Trick or Treating (Marion)

After leaving the hospital, we stopped to pick up some pizza.  The kids all piled in the van to watch a movie while we waited.

Ready to trick or treat!

Cousin camp out in the basement.  Will they ever fall asleep?

Well, three out of the five fell asleep down here.

Cade Steven Broadston

 

I have to fight these two boys to hold my one day old nephew!  They love babies as much as their Momma!

The newest member of our family.  We can't wait to watch you grow and soon run and play with us!

Last Soccer Match of the Season

Don't mind Emily and Emery making lots of noise in the background.  This video is fun to watch the big guys play soccer.

Aiden showing off a few of his soccer skills.

Coach James talking to the boys about their great season.

Team photo.

Moments later.....

Can't possibly end a season without making a pyramid!

Halloween Party

 

I'm the other parent who showed up to help with the Halloween party.  Emery sure liked the special snack.

Class photo.  Don't the kids look great!

Pumpkin Decorating

Decorating pumpkins with the Quandts.

Emery had to show Hayden how to play a game.

Spirits In The Garden

We headed up to Reiman for Spirits in the Garden.  They have several crafts to make.

The boys loved the live birds they had to see.

This trick or treat location made you climb up to the top of the tree house and back down to get a piece of candy.

The boys had a great time.

Happy birthday, Aiden - Ames Style

  

These boys. They have so much fun and they love running around outside.  We headed up to Ames this morning to celebrate Aiden's birthday!

 

One kid doing pull ups and one kid relaxed.

Emery always knows how to make smile for the camera.

Family selfie!

Not the greatest of pictures, but Aiden had a great time celebrating his birthday in Ames.

Gamer

I think we've created a gaming monster!  This kid wants to play Pandemic Legacy with us.

After Soccer

 

This is the kind of shenanigans that happen after a soccer match.  Obviously, the kids don't use enough energy to play soccer that they can wrestle and make pyramids afterwards.

School Lunch

 

Emery decided to have lunch with his brothers again today.

Obviously, lunch can be overwhelming.

Sky Zone Birthday Party

The cupcakes are ready for Aiden's birthday party.

The kids had a great time playing dodge ball.

 

Pizza and cupcakes were a hit.

The kids all opened packs of Pokemon cards and had to show everyone which cards they got!  The party was a hit!

Jester Park Preschool Field Trip

 

This morning, the 3 year old preschoolers went on a field trip to Jester Park.  Here, the kids are measuring how many kids it takes to go around this REALLY big tree!

Here they are checking out how big this little tree is.

Getting ready to throw leaves!

Emery was thrilled that Mommy went on his school field trip.

A class picture by a large fallen tree.

 

All smiles!

Playing in the sand.

Emery's good friend Hayden also got to come on this field trip!

Water Balloons

 

Water balloons in October, yes, please!