It's Contagious

First it was Daddy's turn for a haircut, and then Mommy's...and last night it was Addy's turn. Her first haircut was a success. A little more was cut than Mommy had planned, but we think it turned out pretty cute. She kept pretty still with the help of lollipops. It will be sad when she outgrows that bribe. They come in so handy!

Addy's New Room

I was a bit discouraged to realize that projects that used to take a weekend now take about two weeks. I guess there is a good reason for that, right? Our guest room is no more, but that doesn't mean you still can't come and visit! Adalynn has been moved into her own room (with a fresh coat...er, three coats of yellow paint) and it has a distinctive girly feel to it. She is very excited about it, and Mommy is very excited that both of her children are now sleeping peacefully through the night!

Reformation Day, Halloween, 10/31, etc.

Brooks enjoying the bounce house

Adalynn taking a swing

Little Daddy

Little Mommy

Our family

I hope you had a happy October 31. Our family dressed up and went to our church for the annual Reformation Day Celebration. We usually try to find a theme for our costumes, and this year decided that we would go as our family, in reverse. Adalynn and Mommy switched and Daddy and Brooks switched. I did not clarify with Adalynn that we were only switching appearances, and not roles. As I was fastening her seat belt (or trying to) before we left the house, I asked her to obey Mommy and sit still so I could do the seat belt. She said, "No, I'm Mommy!" Fortunately, that was the only time she tried it. Adalynn really got into the games this year especially when she discovered that there was candy given out. I think I saw her with 4 or 5 different lollipops during the course of the evening. We all had a great time, and came home with a ton of candy. The good part for Mommy and Daddy is that Adalynn hasn't yet discovered that it came home with us!