PoochiePrints Did It AGAIN

When it came to creating our "new address" cards we ofcourse went straight to PoochiePrints, as we do for all paper projects, birth announcements, christmas cards, birthday invitations, etc and they blew us out of the water.  

Stacey did a hand sketch of our new house for an extra custom, personal point of view.  

WE LOVE IT!!!

And i could not be a bigger fan of PoochiePrints and her creative genius, so i highly encourage you look her up and use her services on your next big project - www.poochieprints.com

I can hardly wait to work with her again soon on this year's Christmas card!

Runaway Puddle Jumper

We have a runaway puddle jumper today!

I DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Makenna's comprehension has been almost complete for a long while now but her speech is starting to catch up which is always fun to watch and hear!

I DOOOOOOOOO!!!! is one of her fave enthusiastic responses at the moment! 

Lincoln Park Zoo

We decided to take advantage of our last days outside and hit the Lincoln Park Zoo with the Baby's.  What a show these animals put on despite the chilly temps.  

This was a friendly and seemingly hungry black bear!

Inside the Ape House i asked Kellan to look as mad as the Gorilla and this was his attempt.  So funny!

 Lil Sully was OBSESSED with the Gorillas and i have to say i was too!

 The captive audience - all 4 munchkins - 2 sets of twins according to RJ Grunts!

HI TURTLE!!! Makenna's speech has really taken off and it's SO CUTE to hear that little voice!

Lions and Tigers and Black Bears UP CLOSE - Ohh MY!

Sea Otters - what M you're kind of scared of this cute little playful guy but not the big black bear?! Apparently we need to sit down and review some safety rules :)

Cool Monkey Canopy for KIDS! Kellan loved it!

I've Changed....Suburbssssssssssss

Ok fine so I didn't got to Lowes and Home Depot seeking entertainment, really it was for front planter urns so we can deck the halls for Christmas, but we did end up walking into a delightful winter wonderland. The kids were obsessed with the trees, lights, ornaments, toys, etc.

 And I was obsessed with this double car cart deal which kept 2 kids contained and happy - hallelujah!

Total bill $10 - score one for mommy only one little sing-a-long Christmas carole Mickey snow globe!

Another Visit To Wagner Farms

We paid another visit to Wagner Farms with the Damon's and McCaffrey's and had a blast!  The only hitch was it was a little chilly so after visiting the animals and running the fields we found shelter inside the barn and played on this weird looking black key board thing (that is not a touch screen), sorted chicken eggs, milked cows, ran our own farmer's market out of the wagon etc.  What fun and lots of good learning!

A Fun Fall Day With The Harris's

Planting Apple Orchards On Orchard Lane!

 Having a kids only dinner party at the Kenilworth Choo Choo Train Park

Faster chauffeur faster - ha!

One More Classic Halloween VIdeo

Miss Pea busting a moveeeeeeee

Ladybug Girl & Our Brave Fighter Pilot

Ladybug Girl!

 2 treat bags are more fun!!!

 Tricks or Treats!!!

 I'm pooped!

 LOVE THIS ONE!

 2 Fliers ready to takeoff!

Don't mind if i do!

 Watch and learn little bug...let your big brother show you how it's done! 

Sometimes we have to get aggressive and ring the bell!

 This is FUN to do together! HUGS!

 Surprisingly the kiddos liked handing out candy as much as receiving it and loved talking to all the kids and seeing their costumes. 

 Rare acts of sharing and kindess from big bro to lil sis! I LIKE IT!

 Wait...or not..

 Little first fight

 And luckily a peaceful ending...he even hand fed her - hilarious!

 Lil bug on her favorite little perfectly sized stair perch!

 Who had fun today? WE DIDDDDDDD!!!!

 And a pic from Baby's family Halloween party the weekend prior.  So many cute kids and costumes!!! 

Happy First Halloween In The YELLOW HOUSE

Our first Halloween was a HIT in the yellow house.  We actually got tons of trick or treaters and had a blast being out and about on a festive fun costume packed suburban street/neighborhood!

We'll start with videos and then I'll post some pix!

Tricks or Treats for:

Ladybug Girl

& 

Our fighter pilot "Ice Man" 

Kellan wasn't into this or anything this year...hilarious...it all clicked this year how much fun it is to get so much loot!  He was clearly sprinting ahead the whole time to keep up with the gaggle of girls a few houses ahead....lady killer!!

Little skeletons on a sugar high at the end of the night jamming to K's FAVE song Gundam Style!!!

Lindsay The GREAT

Have I bragged enough about my sisters natural mothering abilities?  She is literally AMAZING with children and generously came over and watched all 5 kiddos the other day while Dan was out of town. Here they are all 5 Wood grandkids in their glory cozy on the couch with Miss Mary Poppins! 

Lindsay you are THE BEST!

Stick A Fork In Me

As the saying goes....stick a fork in ME!

Makenna's new move at the dinner table is to stick forks into her belly repeatedly...otherwise known as stabbing yourself...is my cooking that bad these days or is my company that painful?! THAD :)

Introducing TAYLOR AND JESSICA WOOD

And the most EXCITING and JOYOUS event since the move has without a doubt been my little brother getting hitched to his gorgeous bride Jess!!!

 It's Official!!!

 Look at the gorgeous happy couple!

We LOVE you!!

Little flower girl

 Little ring bearer

 Damn i look good in a tux..eat your heart out ladies

 Going down.....the cocktail lounge please

 Something out of Eloise - Pretty cute Miss Pea!

 Parked herself on the ground in the middle of cocktail hour, grabbed a book and started reading.  Must be Dan's child not mine....mine would be enjoying a drink! 

 The 5 Wood grandchildren all dressed up at Fourth Pres for the ceremony!

 Sweet Miss Pea!

 Lady killer