Pumpkin Carving and Trick or Treating!

The Dinosaurs show off their tails!


















They are so ready to go!


















Pumpkin Carving (I think the pictures are backwards order, oops)
































TJ was in charge of picture taking for most of the event. He took 58 pictures.
Most are sideways or have his finger in the center - he had fun, however!

Some Fall FUN

The Boys played outside with Kristen while mommy and daddy were away on Saturday.










































TJ and I took some Fall foliage pictures in Peoria at various places.















Tim had his River Cup dinner for the 2009 season on Sunday. He's Peoria's team captain for the June tournament that is played among Peoria County and Tazewell County's best golfers in a Ryder Cup style tournament here in central IL.

T.J. Turns 6

Today, 6 years ago, we had our first child. *sniffle sniffle* T.J. turns 6 today. He's doing very well in Kindergarten and loves learning. Amazing how time flies.
















MMMMMMM, cake!

Our Niece Betsy (Elizabeth Shea)

Tim's brother Dan and his wife Mary Anne had their 2nd child - Elizabeth Shea "Betsy" was born on 10/14 about 5pm. Everyone is doing well and they are home now. Big Brother James will be 4 soon - what a cutie!





















James and Betsy

















Baby Betsy 2 days old

Eliza Jeyne -- 17 months old already! Time Flies

This is Eliza - my sister's little girl. She's almost 17 months old. Growing so fast.
















She was showing me her teeth. :)


















Eliza and Tyler playing at Grandad's house.

My sister is pregnant again too and due April 10, 2009. Lots of babies!

It's getting closer and closer .... 9 weeks to go.

Some of the decor of the room - and the first sightings of girl clothes!












A few items we've gotten as gifts so far.













The lampshade I got with some of the Pottery Barn items I found for a steal on Ebay.















The shelf I found to use as a dresser/catch all - the boys each have one in their rooms too - very nice for toys and such.













The crib is under construction. We had to repair part of it.


More pictures to come! Only 9 weeks until she's here. We have a 4D sono on 11/7/08. I'll post pics when that time comes too!

Kids' Birthday Party

TYLER WITH HIS PENGUIN BALLOON THAT JO-JO THE CLOWN MADE HIM.


















TJ WITH STARR CLOWN AFTER SHE PAINTED HIM UP TO BE A TIGER

~The kids' birthday party was this past Saturday. The last year we'll have a party for both boys, probably. They had a lot of fun and the clowns that we hired were great! There are a ton of pictures in the picture section of the blog - check them out! The 'cakes' were made by my mother-in-law. I found the plastic clown pieces on ebay and she made the cupcakes that we formed to make the clowns. Tons of friends and family came - it was really a great time!~