In the Spirit of Thanksgiving

Cheesy Smiles! We love it!

Preston is 10 weeks old tomorrow!!! And he is such a joy in all of our lives. The kids LOVE to take pictures of him. So here are a few pics that the kids took....he's SMILING!!! I am such a sucker for little boy hats!

He's putting on the chunk!

Cheesy!

Smile!

He loves to snuggle.

No, you can't eat that now....

Who knew that a pop tart could double as a coloring book?! Liv is our trouble maker when it comes to coloring on things. This evening she wanted a pop tart, and as soon as I turn my back she gets out a pen and starts coloring....on her pop tart. She was very distraught when I threw it away(after I took a quick pic for posterity) and told her now she couldn't eat it. What a mean mom, I know.

"Twick or Tweet"

Halloween is my least favorite holiday. I'm just not a fan, and never will be. In fact I think my anti- Halloween is rubbing off on my kids (and I feel a little ashamed of this....) We were driving around town looking at decorations and Ella says, "Why does everyone have pumpkins out? Isn't that more of just a fall decoration?" hmmm......Yes I am guilty of NOT carving pumpkins this year. In fact, we didn't even buy pumpkins. oops.
HOWEVER......what I did love about Halloween night, and it just about melted my heart hearing Livi say, "Twick or Tweet" and then be sooo excited that that resulted in a handful of candy into her bucket. That's what I like about Halloween.

Livia was our Packers cheerleader! Go Pack!

I love this face! "Seriously? Seriously? You really put me in this pumpkin suit?" !! hahaha

Ella the witch (I love the tights!) Ashton is Batman, Aaron is Venom (aka Black Spiderman) Preston the pumpkin and Liv the Cheerleader!

ooohhhh....One scary bunch!

Family of 7!

It was such a beautiful fall day on Friday, that I couldn't resist taking some outdoor pictures of our family of 7!!

So sweet...

This is how we feel most days....... But he is so sweet! (And look at those cheeks!) He's putting on some chunk! And balding on top. hahaha

Livia brought a bunch of books to read to Preston and parked herself next to him in his car seat. I thought it was pretty much the cutest thing ever. So sweet.

Awake! And ready for church. He looked so big in his sweater and khakis! So sweet.... :)

Whose good lookin' kids are those?!?!

It was time for our annual photo shoot....this time with 5 kids! It was definitely a challenge, but I think we managed to get a few good ones!
Preston got his photo shoot laying down, and in his bed. Lucky boy!

Livia gave us the cutest smiles when Adam was teasing her behind me. Good work hun!

Here's her serious look....... :)

And Ashton....looking mischievous as always....hahaha

My favorite....love those eyes!

And Aaron......was cold (literally).......he gave me a few grins early on.....

And then gave up...

Miss Ella was just looking so grown up! But I love her care-free look and smile.

I am so blessed to have this beautiful bunch ALL call me mom! (well, technically Preston can't talk yet, but I know he's thinking it!) I love these guys so much.