Recent Pics

We have been super busy lately, but here are some recent pics, including some of my sister, Tiffany, and her new baby.

Halloween and More

This year was the first year that Ethan was really old enough to trick-or-treat...The week before Halloween we had a trunk-or-treat at our church, which we all had fun at. Then on Halloween we went to another church's trunk-or-treat. I have decided I kinda like the trunk-or-treat thing. It is alot easier for little children who do not have the patience to walk a whole neighborhood. We have found out that Ethan's favorite Halloween candy is suckers...during both events, once he got a sucker he stuck it in his mouth and would replace it with another as soon as one was gone. Soooo messy, but he loved it.

If you can't tell from the pics, Ethan is supposed to be a bat ($5 at Old Navy..can't beat it!) and Cara is a pink tiger.

Here are some Halloween Pics....better late than never, right?? :-)...and a couple of random cute ones.
















I came across this picture the other day and thought it was soo cute...This is Ethan about a year ago...They grow up way too fast.



I will post my work recipes soon, since I am back to work now. It is next on my agenda :-)

Dad's 50th B-day...

So my dad's 50th b-day was quite the day...the kids and I got up early and went to my parents house to wake Papa up and have breakfast with him..which was really fun. That afternoon my mom, the kids, and I were off to go to Tiff's volleyball game and I got in a nasty accident...needless to say the van was totalled. Thankfully Ethan and Cara were not hurt at all!! I had some big bumps on my head and bruises on my legs but nothing permanent. My poor mother broke her thumb and tore the ligaments that go to her thumb so she is in a cast for 8-10 weeks. So we were at the Quick Care until 8pm, which kinda put a damper on my dad's b-day. We did go to a late dinner at Applebee's (Dad's favorite). On Friday we made up for it and had a surprise b-day party for him. It went really well and there were lots of people there.

My New Van...
Yesterday my husband went to PA and picked up our new van (new to us). We got a really good deal and it is super nice! I will post some pics soon of my new toy :-) Hopefully other cars will stay away!!

Here is a couple of recent pics for your enjoyment

Papa, Ethan, and Cara...not the best pick, but it was real early in the am, so they have an excuse :-)



Me and My Honey..Aren't we cute!



Ethan at the party...look at those eyes!



Tiff and Bryan at the party.



The Collins Clan (and Cliffords and Hapers)
Note: Ethan is biting me in this picture, I tried to keep a smile, but it was kinda hard! I have no clue why he bit me, he was not mad at all, totally random!



Another pic of The Collins Clan
Note: I handed Ethan over to Bryan...He would never bite him!



Cara-how she sleeps best...SWADDLED



My Little Ones (It is so hard to get a 2 year old and a 2 month old to smile at the same time!..)



Cara sleeping again...I thought she looked real cute with her arm above her head all comfy in mom and dad's bed.



Our House...no we normally don't have all those signs in it, we woke up one morning to this...wonder who did it ??

Cara's Blessing and Random Pics

So, I have not been posting alot lately, but I have a good excuse...2 children under the age of 2...need I say more!

Cara was blessed this past weekend and Andy's parents were able to come down for it, which was great. The blessing was beautiful...I think my children's blessings are the only times that I have seen my husband get emotional. The in-laws visit was also great. We went out to eat alot (Yum Yum) and we played lots of "Hand and Foot". Here are a couple of pics for your enjoyment.


Ethan all ready for church...what a cute boy (now if we could just get rid of that binkie)

Happy Family after blessing

My parents and us

Andy's parents and us

The whole gang



Cara's First Bath



This is how my little girl likes to sleep!


Brother and Sister...how sweet!!


Sleeping Beauty

Clarification on Last Post

On the last post, I put that the "cold air" got to Cara....I should note that it actually was not cold at all, it was quite comfortable and warm. I really meant that the air got to her and her exposed bottom and got things going. I wanted to note this because the comment made my photographer seem inexperienced, which she is not. Sorry about that!

Cara's Newborn Pics

Last Thursday we went and got Cara's newborn pics from the most wonderful photographer....she is typically a pretty chill baby, but she was a mess (literally) during the session. We had her diaper off for alot of the pictures and that cold air really got things going...she pooped on blankets and peed on blankets, me, and dad. Despite it all, the pics turned out great. Click on this link for a sneak peak http://hnmphotography.blogspot.com/

Secondly, this week was my first week alone with my two kiddos....I definately stay alot busier these days. I have gained a greater respect for all those moms out there with more than one child (Not that I don't respect moms with one child), it is not easy. It is a juggling act but I love every minute of it.

So the first week home with Cara has been pretty good. Besides one night, she has been sleeping beautifully. Every night I am nervous that she is going to change and be up all night, but it has not happened yet. As you will see in the pictures, Ethan loves his sister and loves to cuddle with us. My mom has been with me this week to help, which has been wonderful! She even took Cara one night (just in another bedroom) and let me get a whole nights rest. It was great!

Here are a couple of pics from this week...

Cara leaving the hospital


Ethan and Cara chillin, watching tv.


Our little white trash boy...Ethan running around outside in just a diaper.


Cara in her favorite spot...the Boppy! Love that thing!


Mommy, Ethan, and Cara in all their morning glory.


Nana, Ethan, and Cara