We’re already on Week 43.
Andrew and I were just talking last night about how quickly this fall is flying by. It’s just going by crazy, crazy, crazy fast! We’re trying to soak up every minute over here in the Shull house. I’m especially soaking up my time with Smith (just like I did last year with Kensington) because next year, that sweet boy will be in kindergarten too (insert me sobbing here). Sigh. They grow up fast.
Watch out now…I have a lot of bonus pictures today :).
Day 295: Walking to school on this fine, crisp morning, we saw a hot air balloon and of course, she tried running for it.
Cutest thing ever walking to school with me!
(And I use sponge rollers to get her hair curly. Just the old fashioned kind that you sleep in! I put them in when her hair is damp and they dry into cute curls over night.)
After I walked Kensington to school, Smith and I went to the grocery store…he “read” the Archie Comics while I checked out.
Day 296: The after school aftermath. Before everything gets hung all nice and neat on their backdoor hooks…I have to sort, purge, read, sign and repeat. Coffee and candied almonds are required for the job.
After school on this day, we had to run by the grocery store to grab something for a friend…and they both wanted the little carts. I only said “stop bumping your cart into your sister/brother” 7,639 times.
Day 297: It’s Fri-day and we’re in a candy store!! Woohoo!
We have our little Friday night routine down (we call it Shull Family Fun Night!). First, Mexican food, second, ice cream, third, play outside and fourth, get all cleaned up and in our pjs and then watch a movie on our bed.
Day 298: I spent my 33rd birthday with my three very favorite people. To see all of my birthday pics, click here.
Day 299: We went with friends and visited a local retirement home. The kids wore their Halloween costumes, passed out pictures they had colored for the occasion and sang them songs. It was so, so, so sweet!
When we came home, the kids drew out their jack-o-lantern faces and Andrew carved them out…
…I love that Kensington wanted eyelashes and Smith didn’t want a nose :).
Day 300: Kensington didn’t have school on this Monday, so the kids and I had a really full day of fun including seeing The Book of Life in 3D!
Starting our day together…I love having Kensington home for special days like this!
Later that night, Smith begged Andrew to stay up late and watch the Cowboys play on Monday Night Football…and then this was him before the first quarter was even over.
Day 301: Smith saw Boxtrolls with my mom about three weeks ago and ever since, he’s been waiting for me to receive a big box to use to make him a boxtroll…well, today was his lucky day! He was so excited when this big box arrived! I laughed because apparently in the movie, your name is whatever is on the box (like Eggs, Milk, etc)…well, Smith’s name is Pottery Barn ;).
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And for supper tonight…
…my Tex-Mex Ravioli Bake.
So simple and yummy!
Erika Slaughter says
Pottery Barn…the perfect name for Smith! Haha! And…those Market Street carts are too much. I don't know what I was thinking and I let all three of mine get one last week. Chaos!!! Haha!
Julie C. says
My kids had their Halloween parties at school yesterday (today & tomorrow are conferences so there's no school)& a boy in my son's Kindergarten class was a Boxtroll!!!! It was really cute!! You have an adorable family 🙂
Anonymous says
Kensington has the most beautiful coloring! She is such a gorgeous little gal! As is your whole family 🙂
I love how you seem so organized and orderly. Inspiring!
Angela Ellingson says
Those mini shopping carts are the worst idea ever. 😉 Love the pumpkin faces!
Anonymous says
Great pics Shay!
Brianna says
I seriously can't believe this year is just flying by so fast! Before you know it, you'll have a third little one to soak up cuddles with! And I love that Smith was so excited for a big box to arrive..how funny! Pottery Barn…poor kid.
JillianLee says
My husband and my daughter have been reading "Too Purpley" together ever since she was about 6 months old (She is 4.5 now) It is part of their bedtime routine. When the book says "Too itchy" he itches her back, "too zippery" he makes pretending zipping up her tummy. Just had to share when I saw that book was Kensington's library book! 🙂
Kari Maddox says
Ha! Hey, what's up Pottery Barn!
audra wray says
What a fun week! Love that little curly hair! I remember wearing those pink curlers when I was little!
Kristi Thetford says
Oh Shay! I love your little family. Smith smiles just like Andrew!
Leigh says
Your kids are too cute. Those mini shopping carts….fun for the kids, a big pain for mom. I've been saying this year is going too fast for months. I blamed it on having a baby because that time passes so quickly, but it seems like everyone is saying the same thing.
V @ X-tremely V says
Seriously such a cute family! I can't wait to see the cuteness Ashby will add 🙂 I just love Family Fun Nights! We have been trying to do more of those lately and they are the best!
Dani {Adventures of a Pharm Girl} says
Such a fun week! K is all girl and Smith is all boy haha. This fall is going by fast but hurry up Christmas!! 🙂 Happy Thursday!
Jenny @ jennycollier.com says
I know what you mean about soaking up your time with Smith. I feel the same way about Ella. I guess I didn't realize yours were just as close as mine. Hudson is in Kindergarten this year and Ella in Pre-K!
realmommypreneur.com says
Oh what fun you all have! Thanks for sharing the pics. I love the Box Trolls pic…lol
Little Pink Rose says
I used to sleep in those pink sponge rollers all the time! Such a sweet family. And I can't believe you just posted day 301!!! I remember when you started over at day 1 and seems like it was just not that long ago! Enjoy each day! (You seem like you already do!)
Katie says
Pottery Barn… I want to know what you ordered! I'm obsessed with that store 🙂
Anonymous says
Hi, where can I find a nice sleeping bag for my kiddos that isn't super expensive? I would love to get the one for Christmas.
Aubrey says
Happy birthday, friend! Glad your day was fabulous!
And amen to the after school sort-out. Coffee is a must. Ugh.