"Reading" to Isaac

The other day I discovered the kids each "reading" a book to Issac. Owen was reading him his new favorite, "The Polar Express". He still loves anything to do with trains.

YIKES! Was our family room really that messy?? OK, I admit it...that's usually how it looks most days :-).

Our boys

I haven't quite gotten used to saying "the boys", but every time I do it brings a smile to my face. Here are a few pics I snapped of Owen and Isaac a couple mornings ago.

Isaac's Baptism

Isaac was baptized this morning at St. Mary's Catholic Church. What a special, awesome day! I've loved this day for each of our kids, and Isaac of course was no exception. Isaac did great through the ceremony and even flashed Father Guzman a big smile right after he baptized him.

Our family with Father Guzman and Auntie Ray-Ray and Uncle Justin, Isaac's Godparents

The whole gang

Happy Halloween!

Owen decided he didn't want to be a pirate after all. Instead he wanted to be a kitty and fortunately was able to borrow Tatum's costume from last year. Both kids were very into trick-or-treating this year. Owen kept asking, "Just one more house?" over and over again. After about 20 minutes we called it quits, but apparently that was plenty of time to almost fill their treat bags. Where we went trick-or-treating, the 1 piece of candy per child rule clearly did not apply.

Pumpkin Party

On Saturday we went to Grandma Cheryl and Papa Clint's annual pumpkin carving party. The weather for the fourth straight year in a row was absolutely lovely! I must say, pretty fortunate for mid-October in Western Washington. The kids had a great time playing with each other, painting pumpkins and decorating festive cookies. Here are some pics from our day.

Owen, trying his hardest to keep the paint on the pumpkin

Grandma Cheryl holding our baby pirate...I hadn't planned on dressing-up Isaac this year, but when I found this pirate costume at 40% off, I couldn't resist.

He found his thumb

All three of the kids have been pacifier/thumb suckers. They all love(d) the paci...I'm embarrassed to admit that Owen still LOVES his. Owen loves the paci so much that he was walking around with two in his mouth this morning....he's addicted! This is a habit I've got to break sooner rather than later! Tatum is our little thumb-sucker and as you can see from the photo, Isaac has just discovered his thumb as well.

He's Growing Before My Eyes!

Compare this bath picture with the one on my August 28th post (less than 2 months ago) and I think you'll agree...Isaac is growing like a weed! I know this is a good thing and that Isaac is supposed to get bigger, but I wish he'd stay itty-bitty...just for a little while longer!

Biringer Farm Field Trip

On Wednesday, Isaac and I accompanied Tatum and her preschool class on a field trip to the pumpkin farm. Here are a few pics from our fun morning.

Tatum and Kayleigh showing off their pumpkins

Listening to the farm rules

Sweet Baby Smiles

Look at how big our newborn has gotten!! I swear Isaac has almost doubled in size and he's only 7 weeks old. I've already put away his 0-3 month clothes...boo hoo! Anyway, I was finally able to capture his adorable smile on camera a couple days ago...I thought I would share with you.

My Babies

Yes, these days are hectic, beyond exhausting, sometimes stressful and very very noisy, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. I am so blessed to be the Mom of 3 wonderful kids. Life is good!