New Set of Wheels!

Before Daddy went on his business trip he surprised the kids with new bikes.  They were so excited and it didn't take them long at all to just take off.  Our front porch is just the right size for them to ride down and turn around. I was kind of afraid that someone would actually ride right off of the porch down the steps.....the boys never even came close to that.  But Emma on the other hand, somehow managed to do it not once, but twice!  Poor little thing!  I think it scared me more then it did her....she's quite fearless when it comes to most things.  Needless to say, they love their new set of wheels!

Cupcakes

Grandma gave us a cake mix for Halloween cupcakes and the kids couldn't wait to make and decorate them.  Unfortunately, the day we did the cupcakes Parker was really sick and couldn't participate with us.  So we saved all the stuff for him to decorate his cupcakes when he felt better, which ended up being the next day.  I wasn't able to get pictures of them all together, but at least they all got to have fun making their own cupcakes!

Emma's creations

Tucker's creations

Parker's creations

Soccer Ends

Our last soccer game was bittersweet.  The boys had improved so much since that very first game and they really look forward to each practice and game.  It has become part of our routine and now it is over, which is kind of hard for them to understand.  I'm kind of glad that the end is now here, just because it has started to get pretty cold at the games.  The thing which helped ease the pain of their last game was that they each received a trophy.  They were super excited about that!(and of course have been carrying them around for days)

Dressing Up

Emma

Parker

Tucker

Parker

Emma

Tucker

These 3 kids just LOVE to play dress up!  It doesn't really matter what the theme is, they love to dress up.  Since it is the Halloween season there are all kinds of costumes to be had.  I came across the pirate accessories at the Dollar Store and just couldn't pass them up.  Next I found all the Spiderman outfits at Walmart and thought we might actually use those for Halloween, but then I changed my mind.  (I decided to make their Halloween costumes and you will just have to wait and see those in a later post.)  Needless to say, the kids have had a great time playing with their new costumes.  Never a dull moment in the land of imagination!

Package from Daddy!

Sometimes the next best thing to having Daddy home is having him send you a package!  The kids were really missing their Daddy while he was on his work trip.  So he thought it would be a good idea to send them a little something to let them know he was thinking of them and missing them.  They were so excited to receive the big, brown box they just couldn't open it fast enough!  Emma got a Strawberry Shortcake doll and the boys each got an Iron Man figure.  They loved them all and it did help ease the pain of having Daddy gone...for a little while anyway. =)

Dance Class Cutie

Showing us her dance moves.

Getting ready to leave for dance.

This is it....

Meeting her dance instructor,
Miss Becky.

Emma has only been talking about this day for at least a year now.....going to dance class!  We went and signed her up and bought all of her dance wear.  Every night until the class day arrived Emma slept with her ballet and tap shoes.....yes she did!  Now, that is excitement for you!  She was so happy when class day was upon us....I was pretty excited, too.  When we got to the dance studio I didn't know if she would get nervous and not want to go in, but in true 'Emma style' she waltzed right in like she knew what to do.  It was really cute to see her with all the other little girls.  First she had her ballet class and next it was tap class.  She had a great time in both of them and was definitely not ready to leave when her classes were over.  As we were getting ready to walk out she sat down in the lobby, crossed her arms and gave me a sulky sad face...I asked her what was wrong?  She said she didn't want to leave, she wanted to stay!  Oh Emma, you are so cute.....next week you will get to do it all over again.=)

Practicing new moves with Miss Becky.

Learning the 5 positions of ballet.

Ready for tap class. =)

FINALLY.....

Finally.....Soccer begins!

We signed the boys up for soccer 2 months ago, and believe me that was the longest 2 months of their lives.  They didn't understand why they couldn't just start playing.  With great excitement we went to the store and let the boys pick out their cleats, shin guards and they each got a soccer ball. They were so happy.  Of course, Emma was with us and she didn't complain one bit that she didn't get to buy anything.  I was really proud of her. Although I think that her good attitude is due to the fact that she will be signing up for dance in a few days.  Then it will be her turn to go shopping for all her dance things.  So later that afternoon the boys were off to practice and they both had such a great time.  Their coach did a great job teaching them a few basic things and they picked right up on them.  I think they are going to great little players!

Parker in action!

Tucker in action!

Tucker #2

Parker #3

Emma had fun running around on the grass=)