Rowan's Bounce House

The kids were stuck in the house all day today thanks to Hurricane Sandy, so Rowan pulled on her socks and said she was going to the bounce house! Clever girl!

Rowan's ABCs

Here's Rowan singing the ABCs. She fell while running in the driveway this week, so pardon her road rash. LOL!

A Day of Excitement

In addition to the nose incident and a special Hawaiian surprise, Aidan and Rowan received a special gift from Grandpa Gary, Grandma Connie, Aunt Jennie and Aunt Katie tonight. The learning books set from Aunt Katie's summer job with Southwestern Advantage arrived! Very cool!

That's a lot of books!

Hawaiian Goodies

Grandma Kim and Grandpa Mark sent necklaces, seals, coconut M&Ms and pistachios from their Hawaiian vacation. Aloha!

The Nose Incident

Tonight I had one of those "I can't believe things like this really happen!" mom moments. Rowan picked up a little berry from a bush in front of Miss Belle's house. She was still holding it when I put her in the van. I said, "Don't put that in your mouth." I walked around the vehicle to put Aidan in on his side. I get in the car, and Rowan starts whining and says "nose."
Spinning around in my seat, I notice no little fingers holding a little berry.
"Rowan, did you put that berry in your nose?!" Yes, she says.
Unbelievable.
After a failed attempt to pull it out with Miss Belle's tweezers, we head to the Walk-in Clinic. While sitting in the waiting room, she blows it out of her nose! Crisis averted. No doctor required.
Here is the evidence:

Sitting with Zoe

Aidan finally makes friends with Zoe!

Halloween Fun!

October is my favorite month! We've already enjoyed lots of Halloween fun and the big night isn't even here yet. Here's a recap:

Running with Grandma Sheila in the Witch Way 5K

Pirate Aidan and Garden Gnome Rowan preparing for Boo at the Zoo

Police Dino Aidan and Pirate Rowan mixing it up!

Aboard the pirate ship at Captain Hiram's! Arghhhhh!

Batmobile Aidan