Nana and Tiffany Come to Visit

Nana and Tiffany made a quick visit today. They didn't bring their kids, but that didn't stop them from being without kids. We went to eat lunch. The big kids were at school but we took Brewer, Cole, and Hadley. Brewer loved "that girl". That's what he called Tiffany the entire time. He also really loved the food at Chili's. He ended up going home with Nana for a couple of nights.
Hadley was really good. She started getting a little squirmy at the end and somehow managed to get herself completely turned around in her seat.

I am very glad they came to see us today. We had a good time.

Halloween Fun

The kids (minus Cole) were on Fox 23 Wednesday morning. They were really cute.It seemed chaotic, but watching it back on the news, it really didn't look that bad.When we got there they sent us to the green room, which had them all confused because the room was purple.While we were in there our little parrot, Hadley, was playing with the remote and turned it to channel 6. That's the other morning show. It was so embarrassing and Bud and I were trying to hurry and get it back to Fox before anyone noticed.
Cole was in a good mood but chickened out at the last minute.

Last night we went to a Halloween party at First Christian Church. We had never been to the main campus. It's nice.
Zoe's friends, Malynn and Macy, went with us.
Cole fell asleep on the way there. He stayed asleep through half the party.It was quite the production. It reminded me of a kid concert. Cole slept through all the loud music and skits.
After the program we played games and ate candy.



I would like to say this is Cole's "pirate face", but this is pretty much the scowl he always has on his face in a crowd of people.
Aargh!

Getting Ready for Halloween

Aren't they cute little pirates? We're actually stealing the idea from the Hodges. The 3 oldest are going to be pirates and Hadley is a parrot.
Michelle invited them to be on the morning show tomorrow at 7:45 (Fox 23 if you get it).
It's going to be a pirate takeover! I can't wait to see them all dressed up together.
Colleen gave us this costume. It was Dylan's last year. Cole loves it. It fact he won't take it off. He's playing in the backyard with it on right now. Reminds me of Blake. He wore his Halloween costumes for months. I sometimes call Cole "Blake" my mistake. Blake was the cutest thing ever at Cole's age...who am I kidding, he still is!
We threw Zoe's costume together today. It was stressing me and Nana both out. Luckily, it came together and she loves it.
Hopefully the show goes okay tomorrow. If Cole is rude and mean I'm just going to pretend he's "in character".

I Love Our New Neighbors

Don't get me wrong, I LOVED our neighbors on Fawn Trail and miss them like crazy, but our neighbors now are the best thing about our move.
Bomber and Hads came to visit us this afternoon while Brewer got his cast.
It's great because Bomber entertains Cole and Zoe entertains Hadley.


Zoe was playing Peekaboo with Hads. Notice how she covers her ears instead of her eyes!

Why is He So Cranky?

I took Cole to our new doctor today. Normally he is pretty quiet at the doctor's office. Not today.

I tried the discipline technique of bribery. I showed him a big sucker and told him if he was a big boy at the doctor visit he would get the sucker. Half way through talking to the doctor he starts kicking and screaming, "I want my sucker!" I tried to use my polite 'teacher' voice and tell him there was no way he was getting the sucker. Then he argued with everything the doctor said. For example she asked him "Are you a big boy?" He yells "NO, I a little boy!" After about the third thing he disagreed with I say, "At least he knows his opposites."

It was so embarrassing. The doctor and the nurses were sweet and acted like it didn't bother them at all. They even game him a sticker when we left. He didn't deserve it though.

Yes, Again

We were at the Chili Fest yesterday and Brewer was on this little bounce house and...broke his arm again. It was in the same place. Poor guy. I felt so bad for him. He's really tough though.
I've been looking for my "purpose" here in Owasso. I may have found it. We've only been here a couple of months and the Hodges have had 3 broken arms and surgery on the head.

Owasso Chili Fest

We went to another chili festival. This time in Owasso. It was great entertainment and most of it was completely free.

Cole and Zoe were able to get in a firetruck. Cole thought that was fun.We played games and went on a hayride and train ride. The kids got lots of candy and coupons.

Cole did not enjoy the bounce house and didn't stay in there long. Probably a good thing. That's where Brewer broke his arm...again.
The Hodge kids were picked to draw tickets for a prize. They did a good job and were really cute.

The girls got another feather in their hair.
Even Hads got one this time. The bruise on her head is from surgery last week. She got a cyst removed. She did great though.