DD no more and crafts galore!

Well, it has been a while and if you know the word DD you know why it has been a while. Kohen calls his pacifier DD because that was the shortened term from Kaleb's "Dupdy". I have no idea where they came up with these, but Mat and I were tired of it controlling our lives and now...we are paying for it. Often no naps and later bed times, BUT we are HOPING to win this war! It has been since last Sunday and we'll keep you posted :)! (Yells from Kohen in the background as I type.)
Kaleb loves to play on the computer and he even lets Kohen help him out. I think they know more than I do about them. Kaleb is also doing really well at reading. He refuses to believe that there is anything that he can't read, which is great until you are trying to be sneaky (i.e. Christmas presents) I told Mat he should have let me teach him more French and German.

Kohen has begun doing this face (pictured above) when he is in trouble or wants something. It makes us laugh and he loves the reaction. How can you resist???

Aunt Buddy and Uncle TJ came for the weekend and we had a lot of fun hanging out, playing games, shopping and we even had an extended family movie night.
We started our Christmas crafts, the boys do really well at making "sumpin'" as Kohen says. They should...we do them all the time now. If there weren't child labor laws, we might be financing our next home with the things they make!
Mat brought the kitchen set back from a trip to our house and they were so excited to have one more thing that they haven't played with in a while. There is a video clip...you'll have to check it out.
So it sounds as though I am really domesticating the boys...I am just refining their softer sides so that when they are future STEELERS, they will be well rounded men!
'Til next time-- Love you all!

Lots to do!

Aunt Buddy and Uncle TJ came to visit us after Grandma left and while they were here we went to visit Bloomsburg University, Buddy may be going to be an audiologist next year. We stopped by the park and of course had a house to look at on the way home!!!! It seems like our calendar is always full... it is good because we are getting involved, but a little tiring too! Today we have nothing planned. The boys have colds and Kohen is getting all of his two-year molars. OUCH! So a lazy day seems perfect.

Mat and I went out on the town last night (for about two whole hours!) and the boys had their FIRST babysitter...sad isn't it that we waited this long...they were so excited. Things went well so we'll plan some more Mom and Dad time now.

Hard to believe November is here already! Hope all are well:)!

Trick-or-treating

We missed not being able to trick-or-treat in our old neighborhood, but the boys still had a lot of fun! They had the routine down quickly and got to see the firetruck pictured up close...Koey kept saying "I don't like it!" Grandma Miller was out to visit for a couple of days and so that was fun! She got to see Kaleb's school and watch him in the Halloween parade. The cowboy costumes worked out well. Moms fingers will heal eventually. :)

I hope everyone had fun!