Five.

Today is the last day Maddy will be five. In the blink of an eye... she will be turning six.

Twas the Night Before

Twas the night before Halloween, when all through Lucille

Not a creature was stirring, not even Reed's car wheel;

the candy was waiting beside the front door,

In hopes the neighborhood children would take it before we had more;

Maddy and Reed were nestled all snuggled in their beds;

while visions of the Switch Witch danced in their heads;

and mama asleep too, and their dad snoring away;

we all settled in for a special birthday,

Pumpkins with Papa

Mornings at Our House

Wake up!!

Each day I am more amazed by Maddy's speech and use of language. She has come such a long way. I have always known she was funny, but with her ever-expanding vocabulary I have learned she is a riot.

Yesterday morning:

Maddy, wake up for school!
Oh Maddy, time to get up!

Maddy: "Mom, mom... I have a little game for you... Here look... Rub my back, and I will sleep."

He is 10 Months... Tomorrow!

Ray and I sat for a while on this one. We had a tough time coming up with Reeds dislikes. He is such a happy boy, we had to really think. But he DEFINITELY does not like it when his sister is eating without him.

Happy 10 Months my sweet, surprise baby. I can't imagine not having you as our beautiful addition. You bring smiles, laughter, and lots of spit up. I couldn't imagine it any other way.

What happens when Maddy eats things that just don't make her feel good?

My sweet, happy girl becomes...

She gets fussy, impatient, and just not like herself. Although she does still stay adorable, especially in her new Harley attire from Papa and Nana.

Mashed Potatoes Conquered

Canobie Lake 2014

This year Maddy had a decision... Birthday party or Canobie Lake with friends? 

Fall Friends

What happens when a 5 year old takes her "phone" to school?

Well she takes selfies with her friends of course! 

Reed and I enjoyed a nice Fall Friday today while Maddy was busy with her big sister Kindergarten duties. Reed saw these leaves from the kitchen window, and I swear told me ....with his eyes... I must play in those. Now.

And wouldn't even let me put pants on him first.

We then got busy making birthday cupcakes for Maddy's Canobie Lake birthday gathering.

Followed by a 9-month checkup for Reed. He is 22lbs, very tall and very smart. Right on track! This is the best picture I got of him. He would not stop moving!

Then we had to make a pit stop at my doctor. Yuck. Antiobitic induced Tendonitis is painful! And irritating.

Finally, Julia and Emma came over for a sleepover!

Time for Favorites

Maddy LOVES:
Cantaloupe (probably Grandma Bridge's especially)
Music (especially... to Ray's dismay... Pop Hits)
Sandals
Frozen (who doesn't?)

Reed LOVES:
Hugs
His sister (I have never seen him not smile when she enters the room.)
Music (Pop Hits, Country... whatever)
Eggs

And it Begins...

Reed is a crawler. And not just a standard let me look around and gently move my way over there type. Nope. He is a move out of my way, let me open up all the cabinets type. This should be fun!

Things I Find On Maddy's Phone