Big Boy Bed & Organize, Organize, Organize

This past weekend I decided it was time to pack up the crib and bring out the big boy bed for Cody. Boy did this start something...I started looking through closets and thought how in the world will i have room for more toys with Christmas just around the corner? So i started with Cody's closet and sorted through the "baby" toys and what I believe he will still play with. How do you accumulate so much stuff?! I had Katie come over and pick out what she wanted for John Jr. and the rest is ready for consignment. Meanwhile I did decide to put the crib and bedding set as well as all the nursery decorations that match the bedding for sale on Craigs List. I also listed the high chair but so far no calls yet. Ironically my best friend just told me that she is pregnant so I believe she is going to end up buying the crib.

Cody and Hannah were having fun all day just playing with toys they haven't seen for a while. After organizing the closets we decided to move some furniture around. The glider rocker in Cody's room wasn't really being used anymore and went down in the family room. This led to clearing out some toys from the family room and puting them in the kid's room so it doesn't seem like the whole house is all toys! Then of course we start thinking how we need new furniture for downstairs, new furniture for Hannah's room, and eventually bunk beds for Cody's room when he gets a little bigger. But for now he sure does like his toddler bed. He went right down for his nap the first day and has slept several nights now with no problem. It's nice to know that he can just get up when he's ready in the morning without me having to go pick him out of the crib but at the same time it's kind of weird knowing he is free! I just can't believe how my kids are growing up on me!

Parents' Day at Dance

Today at dance class parents and grandparents were allowed to come and watch for the hour. I scrambled in the morning to get everything ready...diaper bag with toys for Cody to be entertained, camera and video camera, blah blah blah. We left early to go to the bank first and arrived at Miss Kathy's 20 minutes early which was just what i wanted to do, first to get a parking spot, and second to acclimate Cody. Not long after i pulled into the lot, Tammy and her family pulled in and out comes Tammy holding Lexi's dance bag. As soon as I saw it, I knew i forgot Hannah's! No ballet or tap shoes, just the sneakers on her feet were all we had!!! I was so upset with myself. Did i leave and go home to get them and be late? Tammy had a good idea to go in and see if Miss Kathy had extra pairs. Thank goodness we were able to find both shoes in her size that matched!!! After getting situated, Hap and Gam showed up to watch. I'm so proud of my little girl! She did an awesome job. Not shy at all, she performed like she has done this a lot longer than she actually has. We all really enjoyed watching her. Even Cody was amused most of the time. There were a few occasions that I thought i was going to have to make an escape with him, but he made it through. After dance we all went to Jim and Nena's for lunch. By then it was time for Hap and Gam to head back to work and we headed to the grocery store for a few items. Once home Jimmy called to see how Hannah made out. Then it was time to put Cody down for his nap. Hannah and I are enjoying the afternoon like we always do. We even got to practice a few of the dance moves now that i actually know what she does every week! Here are a few pics of the big day!

A Day at the Dairy Farm

On Sunday Jimmy, the kids, and I headed to Sandy's annual fall picnic on the farm! Every year the kids seem to enjoy this more and more. And now that Cody is out of the stroller and walking and running everywhere, he really enjoyed himself. After eating way too much good food and dessert, we headed to see the baby cows. Both kids were a little unsure of sticking their finger in the cow's mouths but funny enough Cody accidentially had his fingers by the fence when he got a surprise lick!

Then it was off to see the bigger cows in the barn. What a mess and smell! As we were leaving the barn, we made it just in time for the hayride. Cody enjoyed the tractor and Hannah and Hayley were having fun being silly together. Scott and Jimmy sat this one out and went back to sneak more food I'm sure.

After the hayride it was getting late and much colder so we headed home. Both kids fell asleep on the way home, in fact, i was almost asleep myself! At least i didn't have to cook dinner since we ate late. After baths, the kids played with Jimmy. Hannah and I played some more games on Webkinz and then it was time for bed. We had a great weekend!

Halloween Camping Trip

Well, we had a successful first camping trip! We left Friday afternoon for Drummer Boy in Gettysburg for our Halloween trick-or-treat camping weekend. Set up went relatively good, although we did have to move our position on the site after trying to get as close as we could to the electric and water, we then realized we couldn't get the slide out out the whole way. But once we were settled, we had a good evening. We made hamburgers for dinner and then built a fire. By that time the kids were getting tired so we headed in to get ready for bed. We put Cody in the Pack N Play and Hannah on the pull out couch which worked out great. They both fell right to sleep and slept through until 8 am! After breakfast we took Hannah to the Build A Bear workshop the campground was having. She picked out a kitty and dressed it as a ballerina and 30 dollars later we went back to the camper!!! It was such a rainy dreary day but we made the best of it. I started making Rigatoni to put in the crock pot for dinner and my parents came to visit. By this time we ate some lunch and then it was time to get ready for trick-or-treat. The rain stopped long enough for Hannah and I to go up and down a few lanes and collect some candy. Jimmy stayed at the campsite and handed out our candy. By then the rain started again. Cody woke from his nap and we dressed him in his Elmo attire. Jimmy took us in the truck so Cody could go a little bit. He wasn't too sure about trick-or-treat. He was a little shy to go up and pick a treat.

