Halloween: Oakeson Style

OK, so here is about 100 pictures for you..... I was just trying to get a picture of the girls wings. I love how Cody centered himself just right in the background, ready to attack his sisters. I didn't realize he was in this shot.

Sweetheart Bat

Sweetheart Bat #2

Watch out, here they come!!

Batman!!!

I Love this picture

"can we go already?"

Cody wouldn't look up. He was to busy loving his "buddy"

Cody is soooo protective. It is adorable to watch them together.

Smile Preston!!

Trick-or-Treat!!

Those cheeks...'nuf said

SERIOUSLY?!? There was even more. You should've seen what I picked up off the floor. It's not everyday that I take a picture of my garbage can, but I couldn't resist. Can you believe it? This was all inhaled in a matter of minutes and they still have huge piles left.

What a fun night!!

THE END

Eagle Eye

Madilyn received the principals award for excellence, also called the "Eagle Eye Award" She was also chosen by her teacher as a top ten student in her class. She is so smart AND beautiful. A hard combination to come by these days. Her teacher loves her and always tells me how sweet she is. This is what the award reads:

"Because of you our school is a better place to learn. You have demonstrated through your action that one person can make a difference. I applaud you for what you have accomplished and look forward to hearing even more great things about you in the future."

This is a big deal. It is the highest honor. She also got this award in first grade. Madi is doing excellent in school. We all know what a great reader she is (5th grade level) She can read 205 WPM. Her teacher says she probably won't score much higher than this as the vocabulary gets harder....We'll see. Most adults read about 150 WPM. Way to go Madilyn!!

One year older and wiser too...

Emma turned 6. I can't believe it!! She insisted on Halloween cupcakes, so that is what she got. She wanted to decorate them so I let her go to town with the frosting, candy corn and sprinkles. Emma had a super fun day. She didn't have school because it was the end of the quarter but we liked to believe that everyone had the day off because it was her b-day. She got lots of fun stuff including a pink barbie bike.

"How does the Piggy eat??)

The day ended with a bath and a tummy ache.....One to many candy corn cupcakes. Oh, to be six. Happy Birthday little Bugsy!!

Sweet Boy

Not Forgotton

Don't think I have neglected sweet Emma. Stay tuned for birthday pictures.

Our Weekend

Saturday was a big day for Madilyn.....She was baptized She was so nervous.....

but she was so brave, in fact she was the very first baptism of the night. When all was said and done she wanted to do it again. She said it was "fun" (I can't quite figue out what she is doing with her toes.It looks like she is missing one)

A couple of days ago she asked me if she could wear goggles when she was baptized. She went on to ask if it would be okay to wear goggles if they were white and had angels on them. She makes me laugh. Since she has been acting like she is 16 lately and being a little sassy, her question reminded me how innocent she truly is. We are so proud of Madilyn and her decision to be baptized. What a good example she is for her younger sister and brothers. She was beaming the rest of the night.

Oh, the cake. We couldn't get enough of the cake. SO good.

The famous ugly, big (did I mention ugly) BROWN couch that is the back drop for all the pictures. Here are the kids with their cousin Harlyn. I'm pretty sure Harlyn (10 months) and Preston are the same size.

Just a random picture of Madilyn holding a butterball, I mean Preston. When he is fussy and I'm trying to finish the dishes or something she can help out for about 30 seconds before her arm about falls off because Preston is so heavy.

Cody asked me the other day if we could keep Preston or if we had to give him back. How sad that he had been thinking that we had to give him back. I told Cody he was ours forever and that he was a part of our family. Ever since that little conversation Cody cannot get enough of his "baby budder" He smothers him with sticky kisses and is always super gentle and sweet to him. As "tough" as Cody is he amazes me at how tender he is with Preston. It is so cute.

Madi on her daisy diva cruiser. I know some of these are random but that's ok right?? We had such a nice weekend. It went by so fast. Thanks to all the family who spent it with us. Sorry I didn't slow down and take more pictures of grandparents and Aunts and Uncles.

Brotherly Love