Nick and I took a break from the kids to go to Puerto Rico! We took a rain forest tour and hiked up a river. We repelled down an 80ft waterfall and took three zip lines to get back. It was a lot of fun. We decided that we needed to do a harder hike on our own. We hiked 2 miles deep into the rain forest and found some secluded waterfalls.

We spent some time in Old San Juan, explored a castle, snorkeled for seashells and found a deserted beach. It was nice to have a break and spend alone time with each other, but I am happy to be back home with my family!

Halloween

The day started out with Franken Toast (french toast dyed green with whip cream and raspberry jelly). Then we headed over to the church to participate in the trunk-or-treat. My friend Shantell bought the cany and we decorated our trunk.

It was such a nice night last night! Not too cold and so much fun. Sienna was dressed as a zoo keeper, Marseille was a giraffe and Tallinn was a monkey. I was a tiger and daddy was supposed to be a bunny but he found a mask that he felt more comfortable wearing.

Sienna and Marseille had a great time. Marseille really got it this year, she didn't slow down all night. Sienna fell asleep in the wagon!

Hope everyone's Halloween was a great as ours. I love my little family so much!

Nick's Birthday

For Nick's birthday this year we decided to be a little silly. We went to Chuck E Cheese's! We had fun, the pizza was good a little pricey but yummy. Ian and Jack were reluctant to come but I know they had a good time.

My favorite part was watching the girls on the rollercoaster ride! It wasn't a real rollercoaster, it just went up and down with the screen. They always put their arms up in the car when we go down a hill.

Here's Tallinn's favorite face to make lately. I think he's just sucking on his lips, but it sure is funny!

Sienna had her first day of her second year of preschool on Wednesday! She now goes three times a week instead of two. Marseille definitely missed her big sister, but it gives me time to just spoil her while Tallinn sleeps.

Sienna is in the advanced class this year. We've been working on trying to sound out her words and soon she'll be able to read to her siblings.

I really love her preschool. The Little Learner's Academy has done great things with Sienna's attention span. She's learned to listen to directions a lot better.

The first day Sienna didn't even want me to walk her in! She told me "Just drop me off mommy, I've done this before." My heart was so full of pride and sorrow at the same time. I still walked her in though!

Bye Bye Summer

This was so much fun! Big water slide and sprinkler's under the trampoline. Good Times.

It sure has been a long summer and I'm so excited to bust out the Fall decorations! I've been pretty busy with three little ones to take care of. We had a fantastic birthday for the girls. We've been fishing and camping, going to the water park. What a great summer.

Sienna fell asleep out on the boat. Marseille caught her first fish. She walked around the campground showing everyone how she "caught fish at Fishlake." She's hilarious!

Here is our new swingset!!! Yes, our lawn looks bad but it always had :( The girls are loving it though. The slide is a little too fast for Marseille but she'll get used to it.

It took Nick, George (Nick's father), and Jack (our uncle) 2 1/2 days to build. Three hours alone to sort the bolts and standard NUTS. HA HA HA.