Parent Quotables

There are things we always say to our kids (and hear others say to theirs). And then there are things we say that make me wonder if we are unique in this or if anyone else says off-the-wall things also! Today has been one of those seemingly unique days, so I thought I would document it for all the world to see!

The Usual:
-Stop right there!
-That's hot- don't touch!
-Where are you?
-Please don't hit your sister.
-Where did you leave your other sock?
-Go turn off your bedroom light.


The Carpenter's House:
-Logan, go put your pants back on.
-Annalise, stop eating the crayons!
-Where's Violet?
-Knock, knock?
-If you touch any of those presents under the tree, I will return all your Christmas gifts.
-Annalise, stop eating Logan's toys!
-Where did that come from?
-How did you THINK that would turn out?
-No, you may not use your sister for a target.
-Annalise, stop eating out of the trashcan!
-If you continue to act like that, I am going to ground you. How long? For LIFE!
-How did you get up there?
-How did you get that in your nose?
-And that was a good idea, because....?

I like to pretend that we are normal. Maybe it is just a mental game I have to play in order to keep my sanity. I mean, really, doesn't every little boy run around in their underwear, rainboots, and carry a battle axe? And aren't most adorable, sweet little girls also human garbage disposals? And don't all moms give outrageous, extremely outlandish threats? Please don't tell me otherwise. I enjoy living in my delusional little bubble.

Halloween- Pt 2

On Friday before Halloween we had our Fall Fun Party at church. The kids had so much fun! Once we were in the doors, Chloe and Logan took off to play! And THANK YOU, DAD for the Wonder Woman costume! Chloe was in heaven!!!! Chloe and Logan got to focus on playing games and the inflatables since we said we would take them trick-or-treating on Sunday. I'm pretty sure they still ate more than their share of candy on Friday. Annalise, however, got a taste of the candy and turned into this sugar monster. As soon as my back was turned she would sweet talk candy out of someone- or just help herself to their buckets!


And then on Sunday, we let the kids wear their costumes again to church! They were so excited and thought it was the coolest thing ever :)
Our young adults (just the guys) thought it would be funny to all show up to church as Jesus- at both the North and South locations!
Sunday night we went to Treats on Main St. The Mill Creek Town Center businesses all set up tables or booths and hand out candy. The kids loved it despite the cold. There were about two thousand people this year!

Logan at the Fire truckAnnalise, Logan, Chloe and our friend Blake

Costumes- Pt 1

My pink pirate and Optimus Prime

... and don't forget Wonder Woman!

FINALLY!!!!

It always brings happiness to my heart when I can put my little girls' hair in pigtails! Every once in a while Chloe still lets me. And Annalise finally has long enough hair to do hers!!!!! Ahhh... so content ;)

Jump Zone

I took the kids to Jump Zone a couple week ago. They had so much fun!!!! It's a warehouse filled with giant inflatables. Once I uploaded my photos I realized I didn't get any of Logan. But hopefully one of the other mom's got him in their photos.