Halloween

The night after Ainsley's birthday party Hagen was up vomiting. We should have expected with that many kids in one place and the bouncy house going to several different parties, one of our kids would end up sick. We stayed home from church and he rested all day and didn't vomit again, so we thought he was on the mend. On Halloween I made the kids take it easy and stay home from school in hopes that they could go "Trick or Treating" around the neighborhood. They seemed alright and we went to the street Halloween party. The kids didn't have a lot of energy, but they still had a good time playing with Miles and Ava. As fast as they were running from house to house you would have never thought Hagen was still sick. A few days later Hagen vomited again and now Ainsley had caught it. Ainsley was over it in three days, but Hagen was still sick after a week. I took him to the Dr. because he was getting so thin from not eating. The Dr. gave him some medicine and he was back to himself after a few days. It is such a trying time when the kids are sick,but I'm glad it didn't ruin Halloween this year.

At the street party 

Cheese 

Hagen, Miles & Ava

Ainsley with our favorite babysitter - Grace

Ready to go trick or treating 

At the street party 

Ainsley's 3rd Birthday Bash

We didn't have a big party for Ainsley's 2nd birthday last year, so I decided that we needed to have a big party this year. It was also a good time to tell people that we are moving and say our good-byes (even though we aren't moving that far away). Ainsley is all girl and wanted a princess party. I rented a big bouncy castle, we had a castle pinata, and a princess cake (which Jason dropped at the store). The kids had a lot of fun jumping and running around in their costumes. Ainsley dressed up at Snow White and Hagen was Superman because his pterodactyl costume would have been too hot. It was a long day and I was stressed leading up to the party, but it was a lot of fun and hopefully Ainsley enjoyed it.
I can't believe that it has been three years since I had Ainsley. She seems so much older that she is. Ainsley is so full of spunk and fun. Everyone that meets her falls in love with her sweet spirit. She loves to sing, dance, and play dress up. Most of all she loves playing with her older brother and best friend - Hagen. We love you Ainsley, my sweet angel.

Mrs. Parker putting on Ainsley's crown at school 

Hagen wanted to open all of Ainsley's presents

The dropped cake (doesn't look too bad!)

Kinley wanted Ainsley's doggie

Jumping in the castle before friends arrive

All dressed up and ready for the party

Kiddos at the party

Ainsley & Addison 

Sticking her finger in the frosting

Country Fair at the Kids School

Every year the kids school puts on the Country Fair. It is a good time for the kids to walk around, play different games and win prizes. Their buckets or bags always end up full of fun goodies. Since we didn't have that much cowboy attire for Hagen or Ainsley, I put together their outfits with what I could find. Ainsley did have some really cute pink boots on.

Hagen riding a horse

Hagen with one of his favorite teachers, Mrs. Moye

Family photo

Hagen & Jackson

Ainsley, Hagen & Jackson

Hagen, Brandon, & Jackson (Three BFF's)

Such a cute cowgirl

Ainsley's good at throwing

Cheese

YEE-HAW Ride them cowgirl

Ainsley with her BFF Addison