Halloween 2016

Another Halloween down and this was Allison's first year to be able to Trick or Treat. She was very into holding her bucket and didn't care for us trying to hold it for her. She also did not want to ride in the wagon because her big sissy wasn't riding in the wagon. This year we had a Star Wars theme. Abigail was Rae, Allison & Mom were Princess Leia and Dad was Han Solo. We had such fun dressing up and going around the neighborhood. BB came with us too and she was a ghost! We were surprised that the girls recognized her with all her makeup on! The kids really got a lot of good stuff and had a great time going from house to house. We were worn out by the time we got back and the girls went straight to bed!

Much Love,
Moises & Jennifer

  

 

 

Kindergarten Art Show

Abigail's kindergarten class had an "art show" at the Clayton House on Sunday afternoon. The kids had been working very hard on creating their own paper mache witches and monsters for Halloween. Their art teacher put together a fun afternoon for the kids to dress up in their costumes and show off their art pieces. Allison enjoyed hanging out with the big kids and didn't like it when mommy tried to hold her. Abigail made a witch and it looks great!

Much Love,
Moises & Jennifer

Boo Bash, Trunk or Treat & Octoberfest!

This weekend we went to the first of several Halloween parties for the kids. Saturday morning was Boo Bash. This year, they had pony rides, balloon animals and a hay ride. Abby's friends from school were also there, so she spent most of her time with them. Allison was in love with the pony rides and petting the ponies. We had a really good time at Boo Bash and it was nice that it was so early this year because we had a couple other places to be! 

On Saturday evening, BB and Papa took the girls to Tents, Trunks & Treats at Abby's school. Mommy & daddy had spent the previous day setting up, but we had plans on Saturday night so we could not attend. Fortunately, the kids still got to go have fun! Mom & dad also had a good time, we went to an Octoberfest party. The hostess has a slue of goats and they came out for a visit after we all ate dinner. They were so cute! Mommy had to take a picture.

Much Love,
Moises & Jennifer

 

 

20 Months old!

Allison is 20 months old! She almost has all of her teeth, just missing two on the bottom. We expect those to come through anytime, as her little gums are very inflamed. Her vocabulary continues to expand and she is very eager to learn. She enjoys pointing to objects that she knows the names of and saying the word until you repeat it back to her to confirm she's right! She also seems to be growing at a tremendous pace and it's hard to keep up with her shoes and clothes. We saved all of Abigail's clothes for Allie to use, but since they were born at different times of the year, the timing of their clothing is just off enough that a lot of the clothes go unused! Allison, of course, does not mind since she gets to go shopping for new clothes and shoes!

Much Love,
Moises & Jennifer

Pumpkin Carving 2016

Sunday evening was pumpkin carving time in the Ledezma House! We waited until closer to Halloween this year since our pumpkins always rot before the big day! Hopefully, they'll last this year! Abigail was so excited to start carving, she didn't even want to wait for sissy to get up from her nap. As soon as Allie woke up we got started cleaning pumpkins. Allison was not a fan....not.at.all. We decided it would be best for everyone to let her watch Masha & Bear while we cleaned and carved. Mommy did snap some photos for posterity's sake though! Both girls seemed to like the finished product once all was said and done!

 

Much Love,

Moises & Jennifer

 

 

 

 

Sleepover!

Abby went up to stay with Sally Kate on Saturday night. They had not seen each other in forever, so it was a special treat! Aunt Sarah said that both girls play together so well, but are very competitive - in a good way! They had spelling matches for one thing! Then they played dress up and went to the Amazeum. Abigail was exhausted when we picked her up on Sunday and slept most of the way home!

Much Love,
Moises & Jennifer

A Trip to Houston

We headed down to H-Town this weekend for a visit to the Cains and to watch the Houston Cougars play! We had never been to a Houston game before and Cougars apparel is not easy to come by in Arkansas. Fortunately, Alisha & Ryan were ready with plenty of Cougar shirts for us all to wear. Chia even did cute, matching braids for Reece and Abby. We had such an awesome time visiting and Abigail was so excited to finally have a sleep over at Reece's house! Too much fun!

Much Love,

Moises & Jennifer

Mommy, Daughter Weekend

This weekend it was just the girls! Daddy had some meetings and a football game in Texas so the girls and mommy spent the weekend together. We had a great time, we went shopping for some winter shoes, made cookies and went to a trampoline park. Abigail still loves baking cookies. So we bought some special pre-cut pumpkin sugar cookies. Allison enjoyed helping putting the cookies on the tray too!

 

Abigail loves shopping for clothes and Allison is definitely catching up to the fashion bug as well. Although her preferences is for shoes rather than clothes. We got both girls some winter shoes, since it'll be here before you know it!

 

On Sunday, we headed to the local trampoline park...full disclosure, Mommy was supposed to take Abby for a birthday party. She thought the party was 2-4, but it was 12-2 so naturally we missed it!!! Eek, Mommy felt so bad that she let the girls play on the trampolines. Allie was not a fan of the jumping, but Abigail loved it!

 

Mommy is exhausted and ready for Daddy to come home!

 

Much Love,

Moises & Jennifer

 

Sister Time....

As with most sibilings (if not all) these girls have their share of disagreements, but for the most part these girls are completely sweet with each other. Dad & mom look at each other sometimes and wonder what it is that we did to have such great, compassionate and good natured children. Even in the mornings when both girls are cranky and don't want to see each other, they always hug to say goodbye...no matter what! It's so touching and wonderful to see as a parent. We hope that we can help their love for one another grow, they are so important to each other!

Much Love,
Moises & Jennifer

Wild Things Party!

This weekend Abby and Allie attended Andrew's birthday party at Wild Things Farm. It was Abby's first time seeing her old school friends in a long time, so she was very excited. The kids got to pet goats, bunnies and sheep. There was also a huge slide and corn maze. Unfortunately, one of the kiddos got lost in there so we had to send in a search party to find him. It was really, really hot, so by the time we got back to the picnic, both girls were thirsty for water and hungry for cake. Allison really enjoys being one of the big kids, guess that's the benefit of being the little sister!

Much Love,

Moises & Jennifer