She put the fun in Fun Dip

It just doesn't get any better than this...

Happy Anniversary!

Five years ago today was truly one of the best days of my life. And since then, I've had many best days, all because of my amazing husband, Paul. I can't imagine a more perfect fairy tale than the one I live now. I love you, pk.

Happy Birthday, Daddy-o!

Today is Paul's big day!

Finally time for cake!

Isla thinks the band Cracker said it best when they sang, "Hap-py, Happy Birthday day to me, Happy Birthday to me and to you!" She loves birthdays and reminded us many times that hers in coming in "Jan-wary" and described the cake and party that she'd like. We took notes!

Isla had to help make the wish too. Gannon just wishes he could get a slice of that cake.

"Daddy, will you read that book to me?"

"Of course. This is your other Bible."

Isla couldn't stop snapping photos of Daddy's silly birthday antics. How much cake did you eat?!

Thank you for all you do, Daddy. You take the best care of us and we love you so much! Mwah!

And a special happy 2nd birthday wish for Miss Estelle Murphy, Paul's little birthday buddy!

The Joliet Justice League

BULLETIN: Crime stops here when the Joliet Justice League is on patrol.

Wonder Woman, Spiderman, Captain America and...

The Flash!!

"Let's get this show on the road, boys. There's candy out there to be saved!"

Wonder Woman: "Can you really scale buildings?"

Spiderman: "Yes. I'm also selling two tickets to my gun show. Interested?"

Captain America: "C'mon, Spidey. You totally stuffed your shirt. I've got the real muscles here."

Hittin' the pavement and cleanin' up the streets.

"Keep up, Captain. The more criminals we put away the more candy we get!"

"My work here is done."

A final pit stop now that all the street toughs are under control.

Checkin' out the loot!

A well-deserved reward!

Another successful adventure for the Joliet Justice League!

The Flash: "Stay in front of me while I finish this candy. And don't tell on me."

WW: "Ha ha ha ha! I'll just get out my lasso of truth!"

Happy Halloween!

The kiddos woke up to some special treats in their bags this morning.

Someone was ready to eat the candy and gummies before breakfast!

Mr. Man looks pretty happy for not being able to get the good stuff (candy) yet.

Stay tuned for costumes. We're headed out to meet up with our counterparts for an adventure fighting menaces...

Whoa Nelly!! 3 months already?

That's right! And he couldn't be happier about it!

Gannon continues to live up to his "big boy" name. Last month at his 2 month doctor appointment, he was 12 lbs, 12 oz. At this rate, we bet he's surpassed 14 lbs now and will be wearing Paul's clothes within a year.

"Hey Dad, do you have an extra pair of running shoes laying around for me to borrow?"

"Ha! I'm just horsin' around, Daddy!"

I'm getting so big, my ears are starting to stick out!

I've got a sneaking suspicion I'm going to need a whole new wardrobe by next month...

5th Annual Kapellas Karve-off!

The fifth annual Kapellas Karve-Off lived up to its billing – if lived up to its billing means a 2 year old wanting to grab the carving tools and cutting into her own pumpkin, that is. Isla was very excited to get things underway. Especially after being surprised by a special Gabba friend template to carve.

Strangely enough, she was initially reluctant to stick her hands in the pumpkin.

After some coaxing, she re-discovered her scooping technique from last year and was flinging pumpkin innards around the table.

"Hold it for me while I scoop, Daddy."

Looks at those pumpkin guts! Eeeewwwww!

"Do you see my Foofa mask? Do you see it? Do you see it?" Yes we do. Yes we do.

Just making sure everything looks right...

A perfect Foofa!

What a proud little carver!

Once the kiddos went to bed, it was time for the second round of the Karve-off. It was a quick effort due to a restless little baby that wasn't quite ready for bed, but Paul and I managed to use our years of "kompetition" to create some pretty cool and spooky jack-o-lanterns.

Boo!