Halloween 2017

Five Little Pumpkins!

Halloween is such a fun holiday for kids (and a slightly exhausting one for adults! Getting all the kids in costumes to go places was a feat, hence I didn't get many pictures of them all dressed up) I declared this year we were picking a costume from the dress up box. Eliza and Lenora wore something different for every event. They were mostly cute princesses! 

Orson had a batman costume that he got from Grandma and Grandpa for his birthday, but he wanted nothing to do with dressing up. For the ward party and party at Michael's work he went as a cowboy. On Halloween, Michael finally convinced him to give batman a try. He was adorable! He quickly learned the joy of saying "trick-or-treat" and getting candy. I loved watching him struggle to carry his big bucket while keeping up with the girls. It was just TOO cute! 

Grandma and Grandpa also got Conrad a matching Robin costume! Too bad Batman refused to hold Robin for a picture.

Hazel wanted to be Hermoine Granger from Harry Potter. She even made her wand (with a bit of help). Conrad went as Harry Potter complete with glasses and a scar that we drew on him with washable marker. He was SO cute! I played along with the theme and dressed as the Nimbus 2000 racing broom and carried Conrad in the wrap. Again, we never got a great picture.

Pumpkins from Walmart aren't as cool as pumpkins you grown, but we still had fun...

I also finally got smart and realized kids younger than five couldn't care less about carving a pumpkin. So Lenora and Orson painted their pumpkins. Much more fun and much less stress for everyone.

October was...

October was: a new baby, taking it slow, sticking close to home, Orson's birthday, enjoying lots of cuddles, congratulations hearts on our door, the pumpkin farm, warm Kentucky fall, Wiggles the caterpillar, building and enjoying the new fire pit, crazy hair day, a broken elbow, a visit from the Hunsakers, after church science experiments, and five adorable little pumpkins. 

Conrad

Conrad is the sweetest baby! He is calm, easy to soothe, a good sleeper for a newborn, and such a welcome addition to our family. It seems the more kids we have, the more we savor each stage, but especially this newborn stage. We've all spent tons of time cuddling this little guy!

A very rare cry

Tiny little feet

But big hands!

 We enjoyed General Conference this year snuggled up with this sleeping angel.

 

First bath

 Conrad has such clear bright eyes!

One week old! He started gaining weight quickly and by 2 weeks he was up to 8lbs 4oz.

He has already enjoyed his first fire!

One month old! I love him sticking out his tongue.

Sweater made by Gram Holly

He started smiling at only five weeks - by far the earliest of my kids! I love baby smiles!

 And somehow he's already 6 weeks old! His cry is changing and I know that means his tiny newborn stage is drawing to a close. But oh it's been so wonderful!