Monster Party

We went to a Monster Party this weekend.  The kids all got gobbled up by this cute green monster.

So cute!

There were all kinds of props for pictures.  Emma's monster face...

Olivia's monster face...

And Marcus's monster face!

There was even a monster Jump House!!!

That was a hit with all the kids of course.

Marcus couldn't stay away...I think he jumped the entire party!  He was worn out!

The take home bags had monster faces glued to them.  After dinner the kids were playing with them and I turned around to find this cute little monster...how clever!  Happy 2nd Birthday to Hunter (sorry I didn't get any pictures of the birthday boy...I only had my phone and it quit taking pictures after the few I did get...as a result I'll be heading to the phone store today to see where my phone camera went???)

Oktoberfest

The girls go to the YMCA program after school this year.  It's held at their school, but today the kids were all bused to the actual YMCA for Oktoberfest.  I picked Marcus up from daycare and we headed over to get the girls.  When we arrived, their party hadn't even started.  They were waiting patiently for all the fun.



They both got really sad when I got there; they thought they had to go home.  I assured them that we would stay for the fun...so they were all smiles.

They lined the kids up and then they got to go through craft and snack tables.  They made ghosts, scarecrows, pumpkins...it was great!

The snack tables were crafty too.  They all enjoyed making Oreo Spiders.

Too cute...pretzels for legs...they all did a great job!

I even let them eat it!

They had a ton of sugar (right before dinner!) and a ton of fun.

Emma even got some "blood" to drink...it was really red punch but she thought it was cool.  They even had rings frozen in ice cubes in the punch.  So far I've been really impressed with the Y program.  I think it was a good move for the kids.  Makes me feel a lot better about my decision to go back to full-time this year.  Can't wait to see what else they do this year!

Sneak Peak

The girls had a party to go to tonight that required costumes.  So last night we went and got some.  Olivia knew what she wanted to be as always...



A Super Hero.  (NOT Batgirl!)  She is very serious about it...she does not want to be called Batgirl and believe me she'll let you know about it if you do call her that! 

We looked through the ads this weekend and Marcus saw the Ninja costumes and just had to have one!  We actually found one in his size...pretty cute...don't you love the pose.

Emma started out wanting to be a witch, then she saw Strawberry Shortcake.  Unfortunately Strawberry Shortcake did not come in her size so she decided on the witch.  She said she loved this though...it even lights up!

Overall, I think they ended up to be pretty cute!  I have given up on doing themes with these three...they never go for it..they are very much individuals.  Guess that's a good thing!

Little Hunter

Marc took Marcus spotting on Friday.  He wore him out, but Marcus didn't care.  He was so excited to go and he didn't stop talking about it all weekend.  Since I wasn't there Friday, I didn't get any photos, but this morning Marc took Marcus out in our field to hunt deer.  I got to capture a few father/son moments...priceless...enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Little Builder

I caught Olivia building the other night...something she does on a regular basis.  This particular structure was the mall parking garage.  She built ramps and different levels...it looked just like a parking garage.  After it was finished, she went down to Marcus' room and got his match box cars and had them parked all around.  She would not let Marcus play with it however, she was a little worried he would destroy it...probably a valid concern in this household.  Great Job Olivia!

Marcus and Urgent Care

Sadly, as we were cooking up our catch of the day at Raymond's house, Marcus decided to climb up his deck steps and proceed to miss a step and land directly on his chin...it was wide open so we got to visit North Bend's Urgent Care.  Marcus was a little scared at first, but the doctors were amazing and put him at ease.  The first bonus was Shrek was playing on the TV so that kept Marcus nicely distracted.

He was very brave as he waited for the topical numbing ointment to do it's thing.  He said it stung a little and wasn't too sure...but the doctors had another surprise to help him keep his mind off the stinging...

An Otter Pop!  Gotta love that!  Marcus even got to pick the color.  YUM! 

I was so proud of Marcus.  He had to have 2 sets of shots that they put all over his chin.  He was so brave, even the doctors said he did amazing for his age.  He freaked out a little when they were doing the stitches; we discovered if we didn't cover his eyes and just let him see, he did awesome!  I held down his arms but he really didn't fight me.  Marc held his legs.  He got one stitch inside his chin and six stitches outside.  I did well too...I held it together for my poor little baby...until that last stitch.

Opps...I was looking down at Marcus when the room started to spin, my stomach started to hurt and I broke out into a cold sweat...I simply stepped back, whispered to Marc to hold Marcus' hands and I collapsed in the big chair that was behind me.  The doctors finished the last stitch on Marcus and then tended to me.  I had to sniff ammonia and hold my feet up until the color came back into my face.  I was so embarrassed!  Plus I felt bad that Marcus wanted me and I wasn't able to be there for him...how horrible!  They wouldn't let us go for 1/2 hour after that and made me drink a Gatorade too.  I have to say, I did love this urgent care.  The doctors made Marcus feel so comfortable and didn't make me feel too bad either.  They even told me that most Moms react that way and they were going to be impressed if I hadn't...I'm still so embarrassed though...normally I'm tougher than that! 

Silvers

We headed to Seattle to catch some Silvers this weekend.

Olivia LOVES salmon!  It's her favorite.  She watched the pole like a hawk...she was ready for some fish!

Emma helped Daddy keep the boat under control as we went back and forth trying to catch some Silvers.

Yep...it was COLD!  Brr...we must be crazy!  The wind was blowing hard. 

The kids tried to warm up down below in the boat after a couple of hours of no fish. 

Then..."FISH ON!"...we caught one!  Marc reeled it in and Raymond grabbed it with his net!  Yay!  Success at last!

Olivia was a happy girl..."Let's catch more!" she says.

Marcus was a happy boy too, he also loves salmon.

Emma doesn't care much for fish, but she does love the boat.  She did get a little sea sick though, unfortunately she's a little too much like her mommy.

But she puts on a cute face for the camera.  She was much better on the top of the boat vs. underneath.

After a few more hours, Emma kept checking the fish finder...any fish out there Emma?

We went up to the front of the boat for something to do.  We just ended up playing with the camera...Mommy Kids photo!

Emma wanted a picture with just her and mommy...the two sea sick gals!

Then in order of age...Olivia is first born...

Then 2 minutes later, Emma was born...

18 months later Marcus came along...man I love these kids!

Well, we only caught one fish after waking up at 5:30am, getting on the water by 7am and fishing until 1:30pm.  Marcus still thought it was pretty cool.

Oergel Family Fish! 

That will be good eatin'.

While Raymond and Marc washed the boat, the kids and I walked around the marina.  It was an amazing day; we all had a great time on the boat!