Early Halloween Pics

I can't believe it's almost Halloween. Candy is starting to roll in and of course I get to do some sampling. We had our ward trunk or treat on Friday with almost 300 other people and here's the best picture I got of all three girls in their costumes before we went. Elizabeth has 2-3 costumes so we'll see which one she actually picks for Halloween.
On Saturday, we headed east on the I-70 to May Farms pumpkin patch. That's about the only thing east of Denver except for tumbleweeds.
We got to go on a hayride and Elizabeth and Rachel went on a barrel ride. The second time around the driver went a little bit too fast I thought on a turn as the girls were in the last barrel and got whipped around pretty good but they had fun. We went through a corn maze and Elizabeth effectively led the way.

And here's the pumpkin we finally decided on. We haven't carved it yet but hopefully we'll get to it tonight or tomorrow.
Elizabeth must have learned this song at preschool because she sings it all the time, it's really cute.

My Mommy Rocks!

Yes, I bought Evelyn a onesie that says "My Mommy Rocks" because I totally do. I never lose my temper or raise my voice at my children, I never lock the girls in their rooms because I can't take their tantrums anymore, and I absolutely never give in to their whines about having treats before dinner just so they'll be quiet! Okay, if you haven't noticed any sarcasm in that statement, you don't know me well but I really do rock.

To give them credit, Elizabeth and Rachel have been really good with the new baby around. I haven't noticed any jealousy and they love to hold Evelyn, play with her, and even feed her a bottle. All this is heavily supervised but they do really well. Evelyn herself has been a really good baby waking up 1-2 times a night and generally going back to sleep right away so I've gotten sleep myself. It's amazing the difference sleep makes as I'm actually enjoying having a newborn, I can't believe she's already 4 weeks old.

Here are some pictures, some taken this week and some today.

This week we did a few fun things. Playgroup Monday, library with Rachel on Wednesday, Aunt Lynne and Aunt Lisa took the two girls out to lunch and the park on Thursday, and we went to the park Friday with Callahan & Cami. I started to get sick Thursday afternoon with a sore throat and fever which really spiked Friday night so that ended my fun for the weekend. Eric took Elizabeth, Rachel, cousin Carissa, and cousin Stewart to the zoo on Saturday while I vegged out with Evelyn at home. It was Colorado free day and the weatherwas nice and warm so it really was a zoo at the zoo. Here are a few of the animals they saw. Elizabeth's favorite was the elephant while Rachel's was the giraffe which she will be for Halloween.

And a note about the girls. Elizabeth is doing well in school which I am glad to see. She is finally friends with "G" (see quote on side bar) and she's reading the Level 1 easy reader books to me. Today she even wrote the whole alphabet out so a big shout out to her teacher Miss Jen! Elizabeth loves to write her name so much that she thought it would be fun to put it all over her leg. I hope this doesn't mean she'll want a tattoo when she's a teenager!

The girls also wanted a turn with the camera so here is what they shot, not too bad actually but I'm not very photogenic when sick.

Well that's all for now!

Look Mom, I did it!

No, this post isn't about Elizabeth impressing me, it's actually me wanting to impress my mom. I'm not too old for that, am I? We started a sewing project while my mom was in town and I actually finished it! I know it's nothing big, but it's something. Actually it's two somethings, matching pajama pants for Eric & me.

As for baby news, Evelyn has been such a good little newborn for me so far. At her 2-week appointment she was up to 6 pounds 14 oz, Rachel's starting weight. I hope I'm not jinxing anything but I've gotten decent sleep and she's pretty calm. I've even survived a week with three kids by myself during the day. It's a little harder getting everyone ready in the morning but manageable. Here are some pictures of the girls, they're about a week old, sorry I haven't done any recent photo shoots.

I have to end this post with a quote that I found from Russell M. Nelson that I absolutely love, especially since I have a newborn.

"No one can cuddle an innocent infant, look into those beautiful eyes, feel the little fingers, and kiss that baby's cheek without a deepening reverence for life and for our Creator."

Visit from Grandma

We've loved having Grandma B here to visit this week. We mostly just chilled but what more can you do with a newborn? I'm glad the weather has been perfect for walks and going to the park. Here are some pictures from our outings.

Here are some pictures of Evelyn at 1 week taken by our friend Kelly. Doesn't she look precious?

Evelyn has continued to be healthy and sleeping pretty well at night waking up two times like clockwork. Eric got sick this week with who knows what--flu, strep, virus--take your pick but he's feeling better now. Luckily, the girls haven't gotten it but Rachel did have a fever yesterday but good old Motrin did the trick. We say goodbye to Grandma tomorrow so hopefully I'll survive the week by myself. No more sleeping in for me :(