Thanksgiving 2008

We hosted dinner at our house this Thanksgiving. It is quite challenging cooking a turkey with three toddlers running around! Steve and I played tag team between the children and the food...the dinner was a success! This is the 1st picture of our entire family since Brooks, Reese and Sloane were born.... Sloane wearing her hat she made at Mother's Day Out.

Brooks and his hat....

Our attempt of getting a picture of our three....they were not in a happy mood: L-R: Sloane, Brooks, and Reese

Still not happy.....

Birthday party for our twin friends

Our friends, Kaden and Kole, had their 2nd birthday at My Gym. We had a blast! Here are Reese and Sloane...enjoying the bubbles. Sloane found a BIG bubble!

Brooks would not let go of the soccer ball and basketball during the entire party...

The loved the trampoline! I think they will get one for their birthday in January.

Reese and Sloane loved the slide

TCU Little Horned Frogs

Well, sadly TCU lost this past week. But, my little horned frogs will hopefully bring back the wining streak! Here is Miss Reese....smiling! She was in a good mood on this day... My girls....Reese and Sloane..

My boy, Brooks....with Mommy in the background...he he he

Reese again.....she is finally keeping bows in her hair! Thank goodness because when I found out I was pregnant with 2 girls I bought about 20 hair bows!

The Hickey "cheerleaders" from L-R: Brooks, Reese and Sloane

Halloween 2008

Well, another Halloween has come and gone...we had so much fun with the trio in October! Steve and I also like to dress up. I am not sure why, but we did not think to match the kiddos....
Here we are as a caveman and cave woman... On our way to a costume party!

Here is Sloane...one of our pirate princesses...

Brooks, the handsome pirate!

Reese, our other pirate princess...

Ah yes, another attempt at a group photo! L-R: Reese, Brooks and Sloane. The each had a cute pirate hat but they were NOT keep them on!

Our family photo attempt....there's always next year!

First pumpkin carving...

Well, we carved out first pumpkin as a family...actually, Daddy carved it! After the emptying the inside of the pumpkin, it was time for a bath. Brooks decided he wanted to try on Daddy's shoes...isn't he cute? Here is our finished Jack-O-Lantern!

Reese like patting the pumpkin....

Sloane is checking out the pumpkin seeds....

Brooks is helping Daddy with the top....notice Reese in the background...getting ready to unroll the toilet paper! Ugh!

We made the mistake of carving the pumpkin in our bathroom...a place where the trio never goes. They were more interested in the bathroom than the pumpkin....he he he. Here they are from L-R: Brooks, Reese and Sloane...with her blond hair!

Pumpkin Patch

This was our 1st year to attend the pumpkin patch. Last year, Brooks, Reese and Sloane were too young and we had to be cautious taking them out during RSV season.
Here is Reese running at the pumpkin patch. She was not really in the mood to stop for pictures.

Brooks (Mommy's Boy) was eating a snack when I snapped this picture.

Our family....it is impossible to get everyone to look at the camera. There's always next year! :)

Sloane...she LOVED the pumpkin patch and explored the entire time. We could not keep her still....she was curious about the pumpkins, gourds and the hay.

This group shot is a little better...from left to right: Sloane, Daddy, Reese, Mommy and Brooks.

We had a wonderful time...beautiful weather...and both grandmas (Mimi and Yaya) where able to come with us to enjoy the day!

Pretty girls

I bought some Halloween dresses for Sloane and Reese....here they are.... Sloane's smile just makes my heart melt....

Reese is a little more shy....this was the only photo I could get that day. :)

Halloween Party at The Little Gym

Well, we were able to give our Halloween costumes a trial run at the Little Gym. They had a Halloween party....well, it was more like a work-out for Mommy and Daddy...chasing three toddlers! We did catch some cute shots... Here's Brooks on the balance beam....
Reese chilling on the mats....
Sloane sitting like a "big girl" in a chair....
Our little pirates....
An attempt at a group photo....at least Brooks was looking! :)

We are 21 months old!

I can't believe our "babies" are 21 months old today!

Here is Reese playing at Gymboree.... Sloane, ready to get in the car to go to Gymboree!

Brooks was sad, but quickly changed his mood when he heard we were leaving for Gymboree!
Reese...you are actually posing! Future model?
Sloane playing at Gymboree...
Brooks LOVES to jump at Gymboree. He is all boy!

Playing...

Brooks, Reese and Sloane have started to enjoy climbing on each other and "wrestling". This is just a typical afternoon at home.....L-R: Reese, Brooks Sloane. Brooks seems to be "winning".
Isn't he handsome? :)

He was trying to tell me something here....he is talking more and more everyday! His favorite words now are "circle", "dog dog", "shoe", and "see". The girls...Reese on top of Sloane