Updates

Mommy, Daddy, Alex, and Julia went to the Haunted Trail last weekend with Alex's friend, Gabrielle, Mommy's friend, Kristine, and Kristine's mom. We had a blast...it was a little chilly and wet, but overall it was a great time! Alex loved walking along and seeing all of the college kids dressed up in costumes and since it was the 'non-scary' weekend, he handled all the ghosts and goblins just fine! His friend, Gabrielle, wasn't so sure regardless!

We also hit the ISU Homecoming Parade Saturday morning. It was fun as always! Tons of marching bands, floats, school spirit...and the dreaded candy! On the way back to our car, we stopped by Uncle Jeffy's house to see his new dog, Aly. She is so cute!!

Mommy has been working on the final touches of Alex's costume for the past week or so with the help of Grandma Stephens. Grandma Stephens has been helping with the sewing aspects, which Mommy is not so good at and Mommy has been focusing on some of the 'decorative' aspects! Thank goodness Mommy bought Julia's costume after Halloween last year...one less thing to worry about!

Both Alex and Julia have been struggling with colds for the past few weeks. We just can't seem to get past it and Mommy had to even keep Alex home from preschool last Thursday, which wasn't real popular with Alex. Mommy decided to take them to the doctor today because Julia seemed to be developing the cough Alex woke up with last Wednesday and we found out they both have sinus infections! Welcome to winter!!

Julia started walking with her hippo last week. It is so cute to see her toddling around with it...she definitely understands what she needs to do in order to start walking on her own, but we are not sure that she is quite ready to take the plunge. She still seems a little bit 'floppy.' She'll develop her balance in her own time...Mommy and Daddy are definitely not in any hurry for it to happen!

We are looking forward to all the fun activities to come this week. Hopefully, Alex and Julia are already on the road to recovery, so they can enjoy all that is planned for them this week!!