Halloween Fun from the Jim's

Click on the link below for our fun Halloween routine...

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Happy 4th Birthday, Ryan!

Ryan has become such a big boy...thoroughly enjoying preschool, learning good manners, singing lots of songs (mostly Taylor Swift music), and is truly growing into a nice young man. He plays so well with Ethan, but also loves his "alone" time when Ethan is still at school. He decided that he wanted a "Scorpion" themed birthday cake, so I attempted to make one, although Godmother Stephanie will be creating the REAL DEAL next weekend in Minnesota. Stay tuned for that work of art. For now, our own family celebration consisted of a playtime at Makutu's Island, some gift opening, and a cake made by mommy with love. (at least it was Auntie Steph's recipe, so it tasted good anyway). All in all it was a good day. We had to celebrate one day early since Daddy had to go on a trip, but there'll be another celebration once we arrive in Minnesota next weekend. Hooray for 4!!!

Escaping the desert...

We were lucky enough to be able to run away on our first weekend of Fall Break from school and explore Greer, Arizona. We rented a cabin with our friends, the Wagner's, and we had an absolute blast! We went hiking and tried fly-fishing, fed the ducks, played games by the fire, sat in the hottub on the deck, and enjoyed the beautiful views of the White Mountains. We missed Daddy, since he had drill weekend, but we can't wait to go back and bring him along.