First of all, we had a big morning. Leo got his haircut and I took the kids to get their pictures taken at Wal-Mart. I took a picture of the picture that we are having made with my cell phone so I can post it. But you will have to wait until the end of the post to see it!!
I stole Carolynn's idea of a leaf wreath and Alaina, Leo, and I collected leaves for Alaina to make a wreath for our door. She picked out all of the leaves and glued them together. I didn't realize how much I missed the leaves changing color while I was in Texas!
Here is a picture of Leo (eating a french fry last night....long story, I'll explain later...) before his big haircut at the barber shop today. His only other haircut was from me, so this time we took him to the big boy barber shop (that only cuts men and boy's hair!!).
Here is Leo this morning after his haircut. I can't believe how old he looks!
Ok, so the story behind the french fry....Last night I had ribs ready for Dave to grill when he got home from work. I had parboiled them and had cornbread muffins ready for the oven. He went out to start the grill and realized he didn't have enough charcoal. So, I went to the gas station to pick some up. As he was bringing the food out to grill we realized we didn't have enough BBQ sauce to make them. We then went to Wendy's. We went to the store later last night to pick up BBQ so we can have it tonight or tomorrow for lunch. BBQ-ing last night just wasn't meant to be...
They say never to underestimate your kids. Well, I learned yesterday never to overestimate your kids. Alaina got a package of markers for the first time and did awesome coloring with them. She was doing so well, that I left her for 2 minutes to go put clothes in the washing machine. Big mistake!! This is how I found her. She gave herself a mustache.
And finally, here is the picture that I took of the computer screen at Wal-Mart of the picture we are having printed. I am taking them in tomorrow to get Packers pictures taken.
Obviously, the resolution will be much better when it is printed. I will try to get a picture of the Packers picture tomorrow to post. Hope you all have a great weekend!
Alaina trying to get on the bike.
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And one last random picture of Leo watching Alaina ride her bike. 
After dinner we went outside to play. It was cold enough for hats. Neither kid minded the cold. Hopefully we will all survive the winter after being spoiled in Texas for the last 2 years. 
Alaina hasn't learned how to push her bike when she rides into the grass and can't get it out. I have tried to teach her, but she insists on dragging the bike.
She gave her doll a ride last night in the basket. 
"Mom, I didn't get into the M&M's! I promise!"
"Mom, I didn't give Leo M&M's!"
"OK, we ate M&M's together and they were good!"
It's almost the weekend!
He now refuses to eat anything that even kind of resembles baby food. He won't eat it unless everyone else is.
Last night Dave hooked up the VCR. Today we put in a VHS from when I was a kid. It's called Kidsongs. They loved it. The kids were basically in a trance watching these kids sing. It was awesome. I rewound it (Which confirmed my love for DVD and a menu button...) and they watched it again. Same undivided attention. Even Leo messing with them got no response. We are asking for the Kidsongs DVDs for Christmas.
Look at these faces!!
By the way, that is Zach, our neighbor who Alaina loves playing with!
Time for bed. It is 10:05 and I'm still playing on the computer. This photo editing is addicting!
Here is Leo this morning after his haircut. I can't believe how old he looks!
Ok, so the story behind the french fry....Last night I had ribs ready for Dave to grill when he got home from work. I had parboiled them and had cornbread muffins ready for the oven. He went out to start the grill and realized he didn't have enough charcoal. So, I went to the gas station to pick some up. As he was bringing the food out to grill we realized we didn't have enough BBQ sauce to make them. We then went to Wendy's. We went to the store later last night to pick up BBQ so we can have it tonight or tomorrow for lunch. BBQ-ing last night just wasn't meant to be...
And finally, here is the picture that I took of the computer screen at Wal-Mart of the picture we are having printed. I am taking them in tomorrow to get Packers pictures taken.
Obviously, the resolution will be much better when it is printed. I will try to get a picture of the Packers picture tomorrow to post. Hope you all have a great weekend!
He is such a good Daddy!
Then Leo came up to me covered in crayon. Good thing Crayola is non-toxic....
Then they took out every peice of tupperwear I own and spread it throughout the downstairs.
This morning we got the first frost of the year. It seems like late fall is coming early this year. It is pretty chilly outside. Our high is around 55 or 60 for the next 10 days. 
Alaina found a lady bug while looking at the frost. 
We eventually poked holes in the lid of a baby food container and put the lady bug and some grass in it. She carried around that lady bug all morning. She named her Two. 
She is asleep on the couch right now. We tried to wake her up and her favorite movie is playing, but she is still asleep. As soon as I'm done posting, I'll put her in PJ's and bring her up to bed. I'm guessing she just needs the extra sleep right now.
On Sunday Alaina went and got a football and asked the neighbor boy to play football with her. They threw the ball back and forth.
And chased eachother.
Fell down.
And started all over again.
They had so much fun!
Leo tried to ride on Alaina's four-wheeler.
On Monday night it was pretty cool. Bandit went outside, got cold, and ran inside to bury his way under the pile of blankets on the couch.
This morning Alaina shared her water with Leo. She is so helpful!
So, these are the pictures from this last week. Over the next few weeks, the posts will probably be few and far between. On Monday afternoon I got sick and went to the doctor. Unfortunately, he told me I have Mono. I have been ridiculously tired and have very little motivation to take pictures, much less post them. I'll still try to post a few times, but we'll see.
