Fall Stuff

A positive pregnancy test AGAIN (after Eliza, with 2 failed pregnancies behind us, we are hoping that 3rd time's the charm)......It was an exciting moment that came with great trepidation for what the future would hold. Had we just subjected ourselves to more heartbreak? Would I make it through the first trimester?.... And if I did, was most recent loss a one-in-a-million or not? Were we going to actually have a baby? Would Eliza be scarred from another few months of very sick mommy? What would happen with my health through the progression of the pregnancy?

It is with great faith and hope that we even tried again.

Halloween Trick-or_Treating

This was the very first thing Matt and I bought for Eliza....yes it was a 4t dress. But I loved it and decided we needed to have it. And I'm so glad we got it because it is a special memory and it looks super cute on her. 

Matt found this at DI for $10 and it has been the biggest hit.

So here we go yet again. Eliza and I have spent countless hours in this living room together because I was so sick. And then on bedrest, we spent, many hours snuggling as seen below, watching movies, reading books, and doing puzzles. 

Halloween

On Halloween, we had fun at Grandma Stacey's house, Cornbelly's and trick-or-treating at the mall.

Kenny got to play with us all day because his mommy was home with the flu. Eliza had fun having a little buddy her size to play with. 

We all went to Cornbelly's. It was surpisingly fun for little toddlers. Eliza and Kenny spent most of their time on the slide and playing in corn. 

Then we were off to the princess land.

Eliza loved her first trick-or-treating outing (other than a couple of doors last year) She really enjoyed getting a treat and putting it in her bag. This is the only good picture from the mall because the settings on the camera were unfortunately still set for the sunny day at Cornbelly's.

Our Sweet Rapunzel girl

I chose to dress her in Rapunzel because she loves tangled so much. It was the only movie she watched or was remotely entertained by. So it was a natural fit. 

Rowley Halloween Party

The Rowley family party was like no other I have ever been to. Brenda put so much into this party and the kids, parents, and grandparents alike had a great time. There must have been 20 activities, one in each room of the church, along with treats and takeaway toys for everyone.

It was fun to have Michelle, Mike, Sophia, and Ryan in town for the Halloween holiday.

Cousins!! (Just missing our Italy cousins Ella, Ivan, and Tessa)

The AMAZING goodie bags that the kids got to decorate with their name and fun stickers.

Eliza's favorite activity was the plinko game.

Piano-playin' cuties