Painting Pumpkins

I realize we're way behind, but better late than never!  We kept waiting for a time when Daddy could join in the fun, but it just didn't happen.  So, Ryker and I decorated all our pumpkins today.

The artist at work!

This little guy was hard at work too. ;-)

Now we're getting somewhere!

Now time for puffy paint!

The finished product!

Daddy's pumpkin.  I wrote The Brown's est. 2004 on it with a hot glue gun before painting over it. I think it needed to be thicker though.  Oh well, I'll try again next year!

The finished products out front with my poor frost-zapped hostas and mums. 

Pledge of Allegiance

Apparently, they say the Pledge of Allegiance at Ryker's preschool and he has it memorized.  It's so cute!

Never a Dull Moment

I'm sure this isn't a shock to anyone, but there is never a dull moment around here.  For example, today alone we've had poop in the tub, diapers in the washing machine, and half a carton of milk spilled on the carpet in the living room.  One of these days, I'm going to have to do a "day in the life" post.  Anyway, I have several things I've wanted to blog about lately and haven't gotten around to it.  Ryker provides some good laughs and I don't want to forget the things he says.

~ When I was young, I would say "gotfor" instead of "forgot".  For example, I would say, "Mom, we gotfor to get carrots!"  Now, much to my amusement, Ryker says the same thing.  It's so cute!

~ Shortly after bringing Camden home from the hospital Ryker started calling breastfeeding "milkin'".  Phrases like, "You done milkin' my brother yet?" and "You gonna milk my brother now?" are common around her now.

~ In the breastfeeding vein, here's a doozy of a story.  The other day Camden was laying on my bed as I was getting ready.  He started crying and I came over to comfort him.  As I did so, Ryker says, "Are you gonna squirt milk out of your armpit?"  HAHA!  If I'd been drinking milk, it would've been squirting out of my nose for sure!

~ I asked Ryker who he wanted to marry when he grew up.  He said he wanted to marry me.  Which, of course, I loved.  Robert, on the other hand, said he needed to find his own woman.  Anyway, I took my wedding ring off to put lotion on the other day.  Ryker tried taking it and I told him he couldn't play with it because it was special.  In true 3-year-old fashion he responded with "Why?"  I explained that Daddy asked me to marry him with that ring.  Once again, he followed with "Why?"  I said Daddy loves me and wanted to marry me.  Here's where it gets interesting. 
     Ryker: "I don't fink so."
     Me: "Oh, he doesn't??! Who does he love then?"
     Ryker: 'Hmm...I fink he love Aunt Karen." (my aunt, my mom's older sister)
     Me: "Oh really!?!?  So, you think Daddy's gonna go marry Aunt Karen?"
Robert said Ryker was just trying to get him out of the picture so he could have me all to himself. LOL!

Today I discovered just how much liquid a Target size 6 diaper can hold.  Ryker still wears a diaper to bed and apparently took his pj pants off (diaper and all) before putting it in the laundry and I didn't notice when I threw them in the washing machine!  That thing weighed about 3 pounds!

We had baths this morning.  Camden fell asleep shortly after getting dressed.  When he woke up this was how his hair had dried.  NICE!

    
    

Trick or Treating

This weekend was full of trick or treating for us.  We spent large parts of the day both Saturday and Sunday out showing off the boys' costumes to various family members.

First stop Saturday morning was Grandma Thacker's.  This was her first time to meet Camden.

Grandma with both of her great-grandsons.

Daddy and his boys.  Ryker looks too big in this picture :-(

Saturday night was Aunt Karen's house.

Contrary to popular belief Camden does open his eyes (from time to time) ;-)

I forgot the camera at Pepaw's but we went there first thing Sunday evening.

Next up was Grandma and Grandpa Sheepie's

Last, but not least, was Aunt Diane and Uncle Brian's.  Ashlyn LOVES babies and always gets to Camden as soon as she can. :-)

Well, let's face it, they all love him!  Here is Garyn, Gigi, and Ashlyn with Uncle Brian assisting.

Uncle Brian and Aunt Diane with Camden. (Ryker was too busy playing to pose for a picture)

Notice his eyes are open once again! 



Uncle Dave and Aunt Kate's

Last night we made the drive out to Rushville to Uncle Dave and Aunt Kate's house.  They are moving out in the next couple weeks so Dave offered to have us come out so Ryker could feed the calf before he had to sell it.  Ryker had a blast!  My parents came out too and we all had dinner together.  Robert was in class so he missed all the fun. :-( 

Uncle Dave showing Ryker one of the cats.

Getting the feed measured out for the heifer.  Ryker was in charge of counting out the scoops.

Carrying the hay to the heifer's stall.

The calf was so friendly and calm.  It came right out of its stall and stayed close.

Giving the heifer his hay and feed.

Measuring out the formula for the calf's bottle.

The bottle all ready to go. 

Uncle Dave helping Ryker get in the right position.

The calf was tugging pretty hard on that bottle.  Ryker had to hold on tight!

He was so excited, but taking his job very seriously!

He loved the cat (of course) and it let him carry it all over the place!

Uncle Dave thought it'd be funny to let Ryker ride the calf.  With that bottle in its mouth, it didn't care one bit!  Ryker loved it!

Meeting the other cat.

Now time for bonding with the dogs.  Josie loved laying on Ryker.

Yes, that is a piece of bread in Ryker's mouth and the dog is eating it.  Uncle Dave showed him this trick and he wanted to do it too.  Josie is such a good dog and is so gentle.  Ryker thought it was awesome!

We brought the boys' Halloween costumes too so they could "trick-or-treat."

Nana couldn't get over how cute Camden was in his puppy costume.

Papaw won't be here this weekend when we go to their house so he had to get a picture in now.

Thanks for having us out Dave and Kate.  We had such a great time!  Ryker's sad you're moving since you won't have the cows anymore, but we're excited you'll be much closer and we'll see you way more often! :-)

Catching Up

Sportin' his super cute Puma outfit

That hand behind his head was cracking me up! 

Thank goodness for bed rails!

Daddy and Camden

Then Ryker wanted in...

Then we had to have Tucker in too...now ALL my boys in one picture!

Look at those puckered up lips!

Rocking out at tummy time!

Smiley puppy dog!

Westminster Fall Festival

My mother-in-law works at a nursing home and assisted living complex.  Every year they throw a fall festival.  The kids get dressed up and go trick-or-treating among all the residents.  They have a costume contest, haunted house, and so much more.  The residents love it which is so nice and Ryker has a great time too.

My boys all suited up and ready to go!

Showing off his tail

My sweet puppy dog!

Nonno with Ryker, Nathan, and Robert Jr.

Nonno and Nonna with all the grandsons

They have lots of birds there and Ryker and Jr. had them flying all over the place.  Ryker was giggling like crazy!

Aunt Chelle and Camden

Getting Nathan's wings to "fly"  My camera died right after this. :(

So, we switched to the phone.  I love this picture of Daddy with his boys!

Mommy and Camden

Aunt Chelle was kind enough to share her pics with me.  This one turned out great!

The Spangler's

Ryker and Nathan

The Brown's

Jr. holding Nathan...so sweet!

All the boys with the witch....clearly she distracted Nathan.