Happy Halloween!

Here are the boys in their costumes:

What is Alex supposed to be, you ask? A train conductor...but he threw a huge fit when I tried to put it on...so I guess no trick or treating for him tonight. He did wear the outfit once last week, but I failed to get a picture of him in it. Maybe one day....

wohoo! my first tag!

Angie gave me my first tag, so I guess I had better do it!

1. I have 3 drafts in the making, hopefully I can get these done and posted soon, I know you are all dying to know what's been going on here lately ;)

2. Carter is going to wear the cutest crocheted pants for Halloween that a friend made me, I can't wait to show them off!

3. I loved going camping when I was a kid at Cass Lake and Potato Lake in MN, I hope this is something we can do with our kids soon!

4. I should be playing with Alex, but he is being so nice and quiet watching Imagination Movers while Carter is napping, that I don't want to bother him (oh yeah...I heart Imagination Movers!)

5. I wasn't a fan of chocolate until I got pregnant with Alex, now I don't know how I survived so long without it.

6. I am kicking my husband's butt in our Fantasy Football league...and my team name is Hotpants&bnanahamocs.

7. I wanted to be a marine biologist on the ocean when I was a kid...seemed fitting since I grew up in North Dakota, eh?

Hopefully I didn't bore you to death! Here are the people I am gonna tag:

Stephanie
Bobbie
Natalie
Lauren

That was fun Angie, thanks! :)

Visit from the Applegren side!

Last week my mom, dad, sister, and neice came to visit from good ol' North Dakota. It was a short visit, but I enjoyed every single moment!

Alex and Lily were best friends within minutes of seeing each other again, he even showed her his cool moves:

We even had a 'Wally World' moment searching for a pumpkin patch that was closed this year...I knew I should've called a head of time! But we did get some pretty good pictures of the kids at a Walmart setup...yes, it's true...we've been 'Altusized' (like the propane tanks in the background?):

Since my mom and dad stayed at a hotel due to all of the work going on in the house, we got to bring the kiddos to the pool...it was Carter's first time...and I don't think he really knew what to think of it:

I don't think my sister, Jen, will ever visit again...she broke out in hives just worrying about the spiders. Having our house sprayed for them every 3 months, just wasn't good enough for her. ;) Anyway, If you want to see more pictures, I am working on uploading them to our picture website: http://www.ktnjasonsfamily.myphotoalbum.com/ . Thanks for coming! Big hugs!

NO! You can't have him ;)

Several times when I say my family is coming to visit my friends will ask to borrow my dad. He builds stuff....beautiful stuff...and always comes down with something hand-made by him, and his tools to do a project in the house, 'cause that's just the way he is. So this time he came with a new dresser for Carter:

And he replaced our carpet in the dining room and toy room with wood laminate:

One time he brought a rocking horse for Alex (which he made me when I was 2, and I got to hand it down):

And another time he replaced our kitchen countertops:

(if you want to see full before and afters, go here )

My dad is awesome, and I just want to say thank you for everything you do, and I love you!

Carter's 4 Month Well-Baby

Happy 4 months Carter! I so thought he was going to be bigger, but it turns out Alex was such a peanut at this age (ok...he's still a peanut), that it just makes Carter seem ginormous in comparison! This picture was taken during lastnight's bath...I just love his curly mohawk!

Carter's stats because I know you are all dying with anticipation: 15lbs 4oz (50th); 25.5 inches (75th ~ shocked, aren't you?!); and 40cm head circumference (10th ~ definately isn't taking that from the Larimore gene's, is he?)

Here's a pic of the boys while we were waiting for Dr. Bruno...we are always put into the "Princess" room when we see her....Hello?!? I have 2 boys here! But Alex thinks the 'girls' are pretty ;)

Carter still isn't rolling, but hopefully with the help of cousin Lily

He will be by the end of next week. :)

Much love,

Alex and Firetrucks!

Alex had his first encounter with firetrucks yesterday. It was fire prevention and safety week and they ended it with a parade of firetrucks and police cars through base housing. He, of course being the 2 year old boy that he is, absolutely loved it! We went to the open house at the firehouse on base and he got to sit and 'drive' in a firetruck. He was so impressed, that is all he's been able to talk about since. I even won a $20 gift certificate to the flower shop on base...all in all, a good time :)

Great Grandma and Grandpa Gannon visit!

Carroll, Ralph, and Midge came for a visit on their way to a wedding in Arizona on the 7th & 8th. Alex took to 'PaPa' right away and climbed in has lap for breakfast and to watch a little TV:

While Carter warmed up to Great Grandma Carroll right away. I think he really liked her kisses:

Even Jason got to hang out a little:

I am so happy they were able to come through...it seems you miss family even more when you live in the middle of nowhere in Oklahoma! I hope it won't be another year before we see you all again

Cute things my 2 year old says:

This will be a common occurence in my blog since Alex is learning new words and phrases every day...

A few days ago Carter sneezes and Alex gets right in his face and says, "Bless you!"

This morning after church we asked him what he learned about today, he points to his take home worksheet and says: "Jeez!" (or in our language, that would be Jesus)

Here it is...

I have no idea how often I'll update this or even if I will keep up with it...but it will be an attempt to keep family up to date on some of the happenings in our life, other than our picture website...as you can't always tell the story that goes along with them or I don't always have my camera handy! Check back often...you never know ;)