brush girls!

Our Little Pumpkins

We left Ben at home and made our annual trip to the Fall Festival at the Farmer's Market. They were so excited about picking out their pumpkins!

Kate and Emma LOVE to play with their Daddy and are quick to call for him when they are in trouble. Lately, that has been all too often!

All three dressed in their camo. Daddy was so proud!

This weekend we enjoyed a visit from Aunt Betsy, Uncle Carter (aka Daddy Preston), and Baby Preston. I think Ben and Preston are going to be forever known as Baby Ben and Baby Preston. Emma, in particular seemed very concerned with Preston's arrival. I think she thought he may be staying; however, they had loads of fun and she was actually disappointed with his departure!