October 2011

October 2011

Ever since we went to my cousin Sara's wedding in August, Ashley has been obsessed with brides, wedding rings etc. Well, one afternoon Ashley and I were searching on craigslist for Halloween costumes when we came across a overpriced ad for a flower girl dress. The picture prompted Ashley's Halloween costume. We didn't buy the expensive one off craigslist, we made it our mission to find on at the thrift store. We scored this cute flower girl dress at the Wyoming thrift store for $4.00. The purse was $2.50. The flowers were $1.50 and the jewelry she had. In this picture she is wearing my wedding veil. For Halloween however, Grandma J gave her her wedding veil and modified it to go on a headband. Isn't she just adorable?

Ashley was invited to her very first "school friend" princess birthday party. These girls had so much fun. They all go to daycare together.
Pictured L to R: Bene, Layla, Ashley, Amber, Brooke, Sidney

Ashley and the infamous Sara, (my cousin who got married in August) Ashley's idol.

Great Grandma Marianne (81 1/2) and Jack (14 mo)

October...Fall...Leaves!!

Ashley running through the leaves. Look at the big smile.

Daddy & Ashley. I love this picture.

We made our annual trip to Lendt's pumpkin patch. I think it was 90 degrees this day. Crazy! Ashley was all for posing with the various props this year.

Jack & Ashley enjoying a free ride in the wagon.

She sure is getting tall! I should find the picture we took last year with this princess.

My family. Matt, Ashley & Jack

Love this little peanut!

A little over 3.5'

Ashley and Jack goofin around.

My handsome little man. Love his new hair cut!

On Sunday 10/16, we met up with some of our favorite people! Uncle Brent, Auntie Lydia and cousin Alex at the Children's Museum. Here Ashley is painting her face. The kids had a great time!

Here Ashley is helping Alex paint on his face. She wrote AJ on his forehead...not sure if she was signing her initials or not but we sure thought it was cute. (Alex is AJ too)

Ashley, Jack and Alex. Notice Alex holding Jack's hand? So cute!

Taking a rest. Lydia, Ashley, Brent, & Alex

The bride & groom. The kids and I went to Zoo Boo with G & G J and Brent, Lydia and Alex. This was another beautiful afternoon. Zoo Boo was P A C K E D! Daddy was hunting with friends.

My sweetheart, Ashley Jane.

Alex (2) & Ashley (4 1/2)

Daddy, Ashley & Jack

Look at that buddha belly!

Lauren, Sidney & Ashley

Lauren and Ashley are BFF

This picture was taken at the Halloween party at daycare.

Happy 7th Birthday Ruby! I remember when you were just a puppy peeing on my carpet!

Halloween party at Molly & Brian's.

Pictured L to R: Sheli, John, Chris, Heather, Troy

Matt & Chad

More pictures from the Halloween party.

Me, Matt, John, Sheli, Brian, Molly and TJ

Matt on Halloween. Scary! Haha.

We went to Uncle Dennis & Auntie Marianne's house to trick or treat with cousins Jake & Luke.

Jacob was Thomas the Train, Luke was Bugs Bunny, Ashley was a Bride and Jack was a Groom.

Other October events: On 10/2, Jack got 3 more teeth. AJ started 8 weeks of swimming lessons every Tuesday night. On 10/9 we did everything October we could think off...we went to the pumpkin patch, made caramel apples, decorated the house for Halloween and jumped in piles of leaves. On 10/20, Daddy went on a 4 day grouse hunting trip with 5 other guys and they shot 2 birds. Hmmm........ On 10/23 we went to Tom's pumpkin patch with the Metz side G-parents, Aunts, Uncles and cousins. On 10/24 Jack had his 15 month checkup. Interested in his stats? Height: 2' 7.5" (63.88%) Weight: 26 lb 3.2 oz (73.44%) HC 20" (99.68%) We also thought a lot about Auntie Angie who unexpectedly passed away a year ago on 10/24/10. Jack vocabulary contains very few words. In fact, I'll ask him to say words and he'll shake his head back and forth to indicate no. One word he will say or repeat is WOW! :)