Family Photo Session Fall 2013

Back in October our talented friend Laura Perkins took these family pictures for us. We did it at Smucker's campus on a Wednesday afternoon at 5pm before dinner. Not our greatest decision because all the kids were falling apart, especially Hazel. But we managed to get some great shots despite the fact that I was ready to fire my kids and kick them out of our family by the end!

Love this one!

My favorite!

After, we took the kids to Dairy Queen for dinner and treats before dropping Cody back off at work so he could finish up a few things. It was a crazy afternoon but I'm so glad we make a point of capturing our family as it grows and changes every year. I'm sure it won't be any easier next year with a 4th child:)

Random November and Thanksgiving

Here's a random collection of iPhone pictures from November and our Thanksgiving weekend. The last night at Cousin Robin's house Hazel conveniently lost our camera so all I have are the few pictures I took on my phone. She's such a helper!

Hazel on a typical morning. Always dressed for success!

Took this one to the mall to run off some wiggles. She was excited about this duck, even despite the fact I refused to put money in it.

Morgan helping Cody clean the roof and gutters. Mom was not excited about this and was happy when everyone came back down to the ground safely.

Gary and the kids came over one Saturday morning to help with our massive leaf clean up. Thank goodness they came because it would have taken forever without Gary and his leaf blower!

After I raked up this pile, I told the kids they could play in it. They were happy to oblige. 

So happy I got this shot!

This little brown-eyed girl just makes me smile.

After Bekah finished dance classes, she joined us inside for movie time while the little girls napped.

Hazel on another morning setting up a little lunch for her teddy.

The girls helping me do my hair.

I love having girls!!!

THANKSGIVING!!!!

As always, we love, LOVE, love spending time with our cousins. We were all so excited to spend a few days with everyone at Robin's house. Ali did Pepper's hair and then got her to pose with her. These two make me smile!

Ali did my hair as well. I tried to take a picture of my 14 week pregnant belly. Guess I'm not very good at selfies.

The day after Thanksgiving we took all the kids, minus a napping Hazel and babysitting Antonio, to see Frozen.

We LOVED it! Everyone thought it was fantastic and we have been singing the songs ever since. Pepper can't wait till we can buy it and watch it over and over again.

Brothers!
Trying to take a decent picture of Khan is probably one of the most frustrating tasks! Good thing I love him.

Hazel's breakfast Saturday morning. 

Saturday morning before everyone headed off Khan and family passed out some Christmas presents since none of us will be together this year. 

Not the greatest photos and I'm still sad that Hazel lost my camera but we had another great time getting together with Cody's family. We are so lucky to have them close!

Random moment captured of these two playing together. Such a great big brother.