Go Crusaders!

The varsity cheerleaders at school held a Cheerleading Clinic yesterday. I asked Lauren earlier in the week if she wanted to go, and she told me she did. So, I signed her up, paid the fee, paid for a retired uniform for her to wear and then...a couple days later Bobby tells me that she said she didn't want to go. Well, that day when I went to pick her up from school, she hops in the car and is all excited because the cheerleaders have come around to promote the clinic. When I questioned her about why she would have told Bobby she didn't want to go, but was then so excited she told me, "Well, I thought I would have to go to the doctor." In her mind, because it was called a "clinic", she thought that involved a doctor. After reassuring her there was nothing medical involved, she was more than eager to go.

So, Thursday afternoon she and several other elementary girls practiced and learned a routine. Then tonight during halftime of the boys varsity soccer game they performed. They did several cheers, as well as a small pyramid (which Lauren said was her favorite thing). They worked so hard and it was great to see all of the girls school spirit as they cheered!

No mountain too high

Hayden decided to try his hand at playing IN the toy basket rather than just with the toys. You can tell how pleased he is with himself in the last picture!!

Fancy hair

Bobby and Lauren went to the Chocolate Festival this past weekend. They had all kinds of chocolate confections, as well as other booths with cool things to do. Lauren painted a ceramic cat, had her face painted, and had her hair done (like the big girls). She even had gold glitter put in her hair to make it extra fancy...which we are still finding on and in everything!!!

What sisters are good for...

...using their brothers as their babies instead of dolls!

Are you ready for football?

I just love fall!!! The cooler weather, the changing leaves, and of course football!! Hayden looked so cute the other day in his fall clothes that I just had to take some pictures!!

First Day of School

It's hard to believe that Lauren is already in first grade. She was definitely ready to start a new year of school. I'm not sure what she was more excited about..being with her friends again or taking her lunch to school!! We are so thrilled to see her so excited about learning and can't wait to see what new things she achieves this year.

Cheeto Boy

Our adventure into the world of "real" food has been quite interesting. Hayden has very definite likes and dislikes (some he decides without even tasting). Papa scored a winner with Hayden, though, when he gave him some Cheetos. They're great entertainment for him as well as pretty tasty.

We're Back!!

Well, we've finally figured out what was wrong with our computer/camera, so we're back up and running again. We've been pretty busy around here, so it'll take a few posts to catch us up!!