Hailey's Photo Shoot with Grandma

Last night we had a family picture taken, and today Jake had school pictures done. Apparently little Miss Hailey doesn't like "professional" photographers because she gave her biggest smiles for grandma (and cooperated a lot better). She was wearing her dress over to Grandma's from getting pictures done earlier, and of course Grandma couldn't resist breaking out the camera! But who could....

Fun in Pennsylvania... we miss it already!

Baby Michael's dedication

This past weekend we went to PA for Michael's dedication at church. He looked adorable, and was cute as ever! It was a great time with family and we had lots of yummy food!

He Loves me... I'm his fav! Can't you tell? =)

Me and my cousin neeny! =)

Isn't he cute??

The cousins! They have so much fun together!!!

Reading a book with the boys =)

Watching football, of course!

Aunt June, Aunt Lisa, Uncle Alan =)

Sammy and Aidan

I look like a midget! Alan and Chris and me =)

More pics of beautiful Leah!

Camera phone pics of little Leah Beth

Leah Beth Smith

Maggie had her baby!!!! Leah Beth was born at 11:16 am and weighs 6lbs 7oz. She is 18.5in long. Maggie is recovering and Leah is spending some time in the NICU because she has some fluid in her lungs. She's a cutie and will recover just fine I'm sure! But definitely keep her in your prayers, and Maggie as well since this is all hard on her. Enjoy a few pics....

Just because....

So cute and innocent....Pinned ya!!!

Evil laugh.... =)

Jake's Halloween Party at school

Jake's class had a Halloween Party complete with trick or treating, halloween games, halloween stories, and decorating cookies!!! Oh and of course costumes! The kids had sooo much fun. I was the working parent in the class, so I got to enjoy the party with all of the other parents that decided to stay. Here are some pictures....

Happy Halloween!!!!

This year was the first time I took Jake and Hailey trick or treating. Last year I was sick, so my mom took Jake. So we went over to Aunt Jen's and went trick or treating with Elisabeth and Jonathan. The kids had so much fun and were very polite and sure to say "thank you" every time they were given candy. They snacked occasionally along the way, but for the most part waiting until we went home to check out all of their candy.

3 trips to the pumpkin patch

Well I couldn't wait for fall to come so we could go to the pumpkin patch... and I got my wish times 3! We went to Homestead Gardens first, and grandpa met us there. There's a hay maze and some games and food and of course, pumpkins! Then a week or so later we went to Papa Johns Farm with Jake's class and got a tour and saw the animals and picked out a pumpkin. Then another week or so later we went to a corn maze/fall festival in the northern part of Maryland with Grandpa and Aunt Maggie. We had so much fun at all three! Here are some pics....

Jake stealing corn and running =)

Grandpa dressed Hailey... capri's and striped tights =)

She's a grandpa's girl! Even when she's been in her shy stage, he's her favorite!

The cow moo'd and surprised Hailey... she ran and I laughed =)

Deep in thought on the hay ride at Papa Johns... Jake's favorite part of the trip

Holding hands while visiting the animals... major case of the giggles while the pig oinked!

Happy 3rd Birthday to Jake!

Jake's birthday was a week long celebration starting with cupcakes at school....

Then donuts from uncle Mike.....

Then a birthday party with a whole bunch of toddlers and friends and family....