playing days

Baylee found Ashlyn's shades and kept putting them on her head

Our last little

baby is growing up so fast..too fast. She is now using the walker to cruise around the house. She hasn't quite figured out how to get around walls yet but she pushes on!
The kids enjoyed their Halloween costumes so much they had to put them on. Caden is Super Why and Ashlyn is Wonder Red from the pbs show.

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Train conductor Caden and Ashlyn, our builder are hard at work

We made puppets during our FHE on being a "child of God."

The kids also made cookies to decorate for our FHE treat! The ate the frosting way before the cookie


Grandma Cook made Caden and Ashlyn each a cape...this is a suprise the kids have been asking for and anxiously waiting for! They are reversible and the kids love them! Thank you Grandma!!!!

Here is Dora (the other side is Bat Girl) and Spiderman (Batman is the other side)

Snoqualmie Train Depot-Train Ride!!!

The train took us for a ride through the old trains waiting to be restored and then on the backside of the Snoqualmie Falls and over an old bridge...it had a great view. The train ride was fun and it was great to see the old passenger cars and different styles of seats, etc

Caden & Tara during the train ride

The kids went on a treasure hunt around the train depot

They used Thomas the Train stamps for art

The kids also got to make train necklaces with Grandma Soltero's help

The Northwest Railway in Snoqualmie, WA. We came to see the depot and go for a ride on the

Caden's back in karate!

Practicing his stance
kicking a gymnastics ball....he was suppose to use his arms...hmmm...soccer player at heart maybe?!

punching stance...he promised his instructor that he would not hit/kick/punch anyone...we'll see and hope for the best!

Our Growing Princess

Baylee now plays pat-a-cake thanks to practice with Grandma Soltero:) She also signs "again" "more" "food/eat" "all done" "thank you" "please" and waves "hi/bye." She is also saying "wow" "mama" "dadda" and "hi"...pretty fun:)
B is cute in her Sunday dress & loves to practice walking!
Pretty Princess. Miss Baylee is a crawling girl these days and pulls up on things and people. She is starting to climb and her curious mind often takes her outdoors to dig in the dirt, eat rocks, play in the grass, sand, or even bark..she's fearless!

Caden's back in preschool:)

Caden started back up at his old preschool. He misses Ameila but is familiar with his teachers and the classroom. He's excited to be back but wishes he was in K!

Ashlyn's First Days of Preschool:)

Ashlyn started preschool at Bell and got to ride a bus for the first time! She was really excited to get her Tinkerbell backpack and walk up the street to get on the bus. She is enjoying her new teacher and friends.

Evergreen State Fair

We went to the Evergreen State Fair last weekend with the Gunter Family and Grandma and Grandpa Cook. The kids loved all the rides, the food, the treats of course and the animals! They even had Nascar racing!!! It was a fun filled day of memories and laughs!