Life Lately

We have been soaking up the fall weather and fall festivities. We have enjoyed our last few days to walk to get Ainsley home from school, and the kids stop (every time) to "check on their berries". They squish little red berries onto a fence post, making "pie" and then let it "set" until we come back. And much to our neighbors chagrin, they jump in every leaf pile they see. 




Parker is doing karate and is earning stripes on his belt all the time. He seems to enjoy it and the discipline aspect is definitely not hurting either:) 




Ainsley is still really into gymnastics. She takes class once a week and has mastered her cartwheel and bridge kickover. She loves flipping and tumbling all over the house. 
We helped Mom and Dad pack Thanksgiving Food baskets at the amen house with some friends. The kids did much better than I anticipated and we were actually productive, getting 200 baskets packed! 


Donielle and Matt invited us to their churches' fall festival, which was so much fun. The kids wore out the inflatables, rode a pony, took a hay ride, and played lots of games. 






We've had several playdates and Ainsley got to go to a play with one of her school friends at the Lexington Opera House. 






Also this week, Philips grandpa, Papa, passed away. We are headed to Michigan tomorrow to say goodbye. While we are so sad he is no longer with us, we are so grateful for the wonderful memories and I am so thankful both of our kids got to know him before he went to be with the Lord. 

Halloween

This year Halloween got moved from the night of the 31st, to the following Saturday (3-5pm) due to weather. All kinds of people were upset about it and ranting on social media. It worked out ok for us, as we had family from MI in and they got to be a part of trick or treating with us on Saturday. 
Ainsley got to dress up for school that day. Her school does it big for Halloween, and the teachers in each grade all dress as a theme. The 3rd grade dressed as trophies (all painted gold standing on a box) and won this year. The kids love it. Ainsley couldn't wear her spider girl costume because she can not get it on and off by herself. So for school time she was a kitty :) Parker also got to dress up and had a parade with his class at his school.


When A got home from school we made rice Krispy monsters. 

Our Y made quick last minute plans and had trick or treating indoors on actual Halloween. We ventured over there for a bit and felt good about doing something on the 31st. 

We hosted a baby shower for Brian and Lindsay Saturday morning, which is why a lot of the MI family came into town. Most people hung around for trick or treating, and my parents came up too. It was different traipsing around in the daylight, but the weather was good and the kids had fun. 












Time change was also this weekend and Parker has not slept past 5am since. Send all the coffee.