Jimmy carved a pumpkin for the kids (which i have to say was very impressive!) After dinner we played some cards and then Jimmy's friend from work came to visit and we built a fire again. The kids played outside a little since the rain finally stopped. In no time it was time to get baths and hit the hay. We had another successful night. Sunday morning after having breakfast we started loading up to go home. We were all wishing we had another day. The kids really enjoyed themselves and were very good the entire trip. We all can't wait to go again in the spring!

Another Weekend Goes By

Friday after work i picked up the kids from day care and we went to McDonald's since Jimmy was hunting. We had a pleasant evening playing. By that time Jimmy was home and it was baths and bed. On Saturday me and the kids had the day to ourselves. We started out at Kohl's to look for an outfit for Cody's pictures and then stopped at Deka Dancewear to find Hannah a pair of ballet slippers. I took a chance and stopped at Game Crazy to see if they had a Wii Fit (since i was bidding on one the night before and lost the bid) and here they had 5! What fun we are having with this! Hannah was telling me that i needed to read the "constructions" before playing. Four year olds say the cutest things! Saturday evening i took Cody to get his pictures taken. I really thought i was going to have to reschedule but he finally cooperated and sat on the chair. We had a few good shots. I had put this off for so long knowing he would be difficult but it all worked out. On Sunday we went to the grocery store and then spent the afternoon outside trimming and weeding. What a gorgeous weekend! Today i got caught up on some things around the house. Mom and Dad came down to visit and play with the kids. We all had fun playing the Wii. Hannah kicked my butt at bowling! Now its off to day care to pick up fundraising food. So long for now...

Our Weekend At A Glance...

It was a great weekend! Friday night I had to work late. Mom and Dad offered to pick the kids up from day care and have them spend the night which worked out really well since the Asthma Walk was Sat am. I wanted to take them but wasn't sure how they would do. So Friday night after work Jimmy and I had the evening to do whatever!! We had to go to the bank to sign more papers and then went to Long John Silvers for dinner. By the time we got home i was exhausted and was ready for bed. Jimmy got up early for the first day of archery and i got to lay in bed with no kids till it was time to get ready for the walk. I got some things done around the house and then left for the walk. Had a good time...walked 2 miles. Then it was off to have the day alone to do whatever i wanted, no husband, no kids....it was a lot of fun just doing whatever came to mind. First i got my hair cut and then it was off to Target to search for the perfect Halloween costumes for the kids. Hannah is going to be Princess Aurora and Cody is Elmo. Then i stopped at the mall to look around a little. Then later in the afternoon i met Mom and Dad at the car show in Spring Grove which was also a fall festival with free food and entertainment. The kids had a good time. They had a bounce house, hayride, puppet show, and games. Cody was getting tired by the end so we headed home for baths and bedtime! On Sunday i took Hannah to the grocery store while Cody stayed home and mowed the grass with his dad. We spent a good bit of time outside, me pulling weeds, and the kids played. It was such a nice fall day and i know soon we'll be couped up inside wishing we could get out in the fresh air without freezing. After dinner we played the Wii and kicked Jimmy's butt at bowling and tennis, although he beat me in fitness age like he always does.

Today i'm taking Hannah and Lexi to dance and then hopefully make some chicken salad and finish some laundry. By that time Jimmy will be home and i'll have to start thinking about dinner, and baths, and bed. The days just go by so quickly. Well, off to dance class.

I Love Mondays

Yes, I'm probably one of the few people in this world who love Mondays. I love being home and spending time with my kids. Today is a beautiful fall day...I love this time of year but it is sad to say goodbye to summer. What a great summer we had. Probably the most memorable times were at the Outer Banks in a gorgeous home that Dr. Lanpher so graciously invited us to. And we can't forget our disastrous camping trip in a tent over the 4th of July when we left 3 hours after setting up. Cody was not walking quite yet and lets just say it didn't work out too well. I guess we won't have to worry about that anymore since we will be camping in luxary now:) Hannah and a good time at Hershey Park with Morgan and Lexi. And we had many good times out on the boat once we had our roof!!

Today was a great catch up day. With plenty of laundry and housework to do....and i successfully made my first roasted chicken (thanks to Mom). Hannah went to dance class and then we spent the afternoon together while Cody takes his nap. We are now getting ready to leave for Cody's doctor appointment, ugh, more shots. Better go wake him now and get ready to go. Happy Monday!!