Helpers!!

Reading together

Pumpkin patch field trip

I found these on my phone from October.  Just wanted to make sure I have them on here!  Hazel and I joined Gracin on his field trip to the pumpkin patch.  WE had lots of fun with our friends the Sizemores and picking out pumpkins and the hay ride.

Pumpkin patch

(from October) I took the kids to the pumpkin patch too! 

Halloween decor

I decorated my house for Halloween with contact paper.  We had a great time decorating our home...

and our children:)

Natural history museum Day 1

For fall break we planned a trip so San Diego!! We had as much fun as we cold in 3 days.  The weather was nice and cool and most things in San Diego were free for kids, it was an awesome time to go.  The first day we spent some time at Natural History Museum in Balboa Park.

Giant sloth skeleton like Sid on Ice Age! It was huge I didn't know those were real.

Gracin and the Mastodon

Building

Hazel's new favorite toy.  She sits and plays with these blocks for long periods of time. 

Gracin is changing, slowly

Gracin has times when it feels like the "terrible twos" are still here... he's 4 years old now.  He is very good at pulling my last nerve.  I find myself getting so frustrated with him easily.  Right now he is my hard one!!  Like at dinner time!! Or clean up time.  He hates chores, healthy food, rules, primary, and not being able to climb on furniture when every he likes.

And then there are days where he is great!!! I love seeing him grow and learn.  He is usually a happy easy going kid.  He just loves life and loves to just be.  He likes to cook, help, play and explore. He now gets dressed before he even leaves his room in the morning.  He is an amazing big brother to Hazel and is so sweet to her.  I hope each day gets better and we all learn how to be a little more happy than we were the day before