Fall/Halloween Pics!

I love, love, love taking pictures this time of year. Going to the pumpkin farms and getting pictures is so much fun. And its nice because its not too cold yet - so you don't need a heavy coat or anything.

And of course, we have to get pictures to capture the girls adorable Halloween costumes! I didn't realize how much I liked Halloween until Brooke came and we got to dress her up and until we got our own house and got to hand out candy. Its so much fun to see all the kid's costumes. (And to see how our girls costume's are the cutest of them all!!).

The only downfall this year is that Brooke is so on the go - its nearly a miracle to capture a really great picture of her. You finally get her settled down where you want her and before you can put the camera to your face - she is across the room! So, for right now, I must say - Lorelei is taking the nicer pictures! But we have patience - and thank goodness for the digital camera - so we managed to get a few sweet ones of Brooke too!

The girls at Johansen Farm...

Brooke at Glasscock Farm

Lorelei - our little pumpkin!

Brooke the adorable duck! (look at that tail!)

**Those are the duck feet on her hands! For some reason she hated them on her feet - but loved them on her hands! It worked out well that way too!

Where did September go??

I know its so cliche - but where did the time go? It's October already. That means fall. Which means the holidays are coming soon! I am not ready for all of that yet!

So, let's see...what has been happening with us? The girls are great. Getting big, changing everyday. Lorelei is becoming more and more content and smiling and laughing. Overall she is pretty serious compared to her sister though!

Brooke is starting to talk a bit more. Using a few words and saying her favorite "what's that?". She is starting to repeat what we say - so we have to start watching it! She said "oh s***!" a few days ago! She's becoming a great big sister and a great helper. She loves to help give Lorelei a bath and she is starting to understand how to put things away. She also loves to help cook!

As for me, I am back to work now. And I must admit, the week before I went back to work was probably harder than actually doing it. Mentally I was a wreck. Luckily, the transition went pretty smoothly. There are still some days its really hard to come into work because I just want to stay home! But its not terrible.

Kevin is doing well staying home with both girls now. I think there are challenging times - but that is to be expected. Overall, I think they are all getting along!

And of course - some new pictures!

Lorelei (about 2 weeks ago)

Lorelei & Maggie

Brooke - climbing as usual!