Tucker turns THREE!

Tucker wanted his birthday party at none other than Chuck E. Cheese. They were too excited to pose for a pre-party picture.

There was a bunch of game playing . . .

Maci feeding . . .

And dancing going on! (I wish I could upload the video I took for a true picture of their dancing!)

Our sweet friends Miss Kristin, Ty and Allie (Tucker told his Mom that Ty and Allie had to come to his party!)

Present time . . .
Kristin made Tucker his own superhero cape (then of course Madi and Tripp wanted one too!)

You can never go wrong with a bat and balls for this boy.

Then it was singing time . . .

Make a wish!

Happy Big 3 Birthday Tucker!

Early Birds!

Yes, we are early birds and put up our Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving.

Matt really likes for the trees to be up for at least a month and a half and Madison definitely agrees with him since she has her very own Christmas tree in her room.

She decorated it all by herself and even made a few new ornaments to add to it this year.

Now, it just needs presents under it.

Each night it's Madi's job to go around the house and turn on all 3 Christmas trees' lights. It really does make us all excited for the Christmas season!

Children's Museum

We are so excited that the Children's Museum section of the Science Spectrum FINALLY opened.

The water table is definitely a favorite. I'm just surprised that Madi actually asks to wear the water-proof apron.

I can't even count how many items all the kids "bought" at the grocery store.

I think our friend Ty will be a Vet one day. He loved all the animals.

Nothing makes Tucker happier than any type of ball game. This was perfect for him.

Madi loved the animals as well. She picked a cat first to play with (I know her Grandma Mayberry is so proud!).

Allie, the vet! She looked adorable in the doctor coat.

Another one of the "ball" games. The boys stood there like this for at least 15 minutes straight.

Ty wanted to show me how the ball was "floating" on the air.

Allie and Ty were playing newscasters.

The music room is pretty fun.

There are a ton of instruments . . .

and random noise makers all over!

Each day at 10:30 they have a craft time with one of the workers.

The kids were experimenting to see what happened to Halloween candy when water, oil, salt, etc. was added to the bowls. All the moms thought "what a waste of good candy!"

Not sure if this shy girl has a future in reporting, but you never know.

These safety goggles cracked me up. I guess the air can get pretty dangerous.

Then it was time for more shopping. Ty was a great checker.

We can't wait to go back and play!
(If the pictures seem to be all over the place, it's because that's how the kids were. They'd run from one room to the next and back again. I couldn't keep up!)

Trick or Treat!

We went trick or treating in Aunt Shelle's new neighbor so she could meet their new neighbors.

I'm surprised we got a picture of all the kids before going because they were SO excited!

(Yes, we were all shocked at Tripp's costume. Boys!)

Madison did really well going to the doors and ringing the door bell. But she was a little shy to say "Trick or Treat" at first but she got better towards the end.

Over all, it was the perfect night for Trick or Treating!

Halloween morning, Tucker and Madi made rice crispy ghosts with Grandma and Grandpa.

They both enjoyed helping make the treats, but . . .

neither one would actually EAT the treats they made!

Can't say I blame them. They did look a little questionable!

Madison's Plants

Madison's grandparents gave her two plants for her birthday.
We're hoping she got her Grandpa Heider's green thumb.

But as you can see from the pictures she did more supervising this time.

Hopefully, she learned something too along the way.

Pumpkin Carvin'

Here's the second annual Heider Pumpkin Carvin'!

First, you pick out a BIG pumpkin.

Next, you help scoop out the gooey seeds. (She was not a fan!)

Then you help make sure you got everything out.

Finally, you supervise Daddy as he carves the face in the pumpkin making sure he's doing it correctly!

Last Friday, we went to a Halloween Party with one of our playgroups.

I didn't take many pictures but managed to get some of Tuck and Madi eating cookies. Which wasn't too difficult since they each ate at least FIVE cookies.

Next up, Trick or treating!

Trunk-or-Treat!

Our church has a fall festival every year.

They have trunk-or-treating . . .

Where the kids go to every car and get lots of candy!

Mommy & Daddy with the Bumblebee

They also had bounce houses and lots of games.

Madi & Daddy

Luigi and Aunt Shelle

Maci, the pumpkin, came along too!

They had live worship music, food and a train ride for the kids too.
It was a fun evening!