Fall is here! crisp mornings and warm days:)

Jace
This week we went to kinder gym and story time. One morning we got up and put on our camouflage and went on a "bear hunt" behind the house. Mama carried Bella and I walked with daddy like a big boy, but we didn't see any animals. When we got back we helped daddy and mama haul sticks and brush to a burn pile for when it is burn season. We need some rain,  but haven't got much yet. One day we spent the day with daddy because mama had to go to work for a big emergency. Daddy's friend came over to winterize the raft and he brought his son Caleb that is the same age as me. We played in the mud and had so much fun together. Daddy gave me a country boy bath and didn't make me take a nap. We had another busy weekend. On Saturday we met our friends at home depot to build our very own wooden firetruck.  Next we drove to Medford and went to the open house at the fire station where daddy was. They had an obstacle course and we watched the medic helicopter land.  I even got to sit in the helicopter for a picture. We watched daddy perform an extra cation where he used the jaws of life to save someone from a car. We had to leave as soon as he finished so we could make it to Roseburg on time for Shea's birthday party!  Bella and I slept all the way there and we had a lot of fun at her party. I ate all of my dinner and had cake and ice cream:) mama made Shea a cute hat and matching skirt and she really liked it. We put on our pj's before heading for home. When we got home I had a fever and didn't feel well. We missed church the next morning because I still had a fever. I snuggled on the couch with mama and watched the church service on her Kindle.We read a lot of books and mama loved the snuggling because the only time I like to snuggle is when I'm sick.

Bella
I had lots of fun at kinder gym and even jumped in the foam pit. I liked the jump and landing,  but struggled with getting out so mama had to get in and help.  I really enjoyed our hike behind the house on mama's back, and wearing matching camo with my brother. I like to copy him a lot. I got to collect the eggs from the chicken coup one day and I was so excited to find two, that I clapped my hands together and broke the eggs on accident,  that made me cry. Mama's friend had a sleeping baby in her car seat at home depot,  so I mostly just rocked the seat and kept pointing and saying baby. I did find a hammer that I pounded the table with a few times too. I took a short nap while mama got us In and Out burgers, then woke up and ate when we got to the fire station. After I saw my daddy, I only wanted him to hold me. I had so much fun playing with balloons at Shea's birthday party and was very happy!  I felt fine the next day, so I entertained myself in our play kitchen and building legos.  I have really loved reading books lately and we read my favorites over and over. I also am very good at blowing kisses now:)

A Fun Weekend Adventure!

Jace
Bella and I played with daddy while mama packed and put everything into the jeep for our weekend adventure.  We were going to the enchanted forest and then to a hotel with Grace and auntie Leanne. Grace and I ran in a kids firefighter race too.  Bella and I napped for a while on the drive up and ate peanut butter and honey when we got hungry.  We met our friends Audra, Demian and Aven. We went down the shoe slide a bunch and were on the ferris wheel when auntie Leanne and Grace got there. The rides were really fun then we walked back to the entrance and said goodbye to Audra,  Demian and Aven.  Next Grace, mama and I went on the big roller coaster. It was so fun and we giggled the entire way. We even went again with auntie Leanne before we left and headed to our hotel. We checked in, unloaded our stuff and went for dinner. I had a hamburger and fries that I ordered all by myself. We went back to the hotel and swam in the pool until bedtime. Auntie Leanne and Grace brought me a new book and we read that before bed. It took us a while to settle down and go to sleep.  We had a big race the next morning after eating a big breakfast. We drove to the park for the race and I wore firefighter turnouts so a lot of people took my picture. Grace and I ran the entire 1k without stopping,  I even ran super fast at the very end.  We got a ribbon and a token to ride the carousel. Auntie Leanne ran a race too, so we cheered her on! She got first place and got a prize also.  Grace and I got our faces painted before going for a carousel ride. We ate lunch and gave hugs before we all headed home. I slept most of the way home!

Bella
I had fun at enchanted forest watching the boys play and even went down the slide with mama. I rode in the stroller and took a short nap in there too. Mama thought I felt warm so she checked and I had a fever. I didn't have any other symptoms but my molars are starting to come through. She gave me some medicine, but I didn't eat any dinner. I had some applesauce before I fell asleep that night. I woke up crying a few times in the night.  I enjoyed watching Grace and Jace in their race the next morning. I was a bit fussy for mama on the ride home.

Happy anniversary to daddy and mama!

Jace
Mama brought home more apples and made more sauce after workout on Monday. I knew she was busy, so I played with Bella and held her when she cried. I was a big helper for mama, and I was excited to eat fresh applesauce for a snack! Mama worked on Tuesday and I had fun with my friends at grandma's house. On Wednesday after nap, we headed back to Roseburg for three whole days with papa and grandma. We took them for dinner first, then daddy and mama left for a fun anniversary trip. I was excited to stay at grandma's, and had lots of fun. I played with cars and animals while my friends were at school. I rode my bike a bunch in their driveway, and can go super fast now. Papa went hunting and grandma didn't feel well on Friday, so I got to watch a movie. Grandma took us to Hayes' birthday party on Saturday. He had a basketball party and we played and had so much fun we didn't even want to stop to eat. Daddy and mama came while we were having lunch. They stayed for cake and then we headed for home. They told us they had lots of fun and they each got an inflatable paddle board. I'm excited to go with them sometime! I got a prize at church for memorizing a verse from the bible and then had a fun day at home after church. Mama worked on Tuesday and daddy left for a biking trip Wednesday with his buddies. We went to mama's workout, kinder gym and story time and had a fun week. They read about pirates at the library and then I made my very own pirate hat. Mama did some sewing, we baked muffins and we had a tea party. Daddy came home on Friday night after we went to bed. It is starting to get dark earlier and mama decorated the house for fall. The leaves are falling, but the weather is still pretty warm.

Bella
I could eat applesauce at every meal, I love it! I have been pretty brave at kinder gym and go play with other kids. I climb the mats and crawl under them too. I was a good girl for grandma, but I woke up early every day. I had fun playing and throwing all of the basketballs at the party on Saturday. I was the smallest kiddo, but still had lots of fun😀.  I was super excited to see daddy when he and mama showed up, and never left his lap the rest of the time. I'm getting to be quite the daddy's girl lately. If he is home, I want to be with him at all times. When he goes outside without me, I sit by the door and cry😧. I loved my first real tea party that we had. I spilled my tea of course, but the muffins were yummy. I'm starting to say a few more words, but like to scream real loud when things don't go my way!