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....

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!

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