Pre-Halloween 2010

Today was a FULL day of Halloween festivities.  First, our Preschool Halloween Bash and then this evening we had another Halloween Party/Carnival (no wonder the kids don't realize Halloween is only 1 day!)  At this rate, I think the kids will be more fond of Halloween than they are of Christmas.  Jeff and I were counting and by the time Halloween comes on Sunday, we'll have gone to six (6!) parties already!

So here are a couple of pictures to share of the cuties...

While this photo looks odd...it is a classic signature Lucas pose.  Showing off his Bob the Builder "muscles"!  And as a funny side note...all night long people would say to him "oh, you're Bob the Builder" and he would respond "no, it's just my costume".  Seriously, this exact exchange occurred at least 10 times tonight.  It was hilarious.  He was so serious and the people interacting with him were a little dumbfounded--not quite sure how to respond to that.

Next we have "Sleeping Cutie"...

No matter how many times people would say "oh, you're Sleeping Beauty" she'd always respond "yes, I'm Sleeping Cutie."  She's definitely right...she is a cutie! :)

Happy Halloween!

Sadness

So as shocking as it is, Lucas and Addison just recently realized that Holly is no longer in the house.  We had a whole lead up to the fact that when Santa came on Christmas Eve he would be taking her back to the North Pole with him.  I guess it didn't sink in.

Addison: "I'm sad she's not here anymore.  I didn't say bye."

Lucas: "I did say bye to her mom."

No More Tears!

So it finally came to it...we had to get Addy's hair cut.  Each and every morning it was always the same scenario--tears, tears and more tears.  I'd say, "it's time to fix your hair, Addy." And then she'd always reply, "with a comb?" (with great anguish).  Even though I knew what was in store, all I could do was laugh when she'd ask if we had to actually comb it out.  She'd rather we just put it in a headband or ponytail (without combing) and call it a day.

After a few weeks of preparing her for the fact that we were going to cut it, we finally did it.  I was worried how she'd react.  But she seems to really like it.  And we've gotten plenty of compliments on it too!

Not really the best picture to capture what it looks like (will have to get another picture to post soon).  It's a wedge cut.  So it's longer in the front.  About chin length.  And then short in the back.  Soooooo much easier to get her to comb her hair in the morning.  Aaahhhh, one thing that's easy. ;)

And then Lucas' cut.  Wasn't terribly pleased with it.  I even had to ask her to go back and cut stray hairs that were poking out in the back and front sides.  And still there are flaws.  Ah, well.

Afterwards, we met up with our friend Madeline for some yummy Kara's cupcakes. 

Addy's cupcake.

Lucas' cupcake.

Gotta love the patience and restraint.  True signs that they have come to terms with their scrappy mom! ;)

Then a little playtime with the bike racks.  What's interesting is that around this time last year when we went, Addy could walk right under them without ducking.  Now check her out!

And proof (or shall we say future blackmail??) that Addy can hold her own...