Playroom fun

Recently we pulled out the Bumbo seat to see if Langley was ready for it and judging by the picture it looks like she was although this happy face only lasted about a minute!  

Luke on the other hand thinks all of the baby toys are for him.  

 

And yesterday Luke called me into the playroom to show me that he had lined up all of his cars for a "race."  They spread all the way across the room and were all facing the same way.  I think we have an anal little bugger on our hands.  Just thought it was cute and had to share.

Dance Party

Lately instead of wrestling when Michael gets home from work Luke has wanted to have a "dance party" upstairs.  It all started when Michael showed him how to find the Alvin and the Chipmunks and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Pandora stations on his iPhone.  I have to admit it's pretty funny to hear the chipmunk voices singing songs like "Single Ladies."  Here are just a few clips of Luke's stellar moves.  This shouldn't surprise most of you if you have seen the "moves" Michael and I have in our repertoire.  Maybe our kids will be blessed with some rhythm but I'm afraid it won't be from either of their parents.  

Happy Halloween

We had such a fun Halloween this year I think because Luke is finally old enough to get excited about it.  With that excitement came an opinion about his costume though.  As if there were any other thing this boy would have wanted to be this year....

When he put his costume on this week he would walk around saying "where's Luke" because he was Buzz.  Funny.   He also decided that he wanted Langley to be Hamm from Toy Story too.  The cutest little piggy-bank I've ever seen.  :)

We had some of our good friends over for a little get together tonight and although a little chaotic with so many munchins it was a blast.  Luke's best buddy, Cash, was also Buzz this year and I thought this picture was precious.  They were soooo excited.  

Michael won "awesome daddy" points for dressing up as Woody, much to Luke's delight.  

It was most of the kid's first year to go trick-or-treating and it didn't take much explaining before they all got the idea.  They kept saying "do we get to go to another house" after each one.  We must have had the cutest bunch around don't you think?  

And I'll leave you with a picture of our pumpkins.  I'm still a loyal Longhorn.  

Happy girl

She wasn't born in Texas...

but she got there as fast as she could.  Langley made her first trip back to Texas last week and I think she liked it a little.  :)  

We had an awesome time seeing everyone and introducing her to so many people that we love.  Sorry for the picture overload, but I know that's what most of you come here looking for anyways. 

Cuddling with Billy

Uncle Craig teaching Langley to two step

All of the Langley girls before Lupe Tortilla (except for the littlest one)

Aunt Becky has her dressing in style.  

Aunt Val being fun!

Learning to say "wreck 'em" with Uncle Daniel.  Not sure how I feel about that.

Just cute. 

DeeDee made Luke some Buzz Lightyear cupcakes.  Obvi they were a hit! 

Surreal to spend time with my high school friends with four babies around.  Surreal but awesome!

Auntie Aimee and Auntie Kristen loving on Langley

Special picture with Great Grandmommy and Grandaddy

Yoda Luke practically lived in the pool while we were there.

It sure was a special trip and we miss everyone already!  Thanks Mom and Dad!  

My Loves

I promise Michael's not sad in the picture, just watching the Tube.  :)

Both of our babies seem to be growing and changing at record paces right now.  Thought I'd post a few new pictures!   I don't know if it's just me but the second time around seems to be going even faster.   I guess it's just that things are that much busier.  Slow down little babies.

Hooray for Aunts and Uncles...

Val and Craig came to visit this past weekend and we definitely did not lack in the adventure department while they were here.  Or fun, or spoiling for that matter.  Val came baring some adorable and much desired gifts (RC from Toy Story was a HUGE hit and when you see us expect to see Langley Grace dressed better than me for the next 6 months)!

Not sure we could have fit much else in really. I'm also pretty sure Luke is a tad depressed today because his playmate is gone (Val stayed till yesterday).

Val, me and the kids played  while the boys went pheasant hunting on Saturday morning.  Pretty sure they had a great time and Luke loved watching Mickey with Aunt Val!  

We of course did not miss the sorely disappointing Red River Rivalry later that day.

We all had our orange on

Langley loves Aunt Val

The report was the pheasant hunt was a success.  Don't those look yum? 

We were sure to introduce them to cider donuts from the apple orchard on Sunday and I think it's safe to say they liked them.

Love birds

Aunt Val took one for the team and rode the cow train with Luke!  :) 

Yesterday we made it out to see some of the art that is being displayed around Grand Rapids right now for this art competition called ArtPrize.  It was quite impressive and rounded out an awesome visit!  Thanks for coming Val and Craig!  We already miss you like crazy.