Shadow Lake

This makes our 5th year to go to the Pumpkin Patch at Shadow Lake.  It's our favorite because it's close, never crowded, and it has everything the kids love about a pumpkin patch.  There's bouncers, face painting, a train, a hay ride, games, and food!  And of course, it's always more fun with friends!  We can't wait till next year!

Pumpkin Carving

 

 

Maury and Carter were so excited about carving our pumpkin this year, maybe because it makes the one and only Halloween decoration at the Coulson house this year (I did get the rest out of the attic but put them back the same day)!  

Maury's Barbies were in on the fun too, I asked her what they were doing and she said "Catching stars."

Weekend Getaway

Last weekend Owen and I went to the beach with ADULT friends for the weekend.  That meant special trips to Grandma's house for the kids!  Carter and Maury headed to Migi and Papa C's and Caroline to Mimi and Gandy's.  I decided if I wanted them to be invited back soon it was best to split them up!  

  I think Migi and Papa C fit in every activity possible in 3 days.  They went to the movie, the pumpkin patch, made candied apples, did crafts, went shopping.......I know Migi and Papa C were exhausted!

 

With sweet Tre at the pumpkin patch!

Caroline did a lot of lounging and smiling I think.  She visited Nana and Gene Gene and played with the Jackson girls, and watched football with Gandy.  She was on her best behavior, Mimi didn't want to bring her back!

Shrinky Dink Duds

I picked up some fake Halloween Shrinky Dinks at the store last week.  Maury and Carter we thrilled as they colored and cut them out and then watched through the oven window with excitement.  I was feeding Caroline and they kept asking when they would shrink, I kept repeating "Keep Watching!"  They never did a thing.  That's what I get for buying off brand Shrinky Dinks at 60% off.  Poor kids.

Hudson's Hallowen Bash

Hudson turn three and had a Halloween party to celebrate!  We made haunted houses, got tattoos and went on a ghost hunt! 

Bonnet Baby

Caroline wore one of Maury's hand-me-downs to church last Sunday.  I love a baby in a bonnet but it seems that baby #3 doesn't get dressed up or have her picture taken quite as often as Maury did so I made sure I captured this sweet moment!

Ballet Sneek Peek

I didn't work today so I got to peek in at Maury's ballet class!  It looked like they were having lots of fun tapping away!!!

To Grandmothers' Houses We Go

We took a quick trip to Decatur this week to spend the night with Mimi!  We also got to visit with Nana and Gene Gene while we were there.  We spent a little time with the Jackson girls too, Maury's highlight may have been going to gymnastics to watch Gray!

Baby's 1st Boo!

 I found hand-me-down Halloween pj's in the drawer tonight!  They don't look much alike in these pics!

Caroline

 

Maury 2007

Carter 2008

McWane + Railroad Park

We met friends this week for a fun morning at the McWane Center and then headed to Railroad Park for a picnic lunch!  It was a beautiful day and the kids loved the new park!!!

5 Months- 1st Ear Infection

Caroline celebrated turning 5 months old with a trip to the doctor!  She had a bad cold that turned into an ear infection which meant she got her first round of antibiotics and probably has tubes in her future!  Big girl weighed in at 17 lbs and 9 oz!  She is rolling all over the place and is starting to like rice cereal and fruit a little.  She really likes her beauty sleep, we struggle to keep her up till 7:00 pm! 5 months with this sweet girl has flown by!!!

Bluff Park Art Show

Loving the bus ride!

We look forward to the BP Art Show every year, especially Maury.  She loves to go in the kids art area and create masterpieces!  Carter liked the baked goods and Caroline got bored and took a nap!

Lost and Found

Caroline was dressed in this when I picked her up at Near and Dear last Friday.  Guess I would know where to find her if she got lost while wearing this sleeper ;)

 

Just in case you missed it on the front.....

MSU/LA Tech

The MSU/LA Tech game was our first game to get to tailgate this season!  We introduced Caroline to our favorite spot and she was right at home under the tent playing with her best cousin Catherine!  Carter talked all week about tackling John David and that's exactly what he did all afternoon while  Maury followed close behind big girl Char.  We also had to squeeze in a visit with Bully, face painting and a trip to the bookstore.  After BBQ and lots of treats we headed into the stadium to see the Bulldog win!