Some Brett pictures :-)

So, I've been told that I've majorly been slacking on the blog lately. The truth is, I've majorly been slacking on taking pictures so that's why I haven't been posting much lately. We've just been so busy, and now that Brett is getting older and not changing as fast, I forget how important it still is to capture the every day activities. While looking through my camera today, I came across these cute pics that I thought could tide everyone over until the Christmas festivities begin. I swear, my sweet boy just keeps getting more and more handsome as the days go by, and my love for him continues to grow. He has my heart, that's for sure :-)

Playing in the leaves is always a favorite activity in the fall!

I love this picture of my two boys!! Brett was trying on his Uncle Casey's Railroad hat from when he was a little boy :-)

One evening when I was out for the night, Brett and Kyle made a costume for "Penguin". Brett was so proud and carried it around all night :-)

Brett and Brynara had fun painting one afternoon after school. Brett decided he wanted to paint his birdhouse "Christmas colors", and Brynara had fun decorating her box with pink, purple, and glitter (total girl!). 

Brett worked very hard and insisted on painting the whole thing himself :-)

After painting the birdhouse, Brett ran into the living room, grabbed his Front End Loader, and told me what colors he needed to paint it. He is my little artist these days!

Halloween Part 2! Trick or Treating in our Neighborhood!

As much fun as Brett had at his preschool Halloween Party, he was even more excited for the real deal! Pretty much from the moment he got up that morning he was raring to go! It was a long day of keeping him busy and occupied until daddy got home and it was finally time to get his costume on and go trick or treating. The past couple years we've gone trick or treating with friends, but this year everyone seemed to have their own time frame and plans, so it was just the three of us. And I have to admit, it was kinda nice  :-) Brett was able to make all the decisions of where to go and how long to be out (until his bucket was full and heavy!), plus we still saw lots of neighbors along the way, so we still had some social time :-) Brett did miss going with friends though, so next year we will be sure to plan ahead!

It was wet and rainy out (but way warmer than last year!) so our neighborhood was quieter than usual. Come on people, a little rain won't hurt you! :-) I'll take a rainy Halloween any day over freezing cold temperatures...plus we had our handy dandy umbrella with us which kept us dry :-)

Our first stop, Leo and Hazels house right across the street :-)

"Trick or Treat!"

Brett dumped his candy out as soon as we got home, ate a few pieces, and then excitedly sat at the front door waiting for more trick or treaters :-) 

Thank goodness more people came because Brett LOVED handing out candy and checking out the costumes :-)

Happy Halloween 2013!

Halloween Part 1 - Trick or Treating at Preschool!

Last Wednesday, the day before Halloween, Brett celebrated this creative holiday at his preschool. After snack, the kids played games, dressed up in their costumes, listened to spooky stories, and even went trick or treating around the room!

My Little Fire Chief was all ready for the festivities to begin!

But before all the fun, a picture of his class was in order! Here he is sitting next to his policeman buddy, Max :-)

I think I cut some of his class off in this picture, but here is part of his preschool all dressed up. SO cute! Lily the Chicken was on of my favorites:-)

After taking pictures it was time for some Halloween stories! Brett always likes to sit right up front :-)

And then it was time for the real fun to begin....trick or treating!! 

And of course Brett's teachers had some loot too!

And lastly, it was time to go through his bag and see all the cool stuff he got! The ghost from Mrs. Aldrich was a big hit!

Brett was one happy boy with all the trinkets and candy he got! Love him so much!!