Growing

The tiny tree in our front yard is still growing. 

And so is the rest of the Cole family.

The boys were game to take a photo in front of our giant evergreen, but Katie was too busy arranging Peppa and friends on the sidewalk (while wearing her Peppa shirt)........priorities,  You might say that Katie is a little bit of a Peppa fan. 

Fall Break

On October 1st we pulled out the pumpkin/fall décor and Jacob said we were celebrating fall break.  Our neighbors put a pumpkin on their front porch and Jacob said they were also celebrating fall break. 

Since we love fall break so much, we also decided it was the perfect time to go to the zoo.  We took this opportunity to squeeze the majority of the family into a tiny train.......I acted as the designated picture taker. 

There were some wild creatures at the zoo and we couldn't believe how close these kids got to us!  We also some zebras before getting to the most important parts of the zoo (carousel and playground).

While Jacob worked off all his energy at the awesome playground, Katie and Matty played in the little kids padded (and shady) play area.

The next day of fall break, we went to Lowe's to decorate pumpkins.  Someone was so proud of her creation that she asked to have her picture taken.  Sweetest girl ever!  And look at that masterpiece.....resembled the masterpieces of the past. 

So then of course Jacob needed a picture with his creation.  While Katie was very liberal with her application of stickers, Jacob was very cautious......so reflective of their personalities. 

And not to be outdone.  Matty also applied stickers (he is advanced like that) or possibly he had help from siblings.  Only time will tell where Matty lands in his sticker application tendencies.

Also it should be noted that Hurricane Matthew hit Florida this year and simultaneously our own little Hurricanes were busy in middle TN.....with only slightly less damage. 

September Mishmash

September is here!   

Kindergarten is fun and Jacob is liking his teacher and classmates.  Katie is still infatuated with Peppa Pig and Matty is his sweet self. 

Katie loves to play house.....but usually up high so Matty can't reach it!  Matty is crawling and pulling up and generally a brave soul to deal with his siblings. 

And Jacob dressed up like a pirate for school! 

And you can't commemorate a childhood without some good old fashioned bath pictures......mostly to be used for bribery later in life. 

It was great fun to put ducks on the kids heads.......guess which one wasn't participating in her parents' amusements?

Love these three and love their personalities.  The best babies ever!!!!!!!!!