Family pictures 2012

Thanks to the very talented Julie Glasgow we have some awesome family pictures to cherish! I never think any of them will turn out and somehow her amazing camera skills capture greats shots! Here is a just a sample of my favorites! 

Halloween

Even though fall is my FAVORITE time of year, I must admit I dread the annual carving of the pumpkins. We search the Internet for the perfect pattern, which usually involves some crazy intricate design, the kids scoop out about 2 seeds and abandon me to go play while I am left with hours of work and a big mess. I know is sounds grinchy, but I am thinking next year we might just paint them! We had three pumpkins picked to carve, but as you'll see, I never got to the 3rd one! 

Both Carter and Claire were able to wear their costumes more than once! Carter had a "fall party" at school last week that I was able to get off work to go help with and Claire was able to dress up for dance class. Nothing like 16 little girls dressed up like princesses! She was bummed she couldn't wear her mermaid costume to dance, but she wasn't able to bust a move in it, so she opted for Cinderella instead. 

We headed out in our wonderful neighborhood on Beggar's Night to fill our bags full of candy. The kids were out about an hour and had their bags so full they couldn't carry them anymore.   So far I have done a good job of keeping them out of it, now if I could only resist the temptation! 

Future Husker football player

Claire the mermaid

My little monkey! This costume is becoming a family heirloom! 

The kiddos with our good friends Lilly and Callen

And away we go!