Trick or Treat '09

On Saturday night we took the kids around to a few houses for Halloween this year (Jeff & the kids walked while I waddled like a large pregnant duck-beast). Gray and Ella were both knights in shining armor (Ella was Joan of Arc, of course). I do have to say, though they were the cutest little knights, I am so glad for spooky Halloween to be over with! After trick-or-treating the kids enjoyed picking through their bags and enjoying a treat before bed. And yes, Mommy & Daddy enjoyed some of their treats before bed as well.

Child's Play

The other day Gray had his buddy, Carter, over to play. It's amazing how much they love playing trains together! Who knew what a hit Thomas the Train would be!
Ella loves to play too. She even has her own girl trains, "Lady" and "Emily". Too cute.

Pomegranates, Anyone?

On Friday the kids and I enjoyed dissecting a pomegranate together. The kids LOVED to eat the juicy seeds. I had hopes of serving the delectable, little seedy fruit with dinner, but Ella & Gray had other plans. While Gray got Ella a spoon, Ella climbed up onto the bar stool and served both herself and her brother healthy spoonfuls of their new favorite treat. When I told her that we needed to save some for dinner, she said, "But Mommy, they are so good for us and we're getting powerful". Yes indeed, mighty little one; yes indeed.