Happy Halloween!

This is my buddy, Andrew. He let me tag along for trick-or-treating. He's only 4, and he's already achieved the rank of Jedi master.

I had so much fun with mommy and daddy. I didn't even mind wearing the outfit. In fact, I kept it on most of the night.

This is my mommy and I snuggling up to keep warm. Mommy taught me how to knock on doors and say "thank you" when people gave me candy.

I loved trick-or-treating. Mommy and daddy kept emptying my bucket, so I could fill it again and again!

Here's daddy with Obi-won and Princess Leia. Obi-won kept using his Jedi mind tricks to have people give Andrew and I more candy. Thanks Obi-won...you were my only hope.

Halloween Fun!

Mom and I went to the library for a Halloween Story time. I was so glad to see Paige and Ryan there too. They are my good friends. We went trick-or-treating to the different desks in the library. I got a lot of goodies. I didn't want to wear my costume, so Mommy put me in this cute pumpkin shirt and bow.

This is my VERY GOOD friend Allison. She is so much fun to play with. Allison and her sister Maddy come over every Monday while their parents study the bible with Mommy and Daddy. I love Mondays now.. and I love Allison and Maddy!! After a long discussion, I decided to make my pumpkin a "HAPPY" pumpkin. I really liked helping Mommy clean out the pumpkin and carve out his face. Grandma was so proud of my carving that I had to get a picture with her and my pumpkin!

I met someone famous!!

This past weekend Mom and I headed to the Huntley Library to see my friend Curious George. He was so nice and friendly. Mom and I decided to get our picture taken with him. Mom wanted me to get a picture of me sitting on his lap, but I thought mom would like to be in on it too... So I insisted that she join me in this picture..

Tessa's Birthday Part 2

We had so much fun in Olsonville. Aunt Brooke made a beautiful Care bear cake and I couldn't feel more special. Being 2 take a lot more responsibility. You have to be cute all the time. Grandma and Grandpa were so much fun. I loved playing with my cousins too. As you can see by the pictures, this past weekend was a blast. I can't wait to see everyone again at Thanksgiving.

Tessa's 2nd Birthday (part 1)

I had a wonderful birthday with the Anderson's. I got so many nice things and really enjoyed playing with my cousins. Grandma Anderson made a Care Bear Cake for me. It was delicious. I love birthday cake! Here are a few pictures of me during the party!

Updates

Mommy and I had to get our picture taken tonight because we are both hitting milestones in our lives. Mommy is 6 months pregnant and I am going to be 2 years old in 2 weeks. Daddy takes pictures of mommy every week to chart Mommy's growth.. This week I snuck in and got my picture too. I think I have the hang of this.. shirt up and smile. =) I think my belly looks better than mommy's belly.

I got to go with Mommy to the doctors this time so I know exactly what is going on. Mommy is measuring a little bigger, which may mean that she may have the baby a week or two earlier.. She hasn't gotten much bigger on the outside, but she is measuring a little over 25 weeks now. I got to go with her to get weighed.. they said she only gained one pound. Wow.. so far she has gained almost ten pounds. That is the same she gained with me at 6 months. The baby's heart rate was so fast, but the doctor assured me it sounded perfect. Then they gave Mommy some Orange juice to drink the next time she goes to the doctors. Mommy seemed happy, I think it is because her favorite color is orange. Dr. Pines was very nice to me and I even got to sit up on the bed with Mommy.

Here is our picture.. Doesn't Mommy look pretty?

Punkin Pickin'

We took Tessa to pick out her pumpkin this year. She had a lot of fun. We found three perfect pumpkins to decorate our house with. Tessa called them corn for a while. Finallly, we have convinced her that they are indeed pumpkins. She still is calling them corn punkins. Well, she is close.

Gymnastics

On my way to Gymnastics I decided to sing you all one of my favorite songs.

Jesus Loves Me

Gymnastics is so much fun.

Here I am doing a back roll into a BIG pit.

Ms. Jennie helped me do a somersault on the balance beam.

My first attempt at the rings. By my second time I was hanging on a lot better.

Side walking on the balance beam. Now I can do it with out even holding on to Mommy. My first time I had to make sure she was paying attention.

Our new little girl

This is a picture of my baby sister. She is minus four months old and counting.. I can't wait to meet her!

New Basement - Before and After

Tessa decided she's going to be a real estate agent when she grows up. Here she is giving a tour of our newly finished basement.

Shapes

In the last month, Tessa has really begun to talk a lot more. She loves to sing her ABC's, count to 10, and has even bring practicing her shapes. We can't believe our baby girl is growing up...and she's not even 2 yet!

Nathan, Jenoa, and Asher came to our house!!!

We had so much fun with Uncle Nathan, Aunt Jenoa, and Asher. I miss Asher already. He was so much fun. We went to a splash park, played in lots of water and had a picnic there. One of the last things we did was help Daddy and Uncle Nathan paint the basement. I miss Asher so much, but I love him so much!! I can't wait to meet new Baby Ellie when she arrives.

Puppy update

The puppies are doing great. They are walking around, learning how to bark, and playing with their siblings. They turn three weeks on Sunday. They are so much fun and Tessa loves them.

The Olson's visited for Mommy's Baptism

We had a real nice visit with Grandma, Grandpa, Brandon and Hannah. We went mini golfing and I really liked keeping score.
Grandma got the best score.. Check our her technique.

Here I am preparing my next shot!

Here I am keeping score. I actually call it coloring.

Mommy and I did a lot of thinking on this next shot. I was planning my strokes.

Right before Mommy shared her testimony.

Mommy sharing her story. I am so proud of her.

Preparing to get baptized in a lake in Barrington.

She did it!!

Here I am posing for the camera the way mommy does every week to monitor the growth of her pregnancy.

Pokey little puppy!!

New pictures of the puppies (2 days old)


Tivoli had her litter Sunday at 1AM. She did super. The puppies all went for their first check up and the doctor said they all are healthy.. Then they had their dew claws removed which made them a little sad, but they were back to normal in seconds. Momma and puppies are doing very well.. All together we have 4 yellow (2 girls 2 boys) and 4 black (1 girl 3 boys)