Happy Halloween!

We had our annual Halloween Party at Granny's the Sunday before halloween. It is fun for all the cousins to see eachother.

(Of course Madison was having a breakdown and would not stay in the pic without me.)

The Tripp kiddies.

The girl crew after the school parade.

They are all in the same 2nd grade class.

(Ellie, Lauren, Hannah, and Jaiden)

Carter (Indiana Jones) is ready to head off to his Halloween Party at preschool. Love the stance bud.

After preschool we all headed to Daddy's work for another Halloween Party. Madison (Tinkie -Winkie Teletubbie) and Carter (India Jones) are enjoying thier chips. The kids got a ton of candy and played games together. (A full family pic will be added as soon as I get it from his work)

Primary Program

We had our annual primary program last Sunday. It was Carter's 1st and of course right before the primary was going to go up Carter looked over with concern and a bloody nose. We took him to the bathroom and it was a pretty bad one. It took a while for it to stop but luckily he made it back in right before his part. He is our handsome "devil" in his sports coat and khakis. He actual requested a suit to be like daddy. Carter was such a good boy even when the girl next to him started "bugging." He just told her to leave him alone and ignored him. He always seems to be good and never really joins in on what the other kids are doing.Jaiden of course did great. She memorized her part all by herself and was always the first one standing when the chorister did her hand gestures. She doesn't seem to really get into the singing but was a good girl and didn't talk to her neighbors.

Pumpkin Carving ...

Aunt Melanie and Jaiden digging out the "guts".

Carter and Daddy digging out the "guts." (nice inappropriate hand gesture - daddy)

Pa and Madison chilling on the couch reading books.

Carter's finished product - The Skull.

Jaiden's finished product - Lion face from Wizard of OZ.

Madison's finished product thanks to Mommy - BOO.

Inspired by her favorite game to play "boo" when putting on her shirt.

We had a fun time carving but next time I hope that the pumpkins are not as thick or that we remember the dremel to make it easier.

Face Painting ...

I came upstairs to find that some face painting had taken place. Carter looked guilty but I was laughing and Madison didn't seem to mind. That is until I tried to take her picture.

Pumpkin Patch ...

We met Nana, Pa, and Daddy at the pumpkin patch to pick our pumpkins.

Kids running to Nana.

Madison can't keep up.

Best big sister ever. Thanks for the lift Jaiden.

We made it to Nana - yes.

Madison doesn't walk - she runs everywhere.

Pa taking his usual "break."

Madison and mommy looking for "good" pumpkins.

"Mommy I found one just my size."

Daddy joined us - but works too hard.

Madison did not think this was fun - she screamed and wanted out.

Dirty buns.

Pa helping to add weight to the load.

Carter thought this ride was fun.

Picture Spot :) Cheese. (open your eyes daddy)

"Grandparents of the year award goes to" - Nana and Pa.

My babies ...

My babies taking their babies for a walk.

Yes Madison is getting air by jumping down the sidewalk. Yes Carter has a boy doll (Peter) and a blue boy stroller. If you ask him he will tell you he is a dad.

We went to Corn Belly's down at Thanksgiving Point with Miss Shelley's preschool. Even daddy and Madison were able to come. BONUS!!!

"The preschool gang" Carter, Aiden, Cameron, Gracie (couldn't fit everyone in the pic)

Croc swings???

Carter and Madison riding on the cow train.

Sweet brother and sister posing for their mom on the cow couch.

Madison shooting out the tube slide.

Carter and Gracie holding hands and screaming down the slide.

Carter helping his sister Madison down the slide. He is cute with her - he told his friend to wait until his "baby sister" came down with them.

Madison getting AIR.

Aiden, Cameron, and Carter sliding down the side of the jumping pillow.

Aiden, Gracie trying to save Carter from sliding down the slide.

Carter jumping high.

End of the field trip and Carter was not going to smile for the pic.

Hair, hair, hair

Is a 1 year old (20 months) supposed to have this much hair???