Trick-or-Treat

Halloween night was spent trick-or-treating on our street. Torin did such a good job saying trick-or-treat at every door and thank you after they put candy in his bucket. We have it on video but for some reason I can't get videos to upload on here anymore???? I'll keep working on it.

Halloween Weekend

We had a fun-filled Halloween weekend here in Colorado. We spent Friday night with the Athertons at Anne's school and their home. Anne's school put on a Trick-or-Treat Street where kids could play games, get candy, decorate cookies, etc. Torin had a blast going around to different stations with Noah.
Ethan and Logan above posing for a photo.

Ella is checking Josh out here. She doesn't know about him...or anyone other than her Mom and Dad for that matter. She is very nervous around other people.

Torin and his best buddy, Noah. Torin thinks Noah is the greatest thing on the planet. Everything Noah does, Torin has to do. Noah is so wonderful and patient with his little shadow, Torin.

Daddy and Noah above helping Torin bowl for candy.

On Saturday night, Paul and Torin went with our neighbors, Scott, Janna and Hope, to another trick-or-treating event in Johnstown. Torin was showing off his puppy costume again and Hope was an adorable Nurse in Training just like her Daddy.

And after all that fun (and candy), we still aren't even to Halloween yet. More photos and videos of Halloween night to come!

Sweet Potato Time

Tonight the babies tried sweet potatoes for the first time.
Here is Logan doing his demonstration of how to open your mouth big and wide to fit the spoon in.

And we have our big helper, Torin, encouraging the babies as they eat. Every night you can hear, "Mmmm, Logan. Mmmm, Ella." at the table as they eat.

Logan loved the sweet potatoes. He was ready for more when his bowl was empty.

Ella, however, had to do a few body shakes to get the potatoes down. Hopefully tomorrow will go better.

Logan's Rolling Over!

Logan rolled over from his tummy to his back this afternoon for the first time! Then tonight he almost rolled from his back to his tummy. It has been a big day for him today!
I teared up watching him today knowing this is my last time seeing one of my babies roll over for the first time. These are such bittersweet moments. I can't wait for more to come.

Halloween Costume Preview

Ella and I took a trip to Chicago this past week to see two of my good friends, Cindy and Maria. Maria made this adorable tutu for Ella, so she will be wearing it as her costume this year. Thanks so much, Maria!

"All By Myself..."

"I'm Sitting, All By Myseeeellllllffff, Yes I Am."
Mommy still puts pillows behind me to protect me yet since I'm still a little wobbly, but this day I sat for over 5 minutes without falling over.

I'm also rolling not only tummy to back but back to tummy now too. That includes rolling over in my crib which makes Mommy nervous.

Mommy and Daddy are hunting for a crib ASAP so that I can finally have my own space and not have to share a crib with Logan anymore. Then Mommy won't worry about me rolling in my sleep as much.

Painting Pumpkins

Torin took two days to paint our pumpkins we bought at the pumpkin patch. All it takes is some leftover paint we used to paint Torin's nursery, newspaper to cover the table and a garbage bag to cover the two-year-old boy.
He took some breaks to show Ella how to paint the pumpkins,

and to make her giggle and smile.

And does she ever giggle and smile at him. Torin makes her giggle ALL the time. She loves her big brother.

He concentrated very hard and used lots of different colors naming them as he'd paint them on the pumpkin.

We then had to bring the pumpkin outside to let it dry.

The second day we painted the final two pumpkins and Logan was able to watch this time and get his lesson on painting from Torin.

Here is our proud little man showing off his artwork. They look beautiful on our front step.