Just like Daddy

Colten loves his mommy, no doubt. He is my bud and willing to help me out throughout the day without much hesitation (most of the time). He's great while shopping, running errands and such a great BIG brother....but, oh how he loves his Daddy!!! There is absolutely NO DOUBT who his hero is. His daddy can do anything and everything. Throughout the day, when something comes up and either I can't do it myself or we lose something, Colten's response is always.."Daddy can do it." His daddy is by far the strongest, smartest, funniest, toughest, fastest person in Colten's eyes (I do have to agree with most of them). The best part is he will convince anyone of this if asked, no matter who it is.

He absolutely loves to help daddy do whatever it is. They are both outside now working on my car, actually. He soaks it all up and can give me detailed explanation of whatever they have done together, even days after the event. I really do think it is just about the sweetest thing and my children are so fortunate to have such a caring and involved father, for that I am so thankful!!!

Colten also loooves acting like he's "in charge" and the "boss" of something. Almost daily he asks me if he can be the boss of something. It's been a mix of different things...the boss of our dog Riley, the boss of his toys, the boss of Cambry's toys, the boss of the garage or his room, really it could go on and on. Of course, if we'd let him his absolute favorite request if the boss of Cambry. Most recently during dinner one evening Cambry threw her cup on the floor (which she finds hilarious). Caleb told her "no, that we did not do that at the table" and Colten just stared at her for a moment then said "I wasn't telling her what to do Daddy, I was just giving her your look." It was a pretty good imitation if I say so myself. He casually went back to eating and said "Just trying to help be a grown-up guys." Too funny, thanks buddy...guess we need a little help from time to time.

Have a blessed Thanksgiving this week everyone, I'm thankful for each of you!!!

Our Halloween

Halloween was full of fun this year. Colten had a fun fall parade and a fantastic Halloween party at school this year. This year Colten wanted to be Storm Shadow from G.I. Joe, one of his favorites!!!

Daddy, Cambry and Colten before the parade

the Froggy Fours class

musical chairs at the party

Cambry joining in on the party fun!!!

The night before Halloween we carved our Jack-O-Lantern...well Daddy did the work and Colten, Cambry and Mommy supervised and inspected the work.

the finished product, great job Daddy!!!

walking a little in Mommy's shoes (a new favorite)

We were so fortunate to have our good friends the Whitesides come down to SA for Halloween this year...oh how we miss them!!! Halloween morning we got ready, had a few fun treats and then met the Whitesides at Sea World for a morning full of more fun!!!

Halloween treats

the kiddos, not thrilled to be posing for a quick pic

waiting to see the daddies ride the roller-coaster

our family on the log ride

waiting for the trick-or-treaters to come

our turn to go out, what a cute bunch!!!

Cambry absolutely loved wearing her costume and walking the neighborhood. She followed right behind the big kids and went up to every door she could, not wanting to be held and toting her own pumpkin.

and her brother's as well

one tough "Storm Shadow"

getting lots and lots of goodies...

going up all by herself

The kids were anxious to get back home and pass out candy. They loved watching all the kids come up in their costumes. It was almost a race to see who could pass out the most and the fastest. Ashlyn even enticed some trick-or-treaters with glow necklaces and bracelets!!

We had a wonderful time Whitesides and enjoyed every minute of our visit. You guys are the greatest and we truly miss our times together. What a fun Halloween weekend!!!

Later in the week we celebrated my birthday with my parents coming to town for dinner. Thanks mom and dad for making my day extra special, love you both so much!!! And a special thanks to my mom who stayed a few extra days to help with sick kiddos and one tired mommy!!! You are the greatest!!!