why do they have to grow up??!!

i know, i know. it's been far too long since i last posted ANYTHING. time has a way of moving too quickly. i'm behind on EVERYTHING- my scrapbooking list is so long i don't think i'll ever finish. lots has happened- two birthdays, thanksgiving, halloween, and of course the usual daily cuteness that pervades our home. jimmy's turning 1 on thursday and i'm having issues. how dare he grow up!! he was supposed to stay a baby forever! he's already trying to copy everything richard says and does and he loves to wrestle with richard. the other kids just love him and are so kind to him. it's amazing how they've never shown jealousy towards jimmy. i am one blessed mommy with such adorable children!

who wouldn't love a whole pile of toys?

excited for the fall festival at the rec center next door

first face paint!

he watched the girl the entire time she was painting his face

he refused to smile because he thought the paint would "fall off"

that's the pumpkin he decorated at the festival

sammy is such a goofy kid! love it!

didn't realize how big our swim bag was until the kids started climbing in

the other kids kept throwing leaves on him. he finally caught one and ate it. not as tasty as he thought it would be

this "hat" is courtesy of richard

he built that tower all by himself

jack's halloween costume.  ignore the superman pants. 

he wears this cape all the time

Halloween!

this is his mountain. he loves it.