Pumpkin Carving

The boys carved pumpkins last night with Tom while I stayed inside with Novak. (He wasn't up to the task.)

Vermin

How do you go from the first picture to the second in 24 hours?

Head lice.

It's been a fun Saturday afternoon!

First book

We've entered the phase of kindergarten where Nile gets to start bringing home books to read each night.

I'm so excited, this is his first "real" book to read!

Interrupted

I spent all morning trying to get him to play so I could get a few things done. Instead, every few minutes he came up to me asking me to "key-u" (carry you). It was sweet and I loved every hug, but I grew frustrated that I couldn't even clear the breakfast dishes uninterrupted.

Of course, when I need them to get shoes on to go to school and I turn to find them, what is he doing?

Playing so nicely that I hate to have to interrupt him.

One family tradition...

Popcorn, apples, and Charlie Brown.

Showered and in pajamas by 5:15 pm.

Is there a better way to spend an evening? (If there is, don't tell me!)

This is one of our favorite things to do, especially on evenings where we had a larger meal earlier in the day. However, tonight is a special night. We haven't let the boys do this in the basement before.

(And no, they didn't appreciate my perfect apple circle...)

S'more fire fun

Last night we had a few friends over and we broke in the new fire pit. The kids cooked hot dogs over the fire, and then we made s'mores later.

We had a lot of fun, and the boys are already asking when we can do it again. Actually, Nate asked us today if he could cook dessert over the fire every night.

Nile, helping get the fire ready.

The kids, cooking hot dogs.

The "roaring" fire

S'mores.  (at least the marshmallow part)

What happens when I allow PBS on during breakfast?

This.