Carter's Halloween Concert at Kensington Preschool

Today was a very special day for little Carter our "firefighter." He had his first Halloween concert at preschool today. He did a great job! Suprisingly though he was a bit shy. He didn't sing too loud much to my surprise. The children sang 4 songs and then all had the chance to step up on stage and tell the audience their names and what their Halloween costume was. After the concert, all the families joined the classroom for a party. Ms. Russell read a Halloween story to everyone and then the kids got to eat some yummy carmel apples and a TON of treats!

Pure Exhaustion

Darrell and I were cracking up laughing when we turned around to check on the boys in the back seat and saw this!!! Let's just say.....Carty was playing really hard in Dalzell 2 minutes before he got in the car. A nap, well deserved! Just proves my point though....he really does always have his mouth open! LOL

Happy Birthday to..........ME

I think Carter is more excited than me!

I had a beautiful weekend with my boys and friends up in Michigan. Then came home to some delicious home made brownies from mom. Thanks all!

Gavin: 17 months old

Gavin taking a turn on the tractor in Michigan. Hard to believe my baby is actually 17 months old and sitting like a little man on this tractor. I get sad at times thinking how much time has flown by and how everyday I feel like he is less baby and more big boy. I wish he would stay my little snuggle bug forever. But each day, he is chasing more and more after Carter and reaching new milestones and turning into a toddler before my very eyes.



Sunny day out, I think I may need my shades for a bit!



What a big boy! Wearing size 2T clothes now.

Still has the chubby cheeks

A Nice Fall Day

We were home for a visit last weekend and the weather was just beautiful. The boys were out in the front yard racking leaves for most of the day with Noonie. Then they stopped for a leisurely swing on the bench with Grandma Shirley and Grampa Iggy.

Brotherly Love

The boys being silly in their matching Fire Truck sweatshirts. I just love how they are looking at each other and smiling. They really are best friends!

Happy Birthday Papa

Gavin and Papa posing for a birthday picture.

Carter on blowing out the candle duty! Noonie made some yummy banana cupcakes and we all sang Happy Birthday to Papa and enjoyed the yummy treats.

Happy 59th Birthday Dad!!!! So happy that the boys were able to celebrate with you. We love you and wish you many, many more happy and healthy Birthday's!!!

Wigging Out!!

Poor Gavs did NOT like putting the wigs on. LOL!

What a fun night out!

All of us girls posing for a "unique" picture. What a fun night out wearing our wigs and being silly.

Carter playing dress up!

Darrell and I "wigging" out on a Friday night. Wow, what our weekend entertainment has resorted too.

Carter's School Projects

Carter so proud of the "person" that he and I made and decorated for a homework assignment. All the kids had to create a little person that they will hang in the classrooms.


Carter the puppy dog. His class is learning about puppy's this month so when I picked him up from school the other day, he came walking out with his puppy hat on that he made.

Carter is doing great at Kensington Preschool. He is adapting well and making lots of friends. His teachers Ms. Russell and Ms. Zhang are awesome! He is already learning an ton and it just amazes me how quickly he picks up on things.
Stay tune for more Carter Micheli school projects and updates!!!

The Family

It isn't too often that we all get together and can capture a good picture none the less. So here it is!!! The family at Micah and Kim's wedding. Great couple. Memorable wedding!~

Chubby Puppy Alert

Sneak preview....our little chubby cheeked Gavin is going to be a dalmation dog this year for Halloween. Carter is going to be a firefighter!!! Can't wait for trick or treat!

I love Ernie

Gavin with his new friend Ernie or as he calls him "Ern-Ern!" We can't go anywhere these days without Ernie!

Goebbert's Pumpkin Farm: A Family Tradition

Gavin doesn't look to sure about this pony ride!


Carter very excited in the car on the way to the pumpkin farm

Bert, Ernie, Carter & Gavin posing for a picture. Gavin was in love with all the wooden characters that they had in the pumpkin patch area. He kept going up to them and giving them kisses.

Happy Gavin posing with mommy next to Woody

Can you tell me how to get....how to get to SESAME STREET??

Big brother posing happily with Buzz Light Year

It is a tradition to get the boys picture by this "How tall are you this fall?

Love this picture! Gavin so joyful because he knows how to run now and typical Carter chasing him with his mouth wide open as always! haha

Carter's favorite thing at the patch. Chopper the pumpkin eating dragon! Smoke blows out of his nose and he eats pumpkins!

This is our third annual trip to Goebbert's Pumpkin Patch which is in South Barrington, Illinois. Darrell and I love taking the boys here every fall to pick out pumpkins, enjoy all the yummy apple donuts and cider, visit the petty zoo and just tour around the farm. This year they had added a few new things to the farm such as a camel ride and a bouncy house. Gavin was able to enjoy the farm this year too since he is activitely walking and just experiencing everything in the life of a toddler. Both boys loved running around and enjoyed the fresh fall air. Fall is my favorite time of year. I just love everything it has to offer.