Maggie & Layla

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Halloween is finally over we started celebrating last Thursday, and I took this picture that night before the Hartland Business Trick or Treat. It was the only one I could even get them in together. On Friday we went to Midwest Twisters for a Halloween Carnival. I have a couple of pictures from there but it was hard to take them with it being so dark.

We really celebrated Halloween on Saturday, we walked in the Oconomowoc Parade with friends from Mom and Tots and then went to Luanne’s and Lucie’s to do some Trick or Treating. What a chore that was, Maggie was the slowest walker ever, but it was fun. We decided not to venture out tonight for Hartland’s Trick or Treat time. Maggie has a cold and seemed more excited about people coming to our house and giving them candy, unfortunately not many people came though. I think if I tried to put Layla in the Bumble Bee again she would have thrown a huge fit. Maggie did answer the door in her Lady Bug.

I have added some other fun pictures from the last few weeks. Hope everyone had a great Halloween!

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Well I’ve been trying to take more pictures for everyone. As you can see I tried to pose the girls for nice shots but the best ones are of course when they either playing or not paying attention.

We had a great weekend Justin and I actually went out to dinner on Friday and Saturday. Which was wonderful!! Sunday night I went to my friend Jamie’s house to have a fun moms night in. It was a lot of fun, there are 5 moms who are expecting babies in the next 6 months so we did some fun baby shower things. We have such a fun group of moms I am so happy to have them. And of course it helps that Maggie has fun with the other kids and likes to go to the playdates.

This week we will start Halloween on Thursday with a business T or T in Hartland, then a Halloween Party Friday with Moms and Tots, and Friday night at Midwest Twisters for a Carnival, and a Parade on Saturday. And that is only the beginning we will have more for Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

We will take lots of pictures.

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Here are some new pictures of the girls just hanging out at home. Maggie was showing Layla all the shapes.

We have not been doing much this week, Saturday I took the girls shopping. Maggie finally got some warmer clothes that fit her. The new stroller has made it much easier to do these things. We are getting ready for Halloween we have lots of fun things to dress up for. Layla still needs a costume and you will have to wait to see pictures for Maggie’s. She loves it and asks to wear it everyday. Trick or treating will be a lot of fun this year.

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Sorry it took so long to get these up. Layla has been doing great with her cereal she is definitely a good eater. We have tried some squash this week and she is not to sure about that. Today she decided to put a Cheerio in her mouth and just like her sister she gagged on it for awhile.

Maggie is getting over a stomach flu so it was been a long couple of days for her but I think we are over it and hoping that Layla will not get it.

Monday we have our 1st trip to our Doctor I was really looking forward to seeing how much weight Maggie had gained. This summer she seemed as if she has grown so much, but I think we now lost a few pounds. Layla has had no trouble with weight although she seems to keep getting longer and not much thicker.

We hired a new babysitter for a couple of hours a week so I can get work done on Leotard Crazy and so far it has been great! Maggie really seems to like her of course Layla has given her a hard time, but she is still getting used to someone else feeding her. Hopefully she will be totally on the bottle by next month! She is pickier than Maggie was since she has hardly gotten bottles over the last 6 months.

I think that catches everyone up on what we have been up to- we will get some new pictures outside as the leaves change. I am so happy to see that again!

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We had a great time today Celebrating Jamie, Lucie and Drew’s Birthday!! Maggie got to play at the park and then eat cake and pizza with her friends, and Layla of course just hung out. We had such a great time- Thank you Kelly and Luanne!

Layla is growing so much and starting to laugh a lot more, still not much rolling around though. She doesn’t have much of an interest in playing on the floor unless of course Maggie and I are down there with her. She is a new phase of separation anxiety- if you leave the room she starts screaming. Its funny because if she is in the stroller at the park where she can’t see anyone she is fine.

Maggie starts gymnastics tomorrow!! Her and her friend Addyson will be doing class together, and I’m not sure if Mommy or Daddy will get to do it with her. I think I’m gonna be teaching some classes on Thur. mornings but I’m not sure what time yet- I guess I’ll find out tomorrow. I’m excited to get back in the gym.

Have a great weekend and enjoy the pictures!

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Maggie wanted to share pictures of all of her new friends. Our Playgroup had a Christmas in August celebration last week and I tried to get some pictures but of course that was tough since these guys don’t sit still long enough for a picture. We have been having a great time and meeting lots of new friends. I would just like to thank all the moms we have met for making our transition to WI so much easier. You guys are an awesome group of woman! I will start bringing the camera to more of our events. I’m sorry I didn’t add names to the pictures but I didn’t want to spell anyones name wrong, I will add them in later.

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Here are some pictures I took of Layla back in June and I’m not sure why I never put them on. But going through our pictures I found them and couldn’t resist especially the one with her tongue sticking out. She is getting so big- she now rolls over both ways when she feels like it. And will laugh but definitely makes you work for it.

The excitement of the big girl bed has worn off for Maggie, so at least once a night she makes a trip into our room- I’m still trying to figure out if she is really awake. During the week she sleeps till around 8, but for some reason on the weekends she comes in at 6! It is definitely what we deserve she spoiled us in the old house sleeping in till 10 some weekends. She is not a big fan of Thunder and Lightning either, we know she is coming in once that starts. Other than that she is doing great. We have been lucky enough to find a great playgroup that we have been enjoying. It is great for all of us! Gymnastics starts up again for her in a couple of weeks and hopefully some music classes- we’ll see.