November

Here they are helping dad carve the pumpkin we got from the pumpkin patch.

Here's the final product.
Kids have enjoyed stacking our homemade blocks. Isaac likes to "bam" them.

We had a picnic lunch with our friends.

They thought this was SO cool.

Yes, I took this one. I think it's just spectacular!

Our neighbor next door let Olivia/Isaac/friends play in their leaves, pre raking. After they woke up from their nap, I told them Jon raked some leaves for them. They were VERY excited when they saw them, "TWO PILES MOM!"

Thanksgiving was cool. Lots of food. Football. Games. Stayed in Dandridge. And yes, we had some Christmas before Thanksgiving. We went to the convention center for lots of Christmas trees, lights, activities for the kids. Here's a few pics.

Trash Talk & Chinese Checkers

Last night I was so impressed by my wife's trash talk that I had to write a quick blog to share. For those of you who know Tami, trash talk isn't a part of her normal conversation, so I was shocked and proud all at the same time. :)
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Justin: Hey, let's play a game.
Tami: (without missing a beat) Ooo, you sure you want to do that?
Justin: Why?
Tami: I don't want you to cry before bedtime.
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And yes, I lost.....nice job babe!

Halloweeny

Our church had a Pirates/Princesses theme during service for the kids. The kids had fun there, although I didn't get anything piratey for Isaac, so he just wore red. Someone thought he looked like a firefighter. Halloween night we took the kids to another church that had games for them to play and win candy. Isaac wore the same thing. Maybe next year he'll be something more than himself.

They got cotten candy. Sticky galore.

We ate dinner.

They had no idea why they were standing behind a piece of wood.

We ended the night with the annual trick or treat next door. Funny. I think Olivia wore the same princess dress last year, except it drug on the floor.

Random

Here's a picture I just thought was cute. They were at the top of the stairs being silly....although this pic shows them being sweet.

Olivia likes to help give Luci a bath. Not sure if Luci likes it or not.

Don't know why they like pacifiers so much. But they sure are funny with them.

Another cake I made for my Dad. Personal size.

Justin ate the middle out of my cake before I had a chance to ice it. I decided to put it to good use. Carrot hole.