Pumpkins!!
We had a blast with X at the pumpkin patch this year...even though he was more mesmerized by the cars whizzing by than by the huge assortment of pumpkins. Note to self: find pumpkin patch out in the boonies next year...with fewer roadside distractions. :)
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| Watching Daddy carve... |
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| You want me to stick my hand in where? Um...nope...not gonna happen. |
Halloween 2011
Xman was Yoda this year, and he was a super Jedi. He was a bit tired and ready for bed, but who's blaming him? Yoda is really old...he needs his rest.
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| His costume began to fall off of him piece by piece...totally big enough to wear again. |
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| Take me out of this costume and put me to bed, you will...Jedi mind trick...it worked. ;) |
We started a garden!!
Ever since we visited Mema and PopPops in North Carolina, we've wanted to plant our own garden. We'd go out every day with Mema and pick new veggies. It was inspiring! So, we finally did it...with the help of our friend Kenny. It will be a "shared" garden. We even have a compost pile. Our neighbors throw their "decomposables" over the fence...a community garden. ;) Now, let's just hope we get veggies!
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| Little gardener |
We've planted tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, carrots, radishes, green beans, yellow squash, romaine lettuce, spinach, jalapeno peppers, and broccoli. Fingers crossed...
Three Weeks later...
We had Thanksgiving at our house this year, and it was awesome, with the major exception of part of the family missing out due to surgery and bed rest. :( We missed Laura, Mikee, Micha, and Aunt Marge SO much. Everyone brought a dish or two or three (in my mom's case...4 dishes). :) We had a great time, and we took hardly any pics...I guess we were having too much fun. So, picture kids playing outside in the backyard, cinnamon, orange, and cloves simmering on the stove, a big happy family squeezed into a "just right fit" of a dining room, and lots of laughter. Here are a few of the kiddos having a blast. ;)
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| Uncle Trav and his guitar are always a big hit! |
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| X dancing like usual... |
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| Nani and Xman |
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| Cousins :) |
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| Papi and W |
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| Cousins :) |
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| Cousins :) |
In January, I will begin teaching as an adjunct professor at Florida Atlantic University. I am super excited and nervous at the same time. It opens so many doors for me in the future. I can't wait to dive back into reading instruction, my passion and love! This time, I get to teach aspiring teachers instead of 3rd graders.
Photo Shoot
with my amazing sister - Claudine Bartels Photography
Amazing Moments
- 4 new teeth - canines...they're like vampire teeth!
- New words -- Nani, Elmo, Bert, Grover, (Sesame Street), teeth, Grover, car...
- Sesame Street has now joined Thomas the Train among X's favorites!
- Nature exploring every day (in our backyard)
- Constant laughter and giggles
That should do it...I need to stay on top of this life we lead...so I remember everything when my boys are older. You forget the little (but amazing) things so fast. Gotta write it all down. ;) I'm sure there will be lots of wonderful December moments. Can't wait!
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