Back to the Grind

This past weekend we had a fun trip to Dallas (pictures will be forthcoming... we forgot our camera so we have to borrow some pics). Though we had fun, we are happy to be home.

We are planning some big clean outs and organization for this weekend so I have been preparing for that. I bought some new containers and have just been trying to think about what I want.

Daniel has been busy with his research. It is kind of a never-ending thing it seems.

The kids are a lot more interesting than Daniel and I. Magdalyn has been busy smiling, sleeping, and wanting to be held. She recently recognized who mom was and feels like she has to look at mom all the time and be held by her a lot. Mags hasn't conquered rolling over yet, though at this point her parents recognize the perks of having a child who doesn't roll over so haven't been too pushy about encouraging it. She'll get it eventually. She does like to scoot herself with her feet quite a bit so she might even crawl before she rolls.

Elise is still loving her preschool. She is always very excited to go and excited when she comes home and shows me all the fun things she has done. I have really been impressed by this preschool and am so happy that she enjoys it so much. Elise has also been busy being a big sister. She hardly ever lets Owen out of her sight and is constantly checking on Maggie to make sure she is alright.

Owen has been busy. He is always pretty busy. Mostly he's busy climbing or jumping or running. He discovered that he can tip over the play kitchen and jump off of that (we are going to be getting rid of the play kitchen). Owen is also talking up a storm. He's lucky to have a big sister who is always saying "Owen can you say this..." and then he parrots it back to her. I have to say he learns a lot of stuff that way.

With Halloween ONLY a month away we have already settled (and purchased) Halloween costumes. Elise decided early on that she would be Sleeping Beauty aka "sleeping booty". Owen will be Buzz Lightyear and Mags will be a tiger, though I am still in search for that Minnie Mouse costume I want for her. I mean, she already has the ears for it thanks to her dad! :) Of course, we will have pictures of the costumes come Halloween time.