Murphy Maize Days

What an unexpected fun wknd event! My friend, Laura, told me about this little fall festival down the street from her-- what a great time we had. All 3 big kids got to bounce in those rubberband like harness things. They also played hamster and went up and down the track in a giant (hot) atom. Ash and Ave both got tattoos while C opted for the face paint. Even Baby J joined the fun and rode a pony with big sis. Scott and I enjoyed fried pickles and rooster balls. Yes, that's right. Rooster balls. 

The Boys

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Asher received this terrific hat from Uncle Casey. He loves it so much he even sleeps in it. 

Here is another reason we got a new picnic table for outside. Carly has easier access to Jude's high chair. NOT!!!

Our beloved bubble blowers have turned into weed whackers. Ask Avery how many times he got dirt in his eye. 

Cooler temps = trips to the park!

6th birthday experience-- ear piercing!!!

For quite some time, Claire has wanted to get her ears pierced. In lieu of a 6th birthday party, she had a 6th birthday expereince! We scheduled an appt at "La Lobe" where they freeze the ear lobes and then hand pierce them. Claire was a rock star-- didn't even flinch.

Of course, as my life goes, there was a random, crazy lady who entered the shop and demanded to know if piercing a little infant's ears was legal "because this is horrific" blah blah blah. (There was a 1 month old having her ears done right before Claire.) 

We were not deterred, and Claire now has 2 beautiful gold heart earrings.

My American Girl

Just some funny shots of Claire and Clairinda...

Like I need another project...

I did finish this puppy and moved it into the playroom. Claire is currently sharing it with me. 

Twins first day of ELC

Tooth Fairy is going broke